Legcarp (podocarpus)
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Legcarp: description
The botanical, official name of the leg is Podocarpus. This is a legcarpe plant, which is native to Japan, China and India, that is, Asian countries, and this should be taken into account when we consider the features of the plant and its preferences in care and growing conditions.
In general, the large-leaved legcarpe is an evergreen planting that is coniferous and has a very branched trunk. Young twigs can be placed strictly vertically, but gradually, as the plant grows older, the leaves and branches can droop. The leaves at the planting are flat, needle-like, leathery. The central vein is very pronounced, the length of the leaf is on average about seven centimeters. Young plants of the large-leaved podocarpus (podocarpus) have bright and light leaves, which become darker with age. One of the features of the plant is that it grows incredibly slowly, and it is recommended to keep mainly young plants at home, indoor conditions. If the plant is grown in natural conditions of open ground, then the gardener can independently adjust its height, periodically cutting off the planting in accordance with his own desires.
In the article, we will discuss in more detail how to take care of the nodule at home in order to enjoy its decorative qualities as much as possible. We will also understand what should be done in order to prolong the youth of the plant, how to properly regulate its height and other external qualities in order to get the most attractive and interesting plant.
Legcarp: growing from seed
Large-leaved legcarp (podocarpus): plant photo
The nodocarp as a whole does not enter a dormant state, or this state is not as pronounced as in many other cultures. For this reason, the plant can be kept at room temperature throughout the year, but at the same time, the footcarp does not tolerate heat and drought at all. It is also not worth experimenting and placing the plant indoors or in areas where the air temperature can drop below ten degrees, since in this case, the footcarp will quickly wither away, lose its strength and decorative effect, and as a result, it will die altogether.
The podocarpus (podocarpus) needs good lighting, bright light throughout the year. In particular, the light can be in the form of reflected sunlight so that direct sunlight does not hit the plant as often and does not harm its health and appearance. In summer, the plant can perfectly tolerate shading, and in the same environment it perfectly tolerates the winter period, when the growth of the plant slows down a little.
In general, experienced gardeners say that it is not at all difficult to maintain a footcarp, since the plant is unpretentious and can adapt to a wide variety of conditions. At the same time, you do not need to take particular care of the nodocarpe, it will still feel comfortable and safe. In order to form a bushy plant that will have a dense green part, it is necessary to periodically prune the plant, especially in the spring and summer period. The cephalopod perfectly adapts to warm conditions and loves to be in the fresh air, since such conditions are simply ideal for him.
If we talk about the soil, then the footcarp takes root perfectly in well-drained soil, where you can add leaf humus and perlite.In addition, some coarse river sand can be added to the soil to create natural drainage. The nodocarp is remarkably adaptable to absolutely any soil in terms of composition, and can perfectly take root in acidic or alkaline soils. In this case, you do not have to worry about where and how to plant a legcarp at all, since even in not the most favorable conditions you can cope with this planting, make it strong and very decorative. This greatly simplifies the tasks of gardeners when it comes to planting a plant and its agricultural technology.
As for the dressing, the nugget needs monthly feeding, in particular, liquid fertilizers are excellent for it, which, in terms of concentration, should be made two times weaker than the concentrations indicated on the packages of preparations and fertilizers. In the autumn and winter periods, feeding stops altogether, since the plant, although it does not demonstrate this, is at rest, and it is better at this time to disturb it to a minimum with feeding and watering. Thus, the plant will develop its own immunity, resistance to stress and prepare for the next growing and flowering season. Podocarpus is a very elegant ephedra that fits perfectly both outdoors and indoors. It is excellent to form a planting under a tree in the bonsai style, it will look even more decorative and interesting, and will definitely attract attention not only from the florist himself, but also from his guests. The nipple cannot bloom indoors, but it still remains very decorative and attractive.
If the air in the room is very dry and stale, then it is worth using some methods to increase the humidity of the air. To do this, pallets with wet pebbles can be placed near the large-leaved footcarp, and you can also use such a device that is a moisturizer, because then the plant will be even more decorative and attractive, and will definitely not lose its features and characteristics. As for the moisture content of the soil itself, watering should always be moderate and carried out in accordance with the established schedule. Before new watering, the soil must have time to dry out, otherwise there is a great risk that moisture will stagnate in the soil, which will lead to the development of diseases of the root system of the leg. If the plant is kept in a cool room in winter, then the frequency of watering is reduced, and the soil should be kept from completely drying out, otherwise the plant will begin to wither, wither and dry out altogether. The plant can thrive even in slightly cramped conditions, and the container size may not be changed much when the grower decides to transplant the crop. When the pedunculus matures, it is recommended to transplant it approximately every two to three years, and this is done in the spring, when the weather begins to gradually stabilize, and the plant comes out of an unobvious state of dormancy. If the leg has grown very much, then, in principle, the topmost layer of the soil should be changed every year, a renewed substrate, fresher and more saturated, should be introduced so that the plant feels as fresh as possible and is saturated with microelements, components, strengthening all its systems, immunity and stress resistance.
The legcarp is usually propagated using cuttings, their length should be from eight to ten centimeters. In this case, it is worth using some drugs for a more successful rooting of the plant. The lower leaves from the cuttings should be carefully removed right before planting the plant, and the base of the cuttings is immersed in a moist soil mixture. The soil mixture contains sand and peat, which are perfect for planting cuttings of this plant. After planting, young plants should be covered, for this they use plastic or plastic bags, as well as glass.Rooting can usually take up to two months, so be patient and attentive to these processes. If the gardener has decided to propagate the legcarp with seed, then the seeds are best sown in the spring. But in order to get an adult and mature plant from seeds, one should have patience and wait about a few years. Thus, the gardener should weigh the pros and cons, the advantages and disadvantages of each method and decide for himself which of these methods he would like to use in order to get new plantings of the foot in the open field or in indoor plantings in a container.
Nipples are plants that are highly resistant to various diseases. If suddenly the gardener allowed the soil to become waterlogged, this can lead to darkening of the tips of the leaf plates. If the plant does not have enough lighting, then the leaves that are located at the bottom of the bush can become very large, and this will significantly affect the external characteristics of the planting. It is also worth bearing in mind that if you do not follow the rules of agricultural technology and if you do not give the plant proper attention and care, this can lead to the fact that pests such as scale insects and mealybugs, as well as red spider mites, which can inflict irreparable harm to the nodocarp, especially if you do not start to deal with these pests in time.
Conclusion
Large-leaved legcarp (podocarpus): video about the plant
In general, the podocarpus (podocarpus) is a culture that can develop, grow and exist for a long time, and at the same time the gardener or florist does not face any difficulties in planting and caring for this plant. One way or another, this plant belongs to the category of toxic, so more experienced growers recommend keeping the large-leaved legcarp as far away from children and pets as possible, otherwise there is a high risk that they will get poisoned due to this planting.
