Clusia - home care, clusion Pink Princess
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Clusia flower belongs to evergreens. It is often grown at home, where it pleases flower growers with its beautiful flowers. Clusia unites about 150 subspecies, belongs to the Kluzievye family. In its natural environment, it is found in tropical countries that are its homeland. The culture is not very whimsical in its care, it does not require increased attention to itself.
Origin of the clusion
Clusia originated in the Caribbean, Florida. The culture has the largest population there. Gradually, the plant was spread to other tropical countries, then varieties were bred for growing at home.
Flower with a red center
The name of the clusion was given in honor of the 16th century botanist Karl Kluzius. At that time he was one of the most famous botanists. It was proclaimed this way by Charles Plumier, a French scientist who studied the flower.
Description of the plant
A heterosexual evergreen plant. It looks like a low tree or shrub, there are a large number of green leaves on the branches. They have a dense fleshy structure, covered with a waxy bloom. The leaves are rounded, dark green in color.
The flower has a well-developed root system. The older the tree, the more it grows. Older shoots are gradually covered with bark. The plant needs a large area. At home, only one variety is grown - the Rosea clusion.
Flower in a pot
Flowering occurs year-round. The buds bloom at night and stay in this state for 10 hours. With the onset of dawn, the petals close until the next night. At least 10 buds are formed on each branch.
The flowers are light pink or bright pink in color. The diameter of the inflorescence is 5 cm. Inside there is a yellow core, when touched it leaves spots on the fingers. After flowering is completed, fruits are formed in the form of a box. They are poisonous. Eating them is prohibited.
Types and varieties
The Kluzievye family has more than 300 species. The type of clusion itself includes at least 150 varieties. Many of them grow in their natural environment. Some varieties have been adapted for indoor cultivation.
Clusia the Pink Princess
Clusia Rosea princess is the most popular plant variety. It can often be found in florists. The flower looks like a small tree with dense fleshy leaves. There are a large number of them on each branch. Flowering occurs constantly, white or pink flowers are formed, consisting of 8-10 petals. They are covered with a dense waxy layer. At night, the buds bloom, during the day they close. After flowering, the fruit is a capsule.
Clusia variegated
A small tree-like plant. Covered with green fleshy leaves with yellow stripes. In its natural environment, it reaches more than 1 m in height. Flowering occurs all year round. Clusia variegated produces beautiful pink flowers with a diameter of 8 cm. They consist of 6-8 petals.
Transplanting a clusion after buying into a pot
The flower is rather painfully undergoing a transplant to a new place. Therefore, during the procedure, you need to be extremely careful. It is recommended to carry out the procedure only when the plant stops growing in an old pot.
If, when buying, the pot is of the optimal size, and the plant is still small, then there is no need for a transplant. If, on the contrary, the flower is large and the container is small, then it is better to transplant it.
What is needed for landing
For the transplant, it is necessary to prepare the necessary materials in advance:
- the pot is larger than the previous one;
- drainage mixture in the form of pebbles, sand, coconut bark;
- soil mixture of peat, vermiculite and sand;
- rubber gloves;
- knife;
- water.
Clusia with rim
Fresh soil is chosen for planting. You can purchase a ready-made composition in specialized stores. The bag should be marked “For flowering plants”. If the florist decided to cook it on his own, then all the components (peat, vermiculite and sand) are mixed in equal parts, then calcined in the oven for 20 minutes. at 100 ° C.
Optimal location
A wide table is suitable for the procedure, in summer - a balcony or floor. It is advisable to choose a place without direct sunlight.
Clusia flower white-pink
After transplanting, the flower is placed in a shaded place for 4 weeks.
Step-by-step planting process
The transplant process is carried out step by step, observing all the rules:
- Put on gloves.
- 1/3 of the drain is placed in a new container.
- A knife is drawn along the contour of the old pot to make it easier to get the plant.
- Carefully take the flower out of the pot, holding it by the trunk.
- Transferred to a new pot without cleaning the soil.
- Sprinkle with soil, filling all the gaps with air.
- Water the plant.
6 weeks the flower is protected from direct sunlight. During this time, the pink clusion must get used to the new growing conditions.
Clause care
Clusia home care does not take much effort. This flower will delight you with its flowering, especially in the evening, and will bring tropical notes to the interior of the room.
Clusia with pale pink color
Watering mode
The culture does not tolerate waterlogging very well. Since its homeland is the tropics, the flower's resistance to heat is high. This is due to the well-developed root system, as well as the fleshy structure of the leaves, in which water accumulates.
The plant is watered as the soil dries up. Check this on the top layer of the earth, it must be completely dry. There are also special measuring devices for this.
Top dressing
The process of fertilizing a clusia plant has several features. This should be taken into account when leaving:
- fed every two weeks in summer and once a month in winter;
- use for this mineral complexes for flowering crops;
- liquid solutions of chicken manure or mullein in a 5% concentration are also suitable;
- watering is combined with feeding, so the flower will quickly absorb nutrients.
Fertilize the plant in order to improve flowering, strengthen immunity, and protect it from the attack of harmful insects and infections.
During flowering
During flowering, the plant needs to create optimal growing conditions. A few simple rules are followed:
- Clusia is a light-loving plant. Therefore, they place the pot in a well-lit place, but protected from direct sunlight. In winter, it is recommended to light up the flower up to 12 hours a day.
Clusia in a pot without flowers
- In indoor conditions, the plant feels good. The optimum temperature is 25 ° C.
- It is advisable to regularly ventilate the room, but not place the pot in a draft.
- Clusia loves high air humidity, therefore it is periodically recommended to spray the foliage with settled water from a spray bottle.
During the rest period
The dormant period of the plant begins from late autumn to the end of winter. It usually takes about 3-4 months. Then the plant begins to give flowers again and delight flower growers. At rest, watering is limited or completely stopped. Move the pot to a shaded area. It is also not recommended to feed the indoor flower clusia. Usually a small amount of fertilizer is applied once a month.
Preparing for winter
The plant must be prepared for winter. The dormant period is indicated by the last ripe fruit on the branch: it opens, then falls off. Clusia is prepared as follows:
- all old, yellow and damaged leaves and shoots are removed;
- remove dry fruits from the branches;
- water the flower before wintering;
- apply fertilizers once;
- transferred to a more shaded place;
- the room temperature is maintained at about 20 ° C.
Clusia pink is popular with gardeners who prefer tropical plants. Rosea will decorate any home with its lovely pink and white flowers. The culture is unpretentious in care, does not require increased attention, is heat-resistant, therefore does not require constant watering.
In its natural environment, the flower takes the form of a small tree or bush. And at home they learned to maintain a clusion and get full bloom. It is a pleasure to look after her.
