Allamanda
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Allamanda: flower description
Yellow Allamanda: photo of flowers
Allamanda is a plant that belongs to the kutrovy family, and at the same time, not so many gardeners generally know about it, even those who already have experience in growing a wide variety of crops. The plant was bred in Brazil, but then gradually spread to other territories, where it took root well and gave an excellent result, especially if we talk about its decorative properties and features. In this article, we will give a more detailed description of this plant, talk about its most striking features and characteristics, and also highlight the varieties of Allamanda, which are also gaining popularity in various regions, but at the same time, gardeners do not have much information about this plant. ... Thanks to this article, we will try to fill the existing gaps and demonstrate all the advantages and possible disadvantages of this plant.
Allamanda is an evergreen tropical plant that has a rather attractive appearance. Its stems are very long, covered with glossy oval leaves and a deep juicy green hue. In this case, there can be from three to four leaves in a whorl at a time. The inflorescences are apical tassels, and the buds usually form around the summer at the very tips of the stems. The buds themselves are opening yellow tubular flowers, their diameter can reach ten centimeters, but this is rather in the best and most favorable case. At the same time, the plant, when planting and subsequent growth, necessarily needs additional support, since the stems, although strong, are quite flexible, and therefore they can sometimes sag, which can lead to the fact that they become very susceptible to various damages. It is also worth remembering that Allamanda is a plant that needs constant warmth, moisture and, most importantly, it absolutely does not tolerate shade or partial shade, so it is recommended to choose well-lit areas for planting.
In height, Allamanda can reach more than two meters, on average - 2.4 meters. In this case, the plant can be cut off, and then it will be much shorter in height, but you can not cut it off, then in height it will reach its maximum. In addition to the standard, classic varieties, there are also dwarf allamanda varieties, their height reaches only 38 centimeters, which, of course, is ideal for planting dwarf allamanda in your pot right in your apartment. But we'll talk about this a little later.
Yellow Allamanda: photo of flowers
Allamanda: growing at home
Of course, for a start it is worth touching on the reproduction of allamanda. To do this, gardeners are advised to take the apical stalk of the plant, its length is from eight to ten centimeters. Usually they take it in early spring, and then it is worth rooting it in prepared and moist soil. In order to achieve the best results in direct rooting, and then in growth, it is best to carry out bottom heating, since Allamanda as a whole is very good at heat, and this procedure will not be superfluous for this plant at the very early stages of its growth. and development.
If the gardener keeps the Allamandu flower in an open area in the summer, then this will guarantee a very abundant and long flowering.Moreover, if at night the temperatures begin to be about 16 degrees Celsius, then the plant is best sent back to home conditions, since such a temperature and temperatures even lower can become critical for planting, and it may simply not be able to withstand them. In general, it is most likely for this reason that Allamanda in the open field is best planted in the southern parts and those areas where the temperature is stable and the weather is very warm. In this case, it is best to radically prune the plant, and schedule pruning at the beginning of spring. Then the gardener will be able to form and maintain the ideal and compact shape of the plant. If necessary, you can remove up to half the length of the existing stems. Allamanda perfectly recovers after pruning, does not experience any colossal stress, but it is best to support the plant and create more suitable conditions for it, because its future state, flowering and appearance features largely depend on this.
Allamanda is one of those few plants that grows well when planted in a large, deep pot. It is also best to make either drainage holes in the pot, or lay a drainage layer, because the soil in no case should be damp, but at the same time it should be sufficiently moist for the plant to feel as comfortable as possible in the pot. If there is no drainage, then this will lead to the formation of fungal spores in constant moisture, which, as a result, will lead to the development of the most useless, very harmful diseases (for example, root rot, which can destroy a plant in a matter of days, make it weak, not able to survive in open field conditions). That is why, of course, it is necessary to initially create the most comfortable conditions for the plant, so that later it does not require increased attention to itself, and the gardener could deal with Allamanda only as time becomes free.
The soil for planting Allamanda yellow must be sufficiently moisture-permeable, since it must be loose and light. In this case, experienced gardeners recommend choosing the soil to which components such as peat or sand will be added. In principle, you can take very heavy soils, but then they should also be processed, saturated with substances and elements, and only in this case the soil will become suitable for planting this exotic, albeit unpretentious plant with a rather interesting history and features. in appearance and flowering.
In order for Allamanda to successfully adapt to the conditions and give positive growth and development trends, it is possible to provide her with a temperature range from 17 to 27 degrees. It should be borne in mind that the plant does not at all tolerate too strong frosts or sudden temperature changes, in winter the minimum temperature that the plant can withstand is about 16 degrees. In the winter period, in general, the plant should be provided with complete rest, since the growth of the shrub slows down, and all the forces are mostly spent already rather to ensure that the plant has a sufficiently high immunity, withstand the piled stress.
In general, the Allamanda yellow flower is excellent for bright and well-lit areas. Allamanda needs at least about four hours of direct sunlight to grow, develop and function normally. In a pot, the flower has a rather limited area, so that it especially cannot be fed from the outside. Due to this, the responsibility for feeding this plant falls on the gardener himself. Approximately every 10-14 days in the spring, it is necessary to apply fertilizers that contain a sufficient amount of phosphorus.Phosphorus has a wonderful effect on Allamanda, maintains its decorative features and characteristics, so that the plant remains incredibly fresh and attractive. In principle, if you follow these fairly simple rules, then the result will really turn out to be just excellent.
Yellow Allamanda: photo of flowers
During flowering, the gardener can observe the formation and flowering of rather large, heap-like yellow flowers, which appear and stay on the bush throughout the summer, as well as throughout the fall. It is with this that yellow Allamands delight gardeners - with their continuity of flowering and the fact that it has stability and a high level of decorativeness. Of course, the plant should also be sprayed to maintain the beauty of Allamanda's appearance. You can use a tray filled with moistened pebbles and a room humidifier. Thanks to this, all the most favorable and sufficiently humid conditions will be created around the plant, thanks to which it will reveal its decorative features even more.
Allamanda: home care
An important event in the care of Allamanda is the organization of watering. With the onset of the winter period, watering in general can be significantly reduced, but feeding stops altogether, since the plant enters a dormant stage, and there is no need to give it any additional substances and components in the form of dressings. In this case, the soil in general should never reach complete drying out, because in this case the decorative aspects of the plant can be completely lost. As a rule, the top five centimeters of soil should dry out between waterings, but the rest of the time the plant should be slightly moistened. It is also worth taking care of making good drainage, because stagnant moisture in the soil can lead to the plant becoming infected with various viruses, and fungi or rot can form in the root system, which quickly infect the plant and prevent it from developing and growing normally. further. If you do not follow these rules and start diseases, then this will lead to the fact that the plant as a whole will die.
The main pests, as well as diseases that can be quite dangerous for Allamanda, are such as root rot, mealybugs or aphids. If you identify them in time and take all measures (spraying and processing the root and foliar parts), then the probability is high that the plant will recover from illness and attacks. The most important thing, of course, is to constantly inspect the plant, monitor its general condition and in no case prevent diseases from reaching an unnecessarily neglected state.
As a rule, when it comes to the purpose of Allamanda, then experienced gardeners and florists emphasize that it is grown as an attractive and blooming bonsai for a long time. In addition, the plant is completely unpretentious to care for, so this makes it even more attractive in the eyes of gardeners. In principle, it should be borne in mind that the gardener can choose for himself what he will use the Allamanda planting for - whether it will become a solitary one, or it will be part of a group planting - Allamanda is perfectly adjacent to a variety of cultures, and in this case there is no need to fear for her general condition and appearance, if we are talking directly about group plantings and compositions. It should also be borne in mind that allamanda can secrete milky juice. This substance contains a strong toxin that causes allergic reactions and can also cause burns or skin irritations. When working with this plant, it is recommended to use gloves to protect yourself. In general, there are no other notes in working with a plant or in caring for it today, so you can not worry too much about this.
Yellow Allamanda: photo of flowers
Today, several very important points have been identified for caring for Allamanda at home. Observing them, you can achieve incredibly attractive results, so we will also be sure to list them right within the framework of this article:
- the growing temperature of Allamanda should be between 18 and 27 degrees throughout the year, so it is recommended to grow this plant in a warm climate, where there are no sudden changes in temperature
- Every day Allamanda should receive at least four hours of direct sunlight, since this lighting factor is vital for this plant. Lighting should be carried out in the morning and evening hours
- the soil should be dried about five centimeters in depth between the irrigations carried out, and the air humidity should be very high. It is sometimes much easier for moisture to adapt and penetrate into plant systems precisely through their green part than through the root system, so you should take care of moisture from the very beginning, then the plant will receive all the necessary conditions for its growth, development and, of course, to maintain decorative heck
- pruning is also recommended as needed and in order to form the plant. Mostly pruning is carried out in the spring, the plant tolerates it well and recovers perfectly after such a procedure, which also makes Allamanda an excellent option for gardening
- it is advisable to choose nutritious soil, and install good drainage at the bottom so that moisture does not accumulate in the area of the root system and does not provoke diseases and viruses
- feeding is also an important step in the care of Allamanda. During the entire spring and summer period, it is recommended to feed with a number of mineral fertilizers. The frequency of fertilizing is once every 10-14 days, depending on weather conditions, the general condition of the plant, as well as depending on climatic conditions and on the age of the planting itself. Of course, it is also worth focusing on the seasons, because in winter it is generally best to stop feeding and reduce watering Allamanda yellow.
