Each owner of the private plot tries to decorate it, arranging an alpine hill , creating homemade animal figurines from improvised material or simply planting flowers. Even if you are not an avid florist, bright inflorescences around the house can not but please you. At the same time, it is not necessary to be limited to a common set of flowers planted. You can quite please yourself and something exotic, for example, planting on your site garden flowers with the beautiful name of Ixia.
This amazing flower has moved to us from southern Africa and feels quite well on the personal plots of our country. Its bright flowering lasts about 20 days and is accompanied by an amazing fragrance. Nevertheless, due to its southern origin, the cultivation and care of Ixia require compliance with certain rules.
Selection and preparation of a landing site
The most important thing is not to forget that all "Southerners" are very damp - and light-loving. This beauty is no exception. Proceeding from these factors, and it is necessary to choose a place for its planting. More sun and less shade - a pledge of good flowering. Despite Ixia's love of moisture, one should choose a site with good drainage so that the water does not stagnate. Preparation of the place should be done in advance. Of course, there is no need to be particularly wise here. Dig well, fertilize with humus or repaired manure, if necessary, pour the sand for looseness - that's all the main activities. Of course, if you add wood ash, a gram of 70 superphosphate and 20 g of magnesium, then it will not be worse from this.
Reproduction of Ixia
Ixia reproduces with corms, while good, large bulbs can be divided into parts. True, the plants from the divided bulbs will not flower until next year. We make in the soil holes about 5 cm deep, the distance between which should be observed from 3 to 6 cm in them, in fact, and planted tubers. Noteworthy is the fact that during planting, watering is not required at all. And the first watering should be done after 2.5-3 weeks.
Planting and cultivation of Ixia
The timing of when to plant an Ixia depends on the region and the weather conditions. But mostly landing occurs in May. In the southern regions, Ixia can tolerate winter without digging bulbs. But in the middle band, this is mandatory.
So, the place is picked up and prepared. Ixia is planted. It remains to wait for the appearance of germs. Since their appearance, sufficient attention should be given to watering the plant. Particularly abundant watering should be done during the formation of buds and flowering. It will not be superfluous to add special water preparations that positively influence the quality of flowering. In addition, Ixia is rather positive about fertilizing with organic and mineral fertilizers . These simple rules will help you grow beautiful flowers on your site. And in a short time you will tell your neighbors about how to grow Ixia.
Unfortunately, everything in this world ever ends. It will be time to flowering and Ixia. From this point, you should stop watering and prepare to dig up the bulbs for the winter. This should be done after the plant dries completely. Dug and dried tubers are stored well in the refrigerator or basement.
With the advent of spring, it will be enough for you to repeat the same actions in the same order, and a beautiful guest from distant Africa will again please you with bright flowers and a wonderful aroma. In addition, the variety of varieties of ixia will allow you to create in your garden colorful compositions of these plants that can please you and surprise your neighbors.