Isolepis
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Isolepis: description of the plant
Isolepis: photo of a flower
Isolepis under the scientific name Scirpus belongs to the Sedge family. It owes its origin to the countries of Southern Europe and North Africa. Isolepis is also called drooping reed. This herbaceous graceful flower forms dense basal leaves of bright green color. In the first years of life, their growth goes up, and later they begin to fall. The leaves are cylindrical and can be up to 25 centimeters long. Isolepis blooms in small white and creamy flowers whose size is like a pinhead.
The required temperature for growing Isolepis at home:
Throughout the year, the plant can be grown at temperatures from +18 to +27. The plant is not resistant to cold weather. In winter, when it is in vegetative sleep, it must be transferred to a room where it is cooler, but the thermometer does not drop below +13 degrees. This condition is optional.
Isolepis: planting and reproduction
Isolepis: photo of a flower
Reproduction of Isolepis occurs by seed or by division.
The division is carried out during the transplantation of a plant from one pot to another. When dividing the root, nodo pay attention that 20 leaves remain on each of the parts.
Reproduction of Isolepis by seeds is carried out in the spring. Sowing takes place without deepening the seeds into the earthen mixture, you can only sprinkle them lightly. After the container should be covered with a transparent film or with glass to retain moisture and removed to a room where the thermometer does not drop below +21 degrees.
The right place to grow:
A place for growing Isolepis should be chosen shaded, where direct sunlight will not fall on the flower. For the uniform development of a plant, it must be constantly turned towards the light, first with one side, then with the other.
When to transplant:
In adulthood, Isolepis can be transplanted no more than 1 time in 2 years and only when the root system becomes cramped in the pot.
Isolepis: home care
Isolepis: photo of a flower
The Isolepis plant is distinguished by its unpretentiousness. In order to care for it, no skills and special knowledge are required, so even a novice florist can handle it.
- Suitable soil: Isolepis is not picky about the soil and can be grown in almost any soil, including those where there are few nutrients.
- Fertilization: Fertilizers need to be applied every month, starting in early spring and ending in August. Standard dressings are used, which can be purchased at any specialized store. If the plant is grown at temperatures from +18 to +27 throughout the year, then it is necessary to feed the plant all year round with a break between each of 30 days.
- How to use: In hanging baskets, the Isolepis flower will look great.
- Flowering period: The flowering of Isolepis can occur regardless of the season, however, most often, this is the period of spring-autumn.
- Indoor moisture level: Isolepis needs to be kept in a room with a high level of humidity. In order to provide him with comfortable conditions, it is necessary to lay out damp pebbles under the saucer under the pot. An excellent option for solving this problem would be to use a humidifier. It is also necessary to spray the leaves using warm water.
- Watering: Isolepis loves moisture, so the soil should always be evenly moistened. It is necessary to carry out abundant watering using exceptionally soft water.In order to completely get the ground wet, you need to leave the water in a saucer under the pot for 24 hours. If in the autumn-winter time the plant is kept in a cool room, then it should be watered less often, but make sure that the earthy clod does not dry out.
- Indoor moisture level: If the water contains a large amount of minerals, the leaves begin to turn yellow. The appearance of the red spider mite is preceded by drought and low indoor humidity. The leaves of Isolepis begin to dry out and turn yellow with a lack of liquid.
It's important to know
Isolepis: plant video
Isolepis is a poisonous plant, this is important to remember if you are going to grow it with small children and animals in the house. You should also use protective gloves when working with Isolepis, as its juice may cause skin rashes. After hands wash well.
