Ledeburia

The Ledeburia plant received its well-deserved love for the decorativeness of its foliage, which does not immediately, but completely fills the entire surface of the container in which it is grown, forming a dense nest of bright greenery, which has silvery stripes. The plant can be found in the rainforest of Latin America, while it has become widespread in many countries around the world. In the regions of the middle lane, the plant is suitable for growing at home.

Ledeburia: variety description

The houseplant Ledeburia is a herbaceous perennial that belongs to the Asparagus family. The root system is distinguished by the shape of the bulb, which has thin white roots. The terrestrial part of adult plants looks like succulent green shoots, which have a large number of lateral shoots. The height of Ledeburia plants can reach up to 20 cm. The smooth foliage is characterized by a lanceolate shape and rounded edges. Leaves in length reach 10-13 cm. The surface of the leaf plate is green, and you can also observe the presence of contrasting spots and stripes. The foliage is capable of forming a densely shaped rosette. Plant development is slow. Up to 3 new leaves of the houseplant Ledeburia can form per year. In spring and summer, the plant begins to bloom. Tall inflorescences have the appearance of brushes, which include about 30-50 buds. Small bells have whitish and pinkish shades, fused petals, up to 6 mm in diameter.

Ledeburia: types

The Ledeburia flower includes about 40 different species; a number of varieties are used in culture.

Cooper... It is a compact semi-deciduous plant. The height of the bushes is not more than 10 cm, the width is not more than 5 cm. The basal erect leaves are distinguished by an oval shape and pointed edges. Contrasting purple stripes can be clearly seen along the entire length of the leaves. The inflorescences are dense, the height does not exceed 25 cm, includes flowers of a bright pink hue, in which the petals and long stamens are wide open. Each flower has a diameter of up to 6 mm.

Ledeburia: photo of flowers

Public ledeburia (ledebouria socialis)... The height of this variety does not exceed 10 cm. The foliage is fleshy, collected in wide rosettes. The leaf plate is smooth, has silver and dark green spots on its surface, located transversely. Basal broad-lanceolate leaves of public ledeburia have a length that will not exceed 10 cm. The dense peduncle is located above the rosette, with a length of no more than 20-25 cm. Paniculate inflorescences have purple small buds.

Public ledeburia: photo by ledebouria socialis

Luteola... Bushes are compact in size, include dense leaf rosettes. Lanceolate leaves have yellow-green streaks and dark green spots.

Reproduction of the indoor plant ledeburia

For the implementation of division, it is best to use the seed method or the method of dividing the curtain. Regardless of which reproduction method you choose, it is best to carry out this procedure at the beginning of the spring period, when the active growth of the plant begins. for propagation, all seed must be harvested as early as possible. In a prepared flat pot, they are used by adding a mixture of sand and peat, after which they are lightly moistened and evenly distributed over the soil. Deepening is not necessary. The surface of the bowl must be covered with glass and removed to a warm room.The emergence of the first shoots can be observed in about 2-3 months. You need to know that the plant grows slowly, so re-planting only after only 1-2 months has passed. The Ledeburia flower quickly grows daughter bulbs, which help in creating an attractive picture under the soil. When carrying out a transplant, the lateral bulbs must be separated, after which they are planted in a separate order. Children need to be separated with a sharp blade, after which they need urgent planting in a prepared cake. It is best if you leave the pot with the plant, which will have the bulbs. The container must be covered with a film. The container should be well covered with foil to ventilate the greenhouse. The appearance of leaves can be observed only after 14-19 days. This will indicate that the rooting of the plant was fast. The first times you need to ventilate the bus with extreme caution.

Ledeburia: home care

Ledeburia: photo

Caring for this plant will not be difficult for you. Due to the fact that the plant is distinguished by the vitality of the plant, which makes it look like an ordinary weed. The plant needs a long day of light, as well as a bright diffused sun. If the plant experiences a lack of lighting, then the variegated color simply begins to leave the bush. The process of forming flower buds also depends on the duration. It is best to choose a western or eastern window sill. It is very important to protect the plant from winds and drafts. In summer, it is best to expose the plant to the balcony. In summer, the air temperature should be +21 +24 degrees. In winter, this figure will change and will be +16 +18 degrees. If you live in a region where weather conditions are not so harmful, then you can grow the plant in open soil, slightly covering it for a cold period. Fertile soil is best suited for planting. You can use universal soil or start preparing the next solution. 2 parts of leafy soil. 1 part of humus.

Pruning is carried out only when there is an urgent need for it - I do it every 3 years. It is impossible to carry out the deepening of the soil. This can be the reason that when lead to the fact that the plant begins to rot and die. Watering the plants should be frequent, but light. Watering can be carried out when the height of the plant is waiting. Water for irrigation must be settled. The plant needs special mineral salts that can be found in such water. If you wash the car correctly, then it is not worth adding additional fertilizers. If you notice that the plant has begun to grow compactly. in this case, during the entire summer period, the introduction of a universal mineral complex is allowed. the plant can tolerate dry air well, it is not worth spraying. If it falls on the foliage during watering, then it will also not affect the plant itself. The plant does not need a pruning procedure, you only need to hit the dried leaves and peduncles. After about 10 years, the plant will begin to lose its attractive appearance. For this reason, from time to time it will be necessary to carry out a rejuvenation procedure.

Difficulties to face

Ledeburia: photo of flowers

Ledeburia flower tolerates a large number of diseases and insect attacks. most often, the main problems are associated with the wrong side of the plant. if watering is excessive or rot appears, then the appearance of fungal diseases is possible. You can also find such insects as aphids and fruit fly. To combat, transfer the plant to an even darker place and reduce the amount of watering. The affected areas are to be cut, ground growth is treated with an insecticide solution.If the air in the room is very dry, then the foliage can be attacked by spider mites. If the foliage begins to dry out and become covered with punctures, you can see a cobweb at the edges of the foliage, then this will indicate that the insect is already in your house. The plant is washed with a warm shower and treated with insecticides.