Ginura: description, varieties, care and reproduction

Ginura came to us from Africa, popularly called the "blue bird". The variety of species of this plant is amazing. How to care for this flower at home, and what are its features, we will consider in the article.

Native to Africa and Asia, this indoor flower belongs to the Aster family. Ginura literally means "girl with a tail." This name was given to the plant in honor of its long and drooping shoots. This is an unpretentious plant that will suit even completely inexperienced gardeners.

In the initial phase of growth, the shoots are erect. But as soon as the flower grows up, they cannot withstand their own weight and wither. An interesting feature of a flower is its ability to acquire a given shape when placed on a support. By tying the shoots, you can get an arch, rectangle and other geometry elements in appearance.

With the development of the plant, lateral processes develop on it. They look very organic and attract attention with their decorativeness. The leaves are alternate on small petioles. Depending on the type, they can be triangular or oval. The size of the leaves varies: the lowest ones are large (up to 20 cm in length), those located above are gradually shortened. The color of the leaves is simply amazing, often pubescent. Lilac, purple and gray-gray shoots attract the attention of many gardeners to this plant.

Ginura blooms from December to May, and under ideal conditions it can bloom all year round. Inflorescences are corymbs and bloom either at the ends of the shoots or in the axils of the leaves. The color is very diverse: orange, yellow, greenish, purple. An interesting feature of the flowers of this plant is the repulsive smell of the buds. Flowering drains the plant greatly. Therefore, a ginuru that is usually going to bloom in an apartment is freed from buds. If the plant has bloomed, then boxes with seeds are formed in place of the buds.

It is important to remember that ginura is a poisonous plant. Garden gloves must be worn when working with it. In families with children, you need to keep the plant in an inaccessible area, or completely abandon this indoor flower for safety.

In nature, there are about 50 species of "bluebird". However, not all of them can grow in apartment conditions. Consider the popular types of room ginura, which are successfully cultivated by lovers of home plants.

• Ginura is prostrate. This species reaches a height of 1 meter and belongs to upright shrubs. Leaves are smooth, light green herbal shade. The edges are serrate, the leaf is pubescent. Flowers are orange-yellow, double.

• Ginura is braided. The plant also belongs to shrubs and reaches 60 cm. The stems are ribbed and tough, and the leaves are emerald green and have purple pubescence. The flowers are orange and give off a strong, unpleasant aroma.

• Ginura is orange. This species was found on the island of Java. Weaving shoots. The leaves are serrate and have a characteristic dark lilac color. At the bottom of the bush, they can reach 20 cm in length.

• Ginura pinnacle. It does not grow at home, but remains a popular species due to its medicinal value. It grows naturally in the south of China. Long stems spread along the ground, have bright green leaves. Flowers are formed on a long, upright shoot.

• Ginura is variegated. Popular in home crop production. A small bush has pointed leaves of a pale pink color, covered with purple fluff.

The British call ginuru "purple passion", especially noting plants with purple leaves and flowers. All varieties of this beautiful plant are good. Every lover will find a ginura flower that is suitable in appearance and properties.

Ginura is not too difficult to care for. So that the plant flourishes and pleases the eye with its dense foliage, it is necessary to take into account the optimal conditions for growth.

• Lighting... This flower needs bright lighting. In the summer, it is necessary to choose western or eastern window sills for it in order to avoid the scorching sun. And in winter, it is better to extend the day with the help of artificial light or rearrange it to the south windows. Without proper lighting, the leaves quickly lose their purple color.
• Temperature... This tropical plant requires a moderate ambient temperature. The optimal regime is + 20.25 ° С in summer and + 12.14 ° С in winter (but not lower than + 10 ° С) so that ginura can enter a state of rest. From January, it is necessary to gradually increase the temperature so that the flower is ready for spring. It is better not to leave the plant in the path of strong air currents, creating a draft. During airing, you can move the pots to another room.
• Air humidity. Ginura does not require high humidity, although it is a tropical plant. She will calmly tolerate even underestimated hygrometer readings.
• Watering... During the period of active growth and flowering, this plant requires abundant watering. In winter, excess moisture is not needed, so watering can be halved. Ginura needs water with a low pH and a temperature of about 30 degrees. It is important to know that drops of water on ginura leaves will leave brown spots. Watering should be carried out along the edge of the pot or put it in a container with water for impregnation from below.
• The soil... Ginura does not require exotic soil. A universal primer is quite suitable.
• Top dressing... During the growing season, it is necessary to apply a universal fertilizer every month. In winter, ginura does not need feeding.
• Transfer... This plant is fast growing, so it is advisable to carry out transshipment every spring. If the roots of the ginura have covered the entire earthen lump, then this is a clear signal for a transplant. Good drainage at the bottom of the pot is the key to the health and proper development of the flower.
• Formation... The plant tends to stretch out shoots, so it is important to start forming the crown in early spring. The ends of the shoots need to be pinched regularly, which will make it possible for the lateral branches to develop.
• Garter... Many ginur have long shoots that need to be tied up. If you do not have an ampelous plant, build a structure to support the regrown shoots.

Most often, ginura is propagated in two ways: using seeds or cuttings. The second method is more preferable, since the positive outcome is almost 100%.

Cuttings cut from well-established, healthy stems. It is advisable to perform the operation in the spring, but other times of the year are also suitable. Cuttings 5-7 cm long are placed in a moist substrate consisting of a mixture of sand and peat. Leave the workpieces at a temperature of + 22.25 ° C.

Ginura takes root very quickly. It will take only 1.5-2 weeks, and the sprouted stalk will need to be planted in its own pot. It is better to choose a soil mixture that is quite nutritious: humus, peat, leafy and soddy soil with sand. The first shoots must be pinched, otherwise the bush will turn out to be rare and tall.The plant adapts and grows so quickly that after a short period of time, you can observe not only the lush growth of foliage, but also flowering.

Seeds obtained at home rarely give good germination rates. Therefore, for this breeding method, it is better to purchase them in a specialized store.

Seed propagation is carried out according to certain rules. Sowing is carried out by slightly pressing the seeds into the ground. Sprinkle on top with river sand and cover with a transparent film. Care consists only in accurate and frequent watering. When shoots appear, the film must be left only overnight.

The flowering period of a plant depends on the species and variety. The range is wide: from December to May and in early autumn, ginura can please with its buds.

Blooming at the "bluebird" for an amateur. Flowers are small, double, collected in a basket. Basically, their color is from yellow to golden orange. An unpleasant pungent smell scares away from admiring this process. Most gardeners pluck buds because of this scent. Flowering weakens the ginura and provokes a deterioration in the appearance of the crown.

Ginura is a plant that is resistant in every sense. Improper care can provoke her illness. If you do not be zealous with watering and ventilate the room, avoiding stagnant air, then "purple passion" is unlikely to survive the disease.

And pests may well start. Common insects that ginura can take a liking to are whiteflies, scale insects, mealybugs, spider mites and felt insects. If you find any hint of pests you should immediately start treating the leaves with insecticides. The outer side of the leaf is sensitive to moisture penetration and will lose its decorative effect when spraying.

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