The flower of the cataract is an infrequent visitor on our beds and loggias, and its ampel variant is even rarer. Only 8 species of this plant, originating from the island of Madagascar and India, are grown by flower growers as ornamental plants. Partly this is due to the toxic properties of the catarrhtum. But, one way or another, this flower is able to decorate any flowerbed. Let's learn the peculiarities of growing catarrhtum ampel and care for it.
Amphitherapy cataract - growing
Ampel catarrhtus differs from its usual appearance: its stems and flowers are lowered down, unlike the upright stems of the traditional variety, which flowers envelop the top with a fluffy cap.
Sow seeds of ampelic catarrhtum for seedlings should be in February, and for growing outdoors - in March, when the light day will be longer. It blooms in May-June: until this time it is necessary that the flower grow stronger and well rooted.
The plant likes loose nutrient soil with good moisture and air permeability. The pot with the flower is best placed in a warm and well-lit place, but, of course, without drafts and direct sunlight. Well perceives the flower catarratus ampel moist air, and watering it requires abundant. At the same time, make sure that the water does not stagnate in the pot or pan.
At the apartment content of the ampel version of the catarrhatus, its wintering should take place at a temperature not higher than 16-18 ° C, while watering is reduced to a minimum.
The only thing to which the catarrhtal ampel is very sensitive is to transplant. He is very hard to tolerate them, so planting the plant is best immediately in a large container, where the flower will grow for at least several years. There will be enough 3 seeds for one medium-sized suspended pot, as the germination capacity of the catarratus is high, and only a few seeds will give a beautiful and magnificent ampel bush.