Kohia (also called summer cypress) is an ornamental, strongly branched plant that belongs to the family of the haze. The height of the kohii can reach one meter. Outwardly it looks like a small coniferous tree. Depending on the season, the color of its leaves can vary: from a light green in the spring to a dark brown in autumn.
In total, there are more than 80 species of Kohia. The greatest interest gardeners show to the kohia of the broom or hairy. But the most rare and truly amazing in its beauty remains the brand "Acapulco Silver", the tips of its leaves are painted in silver. That this plant has accustomed to you on the garden and pleased with its bright leaves you need to have an idea of how to grow a kohiyu. It is also important to know how to take care of the kohie.
Kohia: Planting, Growing and Care
To grow a summer cypress it is necessary to select well-lit areas. However, the kohi is able to survive and a slight shading, most importantly, that it is not permanent, otherwise the plant will be severely lagging behind in development.
Landing kohii in the open ground is carried out in late May - early June.
The plant prefers a loose, nutritious soil with a neutral reaction. Before planting kohiyu in the soil make nitrogen fertilizer. 10 days after planting in the soil, the plant is fertilized. The next feeding is done after one month. Further, the kohya is continued to be fed once a week with liquid fertilizer. With insufficient feeding, the leaves will lose their bright color, look lifeless.
During the growing season, it is necessary to constantly loosen and weed the ground.
If the yard is dry weather, then the plant should be abundant and often watered. Otherwise, it may lose its appeal.
Kohia: Reproduction
Propagate the kohya seeds, which begin to sow in the second half of March. Despite the fact that the seedlings are able to withstand a slight decrease in temperature, it is nevertheless necessary to provide it with an ambient temperature in the region of 18-20 degrees. Therefore, it is preferable to sow the seeds in the open ground in the greenhouse.
Furrows make a depth of one centimeter. Since the kohya is a freedom-loving plant, the distance between the seeds should be at least 30 cm. Since the seedlings need a sufficiently large amount of light, they do not dig deep into the ground, but only slightly press down.
Seedlings should be watered abundantly. If the moisture is not enough, then its leaves will become lifeless and will lower their tips down.
Kokhiya is able to reproduce by self-sowing, so periodically the planting will need to be thinned out. Otherwise, the bushes will press each other.
How to cut a kohiyu?
The plant is easy to cut and at the same time it can preserve its shape for a long time. Therefore, gardeners like to create from kohii a variety of figures on their site: a ball, an oval, a rectangle, a nesting doll, etc. Armed with a pruner, you can give the kohii any form of profile.
To form a small neat little bush, you need to pinch the tops of the kohii.
If you grow kohi, and you decided to cut it, then, once the haircut is completed, you need to make mineral fertilizers.The summer cypress is susceptible to the attack of such a pest as a spider mite . In such a case, it is necessary to treat the plant with an insecticide.
Kohia is one of the most beautiful annual plants, which is widely used in landscape design : kochi is decorated with curbs, paths, flower beds.