All about the poultry farm

The poultry garden is a beautiful plant that growers are happy to grow both in their summer cottages and in houses or apartments. The flower is unpretentious, so even beginners will not have problems with it.

This plant is also known to gardeners as ornithogalum or Indian onion. The perennial bulbous flower belongs to the asparagus family.

The tubers of this flower are oblong. On their basis, there are small roots going deeper. Therefore, the plants take root well in any area. The leaves of the poultry farm grow from the very roots. They have an elongated shape and a pleasant light green color.

The flower height can vary from 35 to 75 centimeters. It begins to bloom around mid-May. At this time, the plant is covered with bright flowers. They resemble small stars in their shape. Flowers retain their attractiveness until mid-summer. Due to the shape of the flowers, the plant is also popularly called the "milk star".

After the end of flowering, small fruits are formed in place of the buds. They ripen flat seeds of brown or black color.

Now there are more than 100 species and varieties of poultry farms. Each of them has its own characteristics.

This type of flower is small bushes with light green leaves growing upward. In early spring, a long shoot forms in the center of the bush. A large inflorescence appears at its end. The shape of the buds is star-shaped, the color is snow-white.

The wild-growing flower is especially common in Asia. It feels great in wet ground. In the wild, it is most often found on river banks.

The plant can grow up to half a meter in height. Its foliage is thin and long. The color of the leaf plates is bright green. In the spring, the bush is decorated with flowers collected in large inflorescences. The edges of their petals have a pleasant blue color.

The birdhouse dubium is also known as ornithogalum dubious. His flowers can be both white and orange or even red. The foliage of this plant is covered with small villi. Plants are very often grown to create bouquets.

The most popular varieties of this type of flower are Sunshine and Ballerina. The first flower is usually used to decorate flower beds. The plant has a rich yellow color of the buds. "Ballerina" is a variety that is more suitable for planting in pots or pots. Its buds can be recognized by its very bright orange color.

This plant species loves open, sunny areas. In height, it grows up to 40-60 centimeters. Flowers - small, collected in a brush. Several dozen buds can form on one peduncle. By its appearance, the flower is a little reminiscent of the "alba" variety.

The bushes of this plant are compact in size. The inflorescences are lowered down. They are made up of small flowers. Their color is milky. In their shape, wildflowers resemble bells familiar to many.

The foliage of this plant species is also easily recognizable. There is a small white vein in the middle of each leaf.

The flower is also known as the Pyrenean bird farm. In nature, this plant is found on rocky slopes and meadows.It can be easily seen along the roads. The peculiarity of this type of flower is its large size. The leaf plates of the plant stretch upward. Their color is very rich. In summer, the plants are covered with long pyramidal inflorescences. They have a milky base. There is a small green stripe in the middle of each petal. She divides it into two equal parts.

This flower only grows in regions with warm climates. Its frost resistance is very low. The bulbs of such a flower are large. But the leaf plates grow in height to no more than half a meter. Their color is dark green.

Flowers are light. The inflorescences consist of many buds. The culture is often used to decorate flower beds. Having decided to plant such a flower on your site, it is very important to remember that the plant needs frequent watering. Without enough water, it quickly weakens and dies.

This plant is also called ornithogalum narbonense. In nature, it is found in the southern regions. The plant is small in size and spreading blue-gray leaf plates. The buds are white. But they do not bloom for long. As a rule, the buds wither within 2-3 weeks.

This is one of the most striking varieties of the poultry farm. It is distributed in different parts of the world. The foliage of ornithogalum umbellatum is wide and extended upward. The buds are white and very delicate. The flower can be grown both in the country and in a house or apartment.

The tubers of this plant are greenish in color. Foliage in adult flowers is just as bright. But the buds are pale white. This type of poultry farm can become a real decoration of any flower bed.

This species of poultry is also often called arcuate, or ornithogalum arcuatum. The leaves of these flowers are large and fleshy. This type of plant is the tallest. On average, it grows to 125-140 centimeters. His flowers are collected in small inflorescences with narrow petals.

In nature, the flower grows in mountainous areas. Most often it can be seen in the Crimean mountains or in the Caucasus.

The foliage of the thyrsoides poultry grows to a height of 30 centimeters. In this case, the leaves always remain narrow. The flowers of an adult plant are pink, with slightly tapered petals. It is very easy to look after them, because they are completely unpretentious. Therefore, plants can be found in many household plots.

This perennial is also often called thin-leaved. Its foliage is narrow and elongated in length. The base of the leaf plates is light, and the edges are dark. This variety blooms in May. The buds on the stem persist for a long time.

This type of flower is found on the edges of pine and deciduous forests. It is named after the person who discovered it. The star buds of these flowers are light, with a bluish tint and a yellow center.

This flower is also called the "star of Bethlehem". Its bud consists of six equally sized petals. Flowers are very sensitive to the sun. Therefore, they open only on warm days. The plant blooms from April to June. At this time, his foliage is already gradually dying off.

It is quite simple to grow a poultry farm at home. For planting a flower, you can use both seeds and bulbs. But in the first case, it will take a very long time to wait for flowering.

Therefore, most often, flower growers plant bulbs in open ground. This is usually done in late summer or early autumn. But it is very important to prepare properly before boarding.

The first step is to determine a suitable landing site. It is recommended to plant a poultry farm in a sunny or slightly shaded area. In this case, they will look the most attractive. As a rule, flowers are planted behind garden trees, hedges or shrubs. In this case, the plants are reliably protected from sudden gusts of wind.

It is equally important to plant the poultry farm in good quality soil. Most varieties of this flower prefer clay soil. If the soil on the site is poor, fertilizer must be applied to it during the digging of the site. It is very important to ensure that there is a drainage layer in the hole. To do this, crushed brick or small pebbles are placed on its bottom.

For planting indoor plants, you can use a commercially available mixture. A drainage layer must be laid on the bottom of the pot with soil. The soil should be poured into deep, but not too wide pots. Otherwise, the plant will spend all its energy on the growth of the bulb.

The earth is placed in a container in a not too dense layer. The soil must be loose enough. After that, a small hole is made in the ground. One or more bulbs are placed in it.

In order for the poultry farm planted on the site to retain its attractiveness for a long time, it must be properly looked after.

First of all, the flower must be watered regularly. Water is introduced into the soil as the earth dries up. Water the flowers early in the morning or late in the evening. Water for this should be used warm and settled.

In this case, it is very important to prevent stagnation of water in the ground. This can cause the bulbs to rot. In this case, it will be almost impossible to save them.

In the hot season, the plants must be additionally sprayed. For this, well-settled warm water is also used. Plants are processed in the morning. It is especially important to spray the poultry farm during the flowering period.

It is not necessary to feed the poultry farm too often. Usually, fertilizers are applied to the soil only a few times a year.

In the fall, gardeners use organic fertilizing. In the future, they get by with complex fertilizers and minerals. You can buy these products at any gardening store.

The poultry plant is a perennial plant. But over time, the soil on the site is depleted. Therefore, flowers must be transplanted every 3-4 years. This is a guarantee that the flower will develop normally and bloom beautifully.

Usually, flowers are transplanted in April or August. At this time, the flowers are dug up and their roots are cleaned of soil residues. Side bulbs are separated from the main plant. They can be destroyed or transplanted to new locations. The mother plant is planted in a deep hole or new container. Its roots are sprinkled with a layer of loose earth.

You can reproduce flowers in different ways. Most often, the same side bulbs are used for this. But if it is too early to dig up and divide the flower, you can use the seed method of propagation. Seeds can be planted directly into the soil or pre-grown. Each method has its own characteristics.

1. Seeds. Seeds are usually planted directly into the ground in late autumn. At this time, they are distributed over the surface of carefully dug soil. After that, it is sprinkled on top with a thin layer of soil and covered with peat or dry foliage. In the spring, the mulch layer is removed.Immediately after the snow melts, young seedlings can be seen on the site. They will take root very quickly.
2. Seedlings. In order for the plants to bloom faster, the seedlings need to be grown in a warm room. Seeds are sown in containers in early spring. Next, the containers are covered with transparent glass or transparent film. It will be possible to remove it only after the first shoots appear. It is necessary to transplant seedlings to a new place only after they have grown sufficiently and become healthy and strong. Before planting flowers in an open area, the seedlings must be hardened. For this, containers with seedlings are daily taken out to the balcony or outside. Gradually, the residence time of flowers in the open air is increased. Flowers prepared in this way quickly adapt to new conditions.

In general, the plants take root on the site quickly enough. Therefore, problems with their reproduction usually do not arise.

The poultry garden is not highly resistant to disease. Therefore, it is quite often affected by fungal diseases. This usually happens if the plants are watered too often and abundantly.

Having noticed the first signs of such diseases, the florist must establish a watering regime. It is also very important to remove all diseased plant parts and wilted flowers. This will help him recover faster. After pruning, it is best to move the flower to a well-ventilated room.

If we talk about pests, then there are those that pose the greatest danger to flowers.

1. Nematodes. If the plant is attacked by pests, its foliage will quickly turn yellow. In the future, it will wither and fall to the ground. To remedy the situation, the soil next to the flowers is poured with boiling water. The treatment of the site with high-quality fungicides also helps.
2. Spider mite. This is another dangerous pest that can be seen on the trail of cobwebs on foliage. To combat such insects, flowers are treated with proven insecticides.
3. Onion tick. This pest most often attacks flowers growing in open ground. The foliage of the diseased culture is covered with light spots. Over time, they darken, and the foliage begins to fade. Treatment of the site with insecticides can help in the fight against this pathology.

The graceful birdhouse with its star flowers looks very beautiful on the site. Typically, low plant varieties are planted alongside other spring flowers. These can be hyacinths, snowdrops, or tulips. All these plants go well with each other.

In addition, flowers are often planted in hanging pots or beautiful flowerpots. This method is suitable for landscaping balconies, verandas and areas next to gazebos.