For the design of offices, galleries and foyers and other premises are increasingly used evergreens. In this article you will get acquainted with one of them - rhomboid cissus, find out what care it takes and what problems may arise with its cultivation.
Cissus is a liana (the same as an Azarin climbing and climbing Kobei ) with alternately arranged diamond-shaped dark green leaves. On the drooping stems of the plant grow antennae, which wrap around the support, and hold them in this way. Unfortunately, cissus does not bloom when grown indoors.
Care for cissus
This plant is considered unpretentious. But in order for your cissus to look healthy, you must follow the following recommendations:
- In the summer in the room where the plant is located, there should be a normal room temperature (from + 16 ° С to + 25 ° С), but in winter it needs coolness - + 15-18 ° С.
- Cissus likes diffuse lighting, so it's good for the eastern and north-western windows. It is allowed to hit direct sunlight on it only in the morning or in the evening.
- In the period of active growth, he needs abundant watering, and in winter - moderate watering. Do not allow excessive drying of the upper earthen layer and waterlogging. This can lead to the death of the whole plant. He also likes spraying, and if there are batteries in the room, you need to do it 2 times a day. Several times a year you have to shower.
- Cissus grows rapidly, so it must be fed. Do this all year, except in winter, every 2 weeks with liquid top dressing for decorative indoor plants.
- Plants with an age of up to 5 years should be transplanted annually, then it can be done 1 time in 3-4 years, while increasing the pot size by a little. The substrate for planting is best done by taking 1 part of turf, peat, humus and sand.
- Reproduction of the cissus can be carried out by seeds, cuttings or by dividing the bush during transplantation. The most suitable time for this procedure is spring and summer.
Possible diseases and problems of cymbid rhomboid
All problems and illnesses are directly related to his care:
- The leaves are drying and falling off at the cisus rhomboid as a result of drafts and intense heat in the room;
- the appearance of yellow leaves and brown tips - due to insufficient watering or salinization of the soil with excessively hard water;
- loss of brightness of the stems - when direct rays of the sun hit and excessive illumination;
- the formation of brown spots - as a result of a sharp temperature drop, waterlogging of the soil or its depletion;
- defeat by a scutellum and spider mite - occurs after excessive moistening.
Growing cissus rhomboid at home or in the office, you not only decorate it, but also clean the air of toxic substances.