Ahimenez is an unpretentious fast-growing houseplant that multiplies easily in several ways. Reproduction of the Achimenes with a leaf is far from the simplest of them, but quite feasible.
Subtlety of reproduction of the flower of the Achimenes with a leaf handle
Unlike conventional propagation, the leaf method is a little more complicated, but it is still possible. You need to choose a large healthy leaf, but it should not be old. It should be rooted in sphagnum moss or a previously prepared soil consisting of vermiculite, coco-soil and Terra soil.
It is necessary to equip the mini-greenhouse by covering the can with a jar or using other improvised means and methods. Sometimes the leaf of the Achimenes gives the sprout fairly quickly, but it happens that it takes a very long time to wait.
This method is relevant in the case when you do not have the opportunity to cut the shank or use the division of roots-nodules. Quite often it gives a positive result, so it's worth a try anyway.
Flower of Achimenes - Care and Reproduction
A beautifully flowering flower is a relative of violets and gloxins. The leaves of the Achimenes are pubescent and reminiscent of the shape of the nettle, which is why these plants are often compared to each other.
To get beautiful flowers, you need to observe some basic rules of care, namely:
- quality ground - light, based on peat with baking powder such as coconut, vermiculite, sand, etc .;
- sufficient volume of the pot - in a small container it will not bloom well;
- lighting - it must be diffused and natural, it is desirable to plant plants on the western and eastern windows;
- timely watering - as the land dries up;
- timely fertilizer - it is better to do this with each watering, introducing low doses of fertilizers.
Other ways of propagation of achymenes are division of rhizomes, cuttings, seeds.