This plant belongs to the miniature species, its homeland is Brazil. Thanks to this species, there are now many different varieties of indoor gloxinia. In order to grow a beautiful Brokad gloxinia, every florist needs to know about the basic rules and subtleties of care, as well as what are the diseases and pests of the flower.
In this article we will take a closer look at a plant called Gloxinia Brocade. Consider its types, botanical description, features, rules of planting and care, and much more.
What is this plant?
It is a semi-shrub, from the family Hesnerian, it also has a tuber like rhizome. Gloxinia are different and differ depending on the size of the outlet radius. For example, there are microminiature, where the outlet radius is not more than 5mm., There are also miniature ones, where the outlet is not more than 20-30mm. and standard, the radius of the outlets of which exceeds 30 mm.
The plant was the first representative of the new genus and became known as gloxinia speckled in honor of the naturalist B.P. Gloxin. At the beginning of the 20th century, a new plant was introduced from Tropical America, which was very similar to Gloxinia, but was distinguished by a speckled tuber. Both plants were united by the similarity of the flower form, because of which they were attributed to a new kind of flower - the beautiful Gloxinia.
As a result of breeding work, it was she who gave dozens of new varieties of modern room gloxinia, which differ in the form of flowers and surprising purity of coloring.
Varieties
Gloxinia brocade is divided into two main types:
- gloxinia brocade blue;
- gloxinia brocade red.
Brocade blue - has double flowers, which are 8 cm in diameter, most often blue or purple with a neat white border. The height of the bush reaches 20 cm, on which grows from 10 to 25 large terry inflorescences.
Red brocade - is a very flowering and very beautiful plant with relatively small flowers, the size of which reaches 6 cm.
It has a bright red color. Border either prevails or is completely absent. The average size of the bush is 20 cm.
- Varieties Kaiser Wilhelm and Friedrich.
- Decorative Gloxinia Sonata.
- Gloxinia Shahane.
- Hybrid gloxinia.
- Varieties Krasnoyarsk and Red Riding Hood.
- Gloxinia Rosalind.
- Terry gloxinia Esenia.
- White terry gloxinia.
- Gloxinia Pink.
Appearance and features
Description
A big plus of the plant is the presence of various forms of leaves. dark green and juicy green.
The plant belongs to the terry variety. It is divided into types, depending on the color of the petals: tiger, calico and monophonic.
- Calico - different points of different sizes.
- Tiger - along with specks go headbands on the edges of the petal.
- Solid colors - one shade.
All the flowers of this plant are monochromatic in color - bright buds that are above the dark green leaves, forming a shape similar to a ball, because of which it seems very lush. Terry they are called because they have several rows of petals, so it seems that the bush is rich in flowers.
Features
The gloxinia flower is special since she has a rather small rosette, and because of this, the buds seem large. The color is mostly monochromatic, but sometimes there is a border of a light shade than the petals themselves.
To the touch and in appearance, the petals are similar to velvet. Gloxinia flower is considered one of the most resistant flowers, which for a long time to stay on the peduncle. Abundant flowering is one of the main advantages of the plant.
Where and how to plant?
To grow gloxinia you need to do the following:
- Bright and soft light, but the rays should not fall on the future plant.
Because of its small seeds, loose soil is taken for sowing, consisting of sod land, sand, humus and leaf soil. The composition should be: 1: 1: 1: 2.- The soil is disinfected before sowing, and then watered.
- Most often the plant is planted from late February to March.
- Seeds are carefully placed 3-5 cm apart in a greenhouse container.
- Sowing covered with glass or film in order to preserve moisture.
- The soil must contain nutrients, do not retain water and pass air.
- Do not contain the container at a temperature below 24 degrees.
- The soil must be monitored and moistened.
- After the formation of the first leaves, Gloxinia planted in separate pots; the tuber should look out of the ground a little - do not touch the leaves when watering the future flower.
- Water the flower from the bottom, for this substitute the saucer.
Because of its small seeds, loose soil is taken for sowing, consisting of sod land, sand, humus and leaf soil. The composition should be: 1: 1: 1: 2.The result mainly depends on heat, light and humidity!
Care
If the plant dries out, then brown spots form on the leaves, however, it is not necessary to wet them, as this is fraught with the appearance of rot. Suitable as ready-made fertilizers, and made yourself. Fertilizers stop feeding in August. Usually, the flower is fed once a week or 10 times with active growth, one month after planting or transplanting to another soil.
Diseases and pests
- The most common disease in gloxinia is ascochitis, a fungal disease that occurs due to increased humidity, resulting in the formation of brown, red or brown spots on the leaves. "Infected" leaves are removed, and the plant is treated with copper sulfate. A week later, conduct a similar procedure.
- The most dangerous disease is late blight, as it affects all parts of the plant. When this disease appears moldy plaque, due to which the plant begins to dry with strong dryness and rot when strong humidity. Above all, brown appears flat.
- Another serious disease is septoriosis. It contributes to the appearance of gray or gray-red spots, drying and bending of the stem and shoot. In such a scenario, saving a flower is quite difficult. A common mistake in septoriosis is to manually pull out and pick off shoots damaged by the disease.
- Among other diseases, the following are distinguished: powdery mildew, thrips, gray rot, downy mildew, etc.
Breeding
The peculiarity of Gloxinia reproduction is its variety of possible types of reproduction. These include: reproduction by leaf cuttings, flower stalks, stem cuttings, and also by dividing the tuber.
Similar flowers
Gloxinia resembles the following flowers:
- Violet - found in regions of the planet with a temperate climate. There are about 500 species of these flowers. Appearance is similar to Gloxinia.
- Sinningia - a perennial low-growing herb that belongs to the genus Hesneriaceae. Thick and velvet leaves, and flowers in the form of "bell". Homeland - Brasalia.
- Streptokarpus - flowering, herbaceous plants, which originates from the family Gesnerievye. The name from ancient Greek translates as "twisted fruit."
- Tidea - perennial herbaceous plant, also derived from the genus Gesnerievye. The flower grows in the form of a shrub or in the pubescent grass. The leaves are whorled, velvet. The native land of this flower is tropical regions of Africa (for more information about exactly which gloxinia variety is similar to the idea and what is their difference, you can find out here).
- Achimenez - not very tall plant with scaly elongated nodules. The flowering period begins with spring and ends with the onset of autumn.
Gloxinia brocade is a very beautiful and delicate flower that can amaze anyone with its beauty. It also has a huge number of advantages and will be an excellent addition to room comfort, as well as lift your spirits.
