Features of room verbena and its cultivation

Verbena belongs to ornamental flowering plants that do not differ in whimsical care. Today, such flowers can be grown not only in a flower bed, but even at home, since there are indoor varieties. To do this, you need to read the planting instructions, properly care for and enjoy the result of your work.

Indoor verbena can be in different color shades, which is its main advantage. Such a plant is suitable even for allergy sufferers, since it does not have a pronounced aroma that could irritate. Another feature of verbena is that it can grow in any climatic conditions, if a certain temperature is observed. In addition, verbena is perennial, it does not have to be planted constantly, the main thing is to take care of and protect from pests on time.

As for the size of the room verbena, its height often does not exceed 40 cm, which is convenient. Some varieties have erect flowers, others creeping. All leaves have jagged edges of a bright green hue. Verbena is beautiful in that about 50-60 small flowers are concentrated on one stem, and if you plant different shades, you can create your own greenhouse.

Verbena is grown in flowerpots and pots. It blooms beautifully, so it can add flavor to the interior. Ampel varieties are presented in different versions, the "Image" verbena, whose stems do not exceed 50 cm, are in special demand. Flowers of lilac-purple color are liked by many, this variety grows quickly.

And you can also note the red plant "Tiara Red Impr", which will be quite bright against the background of lush green leaves. This variety is unpretentious, besides, it copes with different weather conditions and will definitely take root at home.

Ampel varieties are universal, you can make a real carpet from them, but since we are talking about indoor plants, they will look good in flowerpots and pots. The flower does not need a large capacity, the root system is located superficially. The main task of any beginner is to monitor the humidity, there should be no stagnant water in the tank, therefore it is recommended to lay drainage in the form of medium-sized pebbles or expanded clay on the bottom. When it comes to soil, choose nutrient soil of neutral acidity, such as can be found in specialized stores. For self-preparation, you will need sand, garden soil and peat, as well as wood ash and complex fertilizer.

One verbena is planted in a planter, it has a small volume, but in pots you can place several flowers of different shades at once. Lush hanging verbena branches will work favorably with geraniums or begonias if you want variety. Transplanting a plant from the street does not take much time, the main thing is to dig it up with a clod of earth so as not to damage the roots and transfer it to a flowerpot.

Planting bushes on the balcony is practically the same. The best variety for this is "Image", it is easily adaptable to growing in containers or hanging pots.The container should have holes through which excess liquid will be removed. At the bottom, a drainage layer of 4 cm is laid, then the soil, and a seedling is planted, at the final stage it must be well watered.

In order for the plant to bloom profusely and for a long time, it is necessary not only to transplant it correctly, but also to take good care of it, and there is nothing difficult in this. The inflorescences will be attractive, fresh and beautiful, delighting your eyes. Since we are talking about indoor verbena varieties, it is necessary to equip the ideal conditions. First of all, you need to take care of the optimal temperature, which should not fall below +22 degrees Celsius. If the summer is rather hot, experienced experts recommend covering the plant with a light cloth and looking for a place in the shade. Any plant dries out if it is under the scorching sun, so it is important to take care that this does not happen.

You should not neglect complex fertilizers, just once a month during flowering is enough to saturate the soil with useful elements. As for watering, it must be carried out when the top layer is dry, spraying is not recommended. To improve aeration, the soil should be slightly loosened each time it is moistened. Tear off inflorescences that have already faded, prune, as the shoots can grow strongly, so the plant's cap will be attractive and neat.

The plant will have good immunity if taken care of, because it is not immune from disease or pest attacks. Verbena belongs to those cultures that are not easily influenced by negative factors. However, if the maintenance of the indoor plant is incorrect, soon the strength will disappear and the verbena will get sick.

Common problems include powdery mildew, during which white spores, rot, and mold appear on the leaves and flowers. This is the reason why experts recommend using fungicides not only during treatment, but also for prevention. Sometimes the shoots wither due to bacteria, in this case a fungicide helps.

Despite the fact that we are talking about growing verbena at home, pests can also appear indoors. For this it is necessary to use "Fitoverm", which belongs to the category of biological preparations, it is not harmful to people and animals. Processing is carried out twice with a break of 10 days. Such simple procedures will save the ampelous varieties of verbena and allow you to enjoy your home greenhouse.

Everyone can plant verbena at home - you just need to figure out the sequence of actions. With the help of such an ornamental plant and its various varieties, you can create a beautiful interior, because greenery in design always looks beneficial, and besides, we are talking about a wide palette of colors. Learn the rules of caring for the plant, and you will not face serious problems. Verbena will delight with flowering for a long time, and in a warm room this process will certainly be delayed.