Kleyer

Clayer: description of the plant

Japanese clayer: photo

Kleyera (Cleyera) is an evergreen plant that grows in the wild in Central America and East Asia. There are about 18 types of glue, which make up a separate genus of evergreens - both trees and shrubs. For growing at home, low shrub types of glue are suitable, which are characterized by the presence of a smooth bark and a dense crown of rounded shapes.

The dark green foliage of Japanese glue is represented by lanceolate leaves from 7 to 10 cm long, located on compact petioles. Young foliage is red in color. There are also variegated varieties: at the edges of their leaf plates are painted in white or pink. The flowering period of glue depends on its variety: species with green foliage bloom annually in late spring or early summer, variegated specimens bloom once every few years. During flowering, medium-sized flowers appear, consisting of 5 fragrant rounded petals, painted in cream tones. At the end of the flowering period, the plant ripens spectacular berries of black, dark red or yellow color, filled with black seeds.

Japanese glue can not boast of high growth rates - under conditions of home cultivation, it rarely grows above 1 m.This is one of the advantages of this plant: it retains its compact shape for a long time and does not need frequent pruning. It is recommended to cut the longest shoots and stems in half each spring to allow the plant to branch out and form a crown. All cuts should be made at an angle. Also, it will not be superfluous to regularly pinch the tops of the shoots of the current year, as well as cut off dry and damaged branches and wilted flowers.

Clayer: care

Japanese clayer: photo

A resident of the southern latitudes, the Japanese glue needs certain conditions of detention, as close as possible to its natural environment.

Air temperature

During the spring and summer period, the glue will feel good at normal room temperature. With the arrival of the cold season, the optimal temperature for growing it is considered to be from 10 to 13 degrees Celsius. Avoid lowering the thermometer column below 7 degrees.

Lighting mode

Despite the fact that the glue successfully takes root in partial shade, the best solution would be to place it in a well-lit place, closed from direct sunlight during the day.

Requirements for the composition of the soil

First of all, it is important to take care of soil drainage - the glue does not tolerate stagnant moisture in the soil very well. The best choice for growing this crop will be acidic soil, which is based on peat and leaf humus. Alkaline soils should be avoided, as in this case the glue leaves will quickly lose their rich green color and turn yellow.

Fertilization

During the growing season, the glue should be fed with liquid complex fertilizer at intervals of 14 days.

Air humidification

Since the natural environment of the glue growing is characterized by a high degree of air humidity, at home it is necessary to achieve the maximum similarity of humidity indicators. For this purpose, you can use a room evaporator, as well as place the plant pot on a tray filled with wet pebbles. At the same time, do not forget about regular ventilation of the room in which the adhesive is located - it is important to avoid stagnant moisture. At the same time, the plant should be protected from drafts.

Watering mode

At first, a young adhesive needs regular and abundant soil moisture. With age, the need for frequent watering decreases, mature plants successfully tolerate short-term drought. During the growing season, watering should be abundant - complete moistening of the earthen coma is necessary. In between waterings, the top layer of soil about 1 cm thick should dry out. When the plant is at rest, the interval between watering should be longer - until 1/3 of the soil mixture dries up. The glue should be watered with well-settled water at room temperature, or with rain or bottled water.

Transplant recommendations

Frequent transplants are contraindicated in glue - this procedure should be resorted to only when the plant becomes cramped in the previous pot. Spring is considered the best time for transplanting.

Clayer's reproduction

Japanese clayer: photo

The best way to propagate glue is by cuttings. In spring, cuttings from 7 to 10 cm long are cut from the bush, the lower pair of leaves is removed, and they themselves are placed in a powder that stimulates root growth. The container with cuttings must be covered with a glass or plastic cap and placed in a room where a constant temperature of 21 degrees will be maintained. The substrate should include sphagnum moss, peat and sand. Rooting occurs in 1.5-2 months.

Common diseases and dangerous pests

Japanese clayer: photo

Diseases of Japanese glue are associated with violation of the rules for caring for the plant. A lack of air humidity can cause foliage to fall off the bush. Due to the dryness of the soil, the stalks of the glue begin to bare in the lower part.

Among harmful insects, spider mites and aphids are dangerous to glue. You can get rid of them using insecticidal preparations.