Pachistachis: the secrets of growing an exotic plant at home

Pakhistakhis appeared in our country not so long ago. This is a bright representative of tropical countries. But he quickly gained his popularity among gardeners. This plant has an unusual color, and also does not require special care. After getting to know him better, maybe you want to see him at home.

Pachistachis: description of the plant and variety

Pachistachis is an exotic plant that has a bright color, lush shape, up to 2 m in height.The leaves have an elongated oval shape with sharp ends, the length of the leaves can reach 10-12 cm.The plant has an unusual type of inflorescence, resembling a large and bright ear wheat. The inflorescence has the shape of a candle with a pointed end, reaches a length of 10-12 cm. This plant blooms for quite a long time, starting from the first days of spring and continuing until the beginning of autumn. This plant has a large number of species, but there are two types that are ideal for growing at home:
Red. This type of plant is difficult to find. The bracts of this species are dark green in color, and red flowers and orange corollas can periodically bloom inside. This species has an impressive height - up to 2 m.
Yellow. This species has a lush shrub up to 1 m in height, blooms with a large number of "candles", from which you can subsequently see tubular white flowers.

Pachystachis reproduction

This plant propagates only by cuttings. After the flowers finish their flowering, it will be necessary to cut off the stalk, which is covered with leaves, there should be at least two of them. Before planting the plant, the tip of the stem will need to be treated with a special powder that will stimulate the growth and development of the plant. Then you can already plant it in a pot. The soil for pachystachis should be loose and light. You need to plant the cutting deep enough almost to the bottom leaf. After you plant the plant in a container with soil, this container will need to be covered with another round-shaped glass container and placed in a place where there is enough light. After about a week, you should notice how the first flowers appeared.

Home care

Even if this plant is unpretentious in care, it still needs to be paid attention to for full growth and development. It's simple enough that even beginners can do it. When the plant begins to bloom, it needs regular and abundant watering. Make sure that the soil does not dry out. You can repeat the watering procedure every 2-3 days. Pachistachis is very fond of fertilizers intended for tropical plants. You can add them after every watering. He loves light, but does not like direct sunlight. Since his homeland is tropical continents, he loves warmth. Try to keep the temperature 20-25 degrees, in winter - 16-18 degrees. Pruning, as well as other plants, is simply necessary for further growth and development. In the first year after planting, you can prune the stem when it reaches 20 cm in height.
These are the simple rules for caring for pachistachis. They can be performed by anyone who wants to see this bright, tropical plant at home.