Polisias

Polisias - This is a special plant that is part of the rather extensive Araliev family. Under natural conditions, this culture can most often be found in Southeast Asia, as well as on the islands that are located in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. Hence, some specificity and some features of the growth of Poliscias, which must be taken into account when a florist decides to take up the cultivation of this culture.

Introduction

Indoor flower Poliscias: photo of a plant

The genus Poliscias includes more than a hundred species, and most of them are not only well known, but also cultivated at home. Ivy is considered a relative of this plant, as well as fatsia and some of their hybrid varieties. In this article, we will dwell on the description of this culture in more detail, and also talk about some of the features of the polisias. Let's clarify how to properly care for Poliscias at home, what pests and diseases are especially dangerous for planting, and how to deal with them. We will also consider all the many species and varieties of plants, since they also have their own characteristic features, signs, interesting points and subtleties that are associated with care. As a result, the article will be incredibly useful for novice gardeners and those who have never encountered the cultivation of this crop, and it will be incredibly interesting for him to try to do this and get a decorative, incredible, unique and attractive result that will not leave anyone indifferent.

Indoor flower Poliscias: photo of a plant

Poliscias plant: flower description and home care

Let's start our article with the most concise description of the cultivation of this crop, since sometimes the gardener wants to get the most concise, but very capacious information. Poliscias is grown as an ornamental deciduous plant, but it should be borne in mind that indoors, at home, this plant does not give any decorative flowering, but the bush still looks incredibly attractive and interesting. If these are green-leaved plant species, then they prefer to be in a slight shade, but if the grower is growing variegated bushes, then it is best to place them in bright and diffused light so that they receive enough lighting, but at the same time they do not experience any inconvenience and fears that direct sunlight can cause burns or damage to the plant, which will provoke disease.

In winter, the temperature should be from seventeen to twenty degrees, but when the plant enters its growing season, it is better to maintain the temperature at 20-23 degrees, not lower and not higher. In the spring and summer, it is recommended to water the bush more often, but at the same time, watering should be very moderate, immediately after the topsoil in the pot has dried out. In winter, watering should be reduced, and it is carried out only after the soil has dried out after the last watering for two to three days. In general, in winter, the plant is in its most calm state, and it is worth worrying about it as little as possible so that it has time to get saturated with energy before the new growing season.

Let's talk separately about the humidity of the air - it must be high, this is a very important condition for the plant to feel great in the future and demonstrate its maximum growth, development and decorative effect. For this reason, the container with the bush should be placed on a pallet, in which there is a certain amount of wet pebbles.You can also sometimes moisten the plant with a spray bottle, do it periodically, according to the schedule. By the way, in general, it is better to carry out such procedures according to the schedule, but also focus on the season, air temperature.

Indoor flower Poliscias: photo of a plant

Top dressing is usually carried out from April to October, it is best to apply mineral fertilizers for ornamental and deciduous plants, the frequency of dressings is twice a month. Also, from October to April, the plant should be fertilized less often - one top dressing per month will be enough to support the plant, but not particularly disturb it during the dormant period.

The policeman has a rest period, but it is not expressed somehow explicitly, usually in winter the flower begins to grow much more slowly, which just indicates that he is resting and preparing for the new season. In the last days of March or at the very beginning of April, it is recommended to transplant a bush. While the bush is young, then it should be transplanted stably once a year, but when the plant is already at an older age, then it should be transplanted once every two or three years. In general, this procedure is quite complicated, but experienced gardeners will cope with it. The main thing is to comply with all the rules of agricultural technology, and then the plant will not show even the form that it was experiencing too much stress.

Poliscias is propagated by seeds, but most often gardeners use a slightly different method, which consists in the fact that reproduction is carried out by apical or stem cuttings. In this case, the percentage of culture survival is high, it will feel much more comfortable, and will also retain parental traits and characteristics, which is also, undoubtedly, very important. As for the incidence, in general, the plant has a high level of immunity and stress resistance, but it can be threatened by such a disease as root rot. Among the pests of the poliscias, aphids and root nematodes, scale insects or mealybugs, which are quite addictive to the plant, can multiply very quickly, can become the most dangerous and, as a result, sometimes the grower himself does not have time to fight them, with their reproduction.

The root system of the poliscias can grow both horizontally and vertically. The stems branch with great activity and strength, they are covered with a bark, which is colored brownish brown. Gradually, as the plant grows older, the stems begin to woody little by little, but at the same time their flexibility does not go away at all - the stems are not easy to break, but they can be tied into a knot, they can take any shape, and then straighten. In general, in this case, the polisias flower looks really quite unusual and interesting, and it may seem that the stems are not afraid of absolutely no mechanical influences at all.

Indoor flower Poliscias: photo of a plant

As the poliscias grows, you can notice the exposure of the lower part of the shrub. The leaves are arranged alternately, on short petioles, they are painted in rich or pale green shades, in shape they can be round, and lobed, and three times pinnate - it all depends solely on the varietal affiliation of the plantings. It is also worth noting that leathery plants and glossy ones are found in texture - here, too, an important role is played by belonging to the variety or type of polisias, who chooses a florist in accordance with his own expectations from this planting. Also, the policeman has a large number of variegated varieties that are very popular with florists. While the bush is still very young, its shape is very simple, but as the bush grows, its leaves can begin to divide into several segments.So, during flowering, a certain number of inflorescences are formed on the bush, which can either have the shape of an umbrella or a capitate shape. But when a plant is cultivated at home, indoor conditions, then very rarely it can enter the flowering stage, so you should keep this in mind. Although flower growers say that even without flowering, the plant looks incredibly decorative and attractive.

Poliscias, which grows both in natural and indoor conditions, always needs a very bright, and at the same time, diffused light. A large amount of light should be provided to the plant in both spring-summer and winter periods. The flower as a whole takes root well in conditions of little shading, although it is still necessary to give it as much light as possible. The intensity also depends on which leaves are at the planting. When choosing a place, it is worth keeping in mind that species with green leaves can easily adapt in light partial shade. If we are talking about varieties with variegated leaves, then they just need a very large amount of light, because this is the only way they can maintain their bright and incredibly decorative color, and therefore their attractive appearance.

The temperature regime is another condition, maintaining which you can achieve an incredible result in the cultivation of the polisias. During the entire growing season, it is recommended to grow a flower at a temperature of 20 to 23 degrees. In winter, the bush can be rearranged to a cooler place, where the temperature ranges from 17 to 20 degrees, and besides, it should be a place that is located as far as possible from the heating room appliances. If the plant is on the windowsill all the time, then it is recommended to put polystyrene under the container, thanks to which the root system of the polisias will be protected from hypothermia. To protect the bush and from too hot air currents, which usually come from heating radiators, you can use glass or plastic. The main thing is to be able to examine the plant, see any negative manifestations and read them in time in order to protect the planting from any negative external influences. Also, the gardener should remember that poliascis is a plant that reacts in an extremely negative way to stale air. The room where the planting is located should be constantly ventilated, but the flower should not be in a draft or under the influence of intense air currents. Such manifestations can negatively affect his health, further growth and development.

As for soil moistening, it is worth doing it in moderation, but at the same time controlling the condition of the soil. As soon as the top layer dries up, it is recommended to water it immediately. To do this, use warm settled, melt or rain water. In cold periods, when the surface of the soil mixture dries up, it is worth waiting for two to three days, and only after that add moisture so that the plant does not feel uncomfortable in a state of dormancy, albeit not particularly obvious. The flower should also organize a high level of air humidity. For this reason, it is worth not only systematically watering the plant at the root, but also spraying it from a spray bottle.

If suddenly the water for irrigation is hard, then it can be softened right at home: for this, water is mixed with citric acid in crystals, or a few drops of lemon juice are added to it. To increase the level of humidity in the air, you can put vessels filled with water near the flower. you can also take a pallet that is filled with damp pebbles or expanded clay, and put the flower pot directly on it. But at the same time, the grower should carefully monitor so that the bottom of the container does not come into contact with the liquid, otherwise it will provoke rotting processes in the root part of the poliasis, and then the plant will be very difficult to save. If there is an aquarium in the room, then you can put the poliascis not far from it. Also, more experienced gardeners and florists recommend periodically washing the leaf blades of the plant, and using a warm shower for this.But after such water procedures, it is worth watching the plant once again, since sometimes young bushes can give a completely unpredictable reaction, and this can be fraught with the most negative consequences.

Indoor flower Poliscias: photo of a plant

From April to October, top dressing is applied directly to the substrate, it should be done once every 14-15 days, that is, twice a month. In order to fertilize this particular crop, it is best to use mineral fertilizers intended for decorative deciduous plantings and indoor plants, since these dressings maintain a balance of nutrients that are just necessary for such plants and, in particular, for the poliscis. From October to April, it is also worth making regular feeding, but do this already once a month. You can also use organic solutions, which are sold in specialized stores and nurseries, as ready-made dressings. But you should be very careful with solutions, since if you add them incorrectly, then there is a high probability that the plant will receive burns of the root system, which can lead to the death of the plant.

While the bush is still very young, then it should be transplanted once a year, but when the plant becomes more mature, then one transplant in two or three years will be enough. It is best to plan a transplant in the early spring period, when the growing season is just beginning for the bushes. The soil mixture is prepared from humus and coarse river sand, peat and leafy soil, a little sod soil are added there. It turns out an excellent composition in which the plant will feel very comfortable. At the bottom of the new container for transplanting, it is worth laying out a drainage layer, which can consist of expanded clay, broken brick, pebbles, and coarse sand. It is best to transplant the police using the transshipment method. Previously, the bush is abundantly moistened, then it will be much easier to get it out of the container. In this case, the clod of earth that surrounds the roots must be preserved intact. The flower is sent to a new container, and the empty space is filled with fresh substrate, which the gardener prepared just in advance. After transplanting, the bush needs abundant watering, but at the same time, in the next month, in no case should fertilizers or any other stimulating or feeding substances be applied.

When the poliscias bush begins to grow very intensively, then the stems should be slightly pinched. This will stimulate the branching of the bush, and then the plant will give even more abundant growth, its crown will thicken, if you cut it a little, it will look incredibly decorative and attractive. Also, Poliscias is the perfect plant to grow hydroponically, and this point should be borne in mind. Next, let's talk a little about the most popular breeding methods for the Poliscias.

Indoor flower Poliscias: photo of a plant

For propagation of indoor poliscias, you can use cuttings either from the top, or those that are located directly on the stems. Many plants are very easy to propagate using a method such as cuttings, but the same cannot be said for our protagonist. The thing is that if the gardener observes all the rules of agricultural technology, then the root system from the cuttings can grow, but this will take a very long time. After the florist cuts off suitable viable cuttings, the cuts should be powdered immediately with charcoal or chalk to prevent infection or any other diseases from entering these tender places. The slices should dry out a little at room temperature, and only after that the cuttings are sent for rooting.To do this, the cuttings are placed in a mixture that consists of coarse sand and peat, it is recommended to organize a shelter from above in the form of a transparent cap - a cut bottle, bag or glass jar are just perfect for this. Also, these shelters will allow you to maintain the necessary air humidity, although sometimes they should be raised to ventilate the bushes.

Capacity,. In which the cuttings are located, it is placed in a warm place, the air temperature in it should be at least 25 degrees. But do not forget to air the cuttings in the morning and in the evening, sometimes moisten them by spraying from a spray bottle, and cuttings, like any other crops, need watering. They can take root within thirty days, sometimes longer. But if the florist observes all the rules and agricultural techniques, then it will not take too much time for rooting. The main thing is to constantly monitor the bushes and give them everything that they really need.

At home, a policeman can only get sick when the grower does not care for the plant. For example, if the room has a low level of air humidity, then a brown border can be seen on the leaves along the edge, and gradually the leaves will begin to crumble. Also, falling leaves may also be due to the fact that there are sharp gusts of wind, drafts in the room, or the air temperature has exceeded the permissible maximum. Sometimes the leaves fly off the bush for the most natural reason - the plant is gradually aging, and in this regard, the grower should not be afraid, since the aging of the bush is normal, its appearance may change, but nothing can be done about it.

Indoor flower Poliscias: photo of a plant

The Poliscias plant differs in that it is stress-resistant, its immunity is very high, especially if we are talking about infectious viral diseases. But if suddenly there is stagnation of moisture in the soil mixture, then the root system will begin to rot very actively. What should a florist do in this case: the polisias flower should be pulled out of the pot and all the soil mixture should be removed from the roots. After that, all areas that are already affected must be cut off with a sharpened and disinfected knife or secateurs, while you can capture some healthy tissue. Places of cuts are sprinkled with coal powder, and the bush is planted in a new substrate. At first, it is recommended to water this bush with manganese, and you can also use a foundationol solution, which is prepared in accordance with the instructions for use, so as not to cause any additional harm to the plant. This should be done until the plant fully recovers from the procedures and becomes completely healthy. So the florist should show a little patience and then be more attentive to the plant.

If the bush has not yet had time to adapt after transplanting and it is still quite weak, then aphids and scale insects, as well as mealybugs, can settle on it. All these pests can suck out all the nutrients and plant sap from the leaves and stems, which makes the plant weak, dull, lifeless, and loses its decorative characteristics. In order to control these pests, you can use insecticides, but before the treatment itself, all visible pests should be removed from the bush by hand or using a cotton swab that has been moistened in an alcohol solution. After that, the bush is thoroughly washed. To do this, it is best to take a warm shower, and then, after the bush dries, you can spray it with insecticides. The most popular in this group are drugs such as actellic or fitoverm, aktara, decis. You can use any other insecticide, the main thing is to follow the instructions for use and all safety measures, since such drugs may not be the safest for the person himself.

On the polisias, so-called root nematodes are not so often found. Because of them, the development and growth of the bush is noticeably slowed down, sometimes the bush may stop growing altogether, losing its decorative capabilities and characteristics. After some time, the bush dies, so it is worth noticing the signs in time and fighting the pest. To do this, cuttings are cut from the bush for further rooting, but the bush itself and the soil in which it was located are destroyed. This will be the only correct decision in this case, since this bush will simply not grow further, but the pests will multiply, the colonies will only expand.

Indoor flower Poliscias: photo of a plant

Types of Poliscialis and their description

Of course, the polisias is a whole group that includes a wide variety of varieties and types of plants. Next, we will list the most common crops that have their own characteristics and characteristics, and which are really very interesting to flower growers who dream of planting such a culture on their site.

Polisias helmet-shaped - this is the first species that we will consider in this article. It is a shrubby and evergreen plant that has a main trunk that curves slightly. Lateral branches are upright. The peculiarity of the plant is that the main trunk bends like a bonsai, which looks very interesting in a room planting. The plant forms a large number of whole leaves that have a glossy sheen. The leaves are painted in a bright green shade, while you can see a white border on them. When the leaves are young, they are slightly rounded, but over time they become different - cut three times. In culture, the most popular of this species is the variety called Marginata - the edge of the green leaves is decorated with small denticles, and the border of the leaves is wider, also whitish. In general, the plant is relatively unpretentious, even those growers who have absolutely no experience in planting such crops can cope with it. The plant is decorative, it looks great both in residential premises and in offices, in a business setting, giving it freshness, becoming a worthy bright accent.

Indoor flower Poliscias: photo of a plant

Polisias curly - this species produces incredibly tall bushes, and the stems are covered with foliage. The leaves are painted in a rich green hue; you can see a white border on them. While the leaves are young, they are round, then become dissected with age, yellowish specks can also form on their surface, which is a feature of this species. Among the best varieties of this type, it is best to highlight such as:

• palapala - green foliage is painted with yellow decorative spots
• raffles - the bush is distinguished by its flexibility and an abundance of green foliage. Most often, this variety is used to create bonsai. Both varieties are not particularly whimsical, they are quite easy to care for, they can grow on their own, it is enough just to maintain a favorable microclimate for this plant in the room where it grows.

Indoor flower Poliscias: photo of a plant

Shrub poliscis - this one differs from all other species in that it has a high decorative effect. And outwardly it very much resembles a fern. On the surface of young stems there are convex lentils, the leaves consist of leaves that may differ in shape - there are rounded or lanceolate leaves, it all depends solely on varietal characteristics. When the bush begins to bloom, the apical blooms are formed, but the flowers themselves do not have any decorative or expressiveness. Several of the best and most popular varieties can be distinguished in this species group:

• multifeed - the leaves can consist of either linear or lanceolate segments, on which there are also a large number of villi, which are light in color. This makes the leaves seem velvety, incredibly pleasant to the touch, and the plant itself looks very attractive and decorative.
• filigree - the leaves are lacy, they can also be very finely dissected, they look just beautiful and decorative, this plant is also very unpretentious in growing, it is enough to create only a minimal microflora and microclimate for planting
• snow flake - along the edge of the leaves, a white edging can be noticeable, and the edge itself is large-toothed, very attractive. In general, this whole species is not too whimsical, it is enough only to create the most basic conditions for the plant, maintain a microclimate in the room, and then the planting will feel as comfortable as possible.

Indoor flower Poliscias: photo of a plant

Polisias Balfour - in other words, this species is also called polisias balfuoriana. This is an evergreen bush, which is not distinguished by the most intense branching, the height of the bush reaches one and a half meters. Leaves are long-petiolate, dark green in color, lobed, can be almost round in shape. In diameter, the leaves reach seven centimeters, they look quite voluminous and attractive. The plate has an edging along the edge, and the leaf is also covered with specks, which are usually white in color. Among the most popular plant varieties are the following:

• fabian - the color of the leaves is dark, purple, very attractive
• pennocks - the leaves of the plant are very large, especially when compared with other species. The foliage is painted in a greenish-bluish tint, you can also notice silvery and very attractive veins
• variegata - along the edge of the leaf blades, an uneven edging is located, which has a whitish color. In general, the plant looks quite interesting and attractive, and besides, it is completely unpretentious, so it will give in even to a gardener who has absolutely no experience in growing such crops.

Indoor flower Poliscias: photo of a plant

Polisias dull-leaved - the leaf blades of the species are complex, they include three-lobed rounded leaves, which in their shape more resemble oak leaves than the leaves of a houseplant. Therefore, this plant is often called the oak leaf in foreign literature. The plant is also unpretentious, does not show any special whims in its care, quite calmly tolerates any conditions of existence.

Poliscias fern (fern-leaved) - Another evergreen shrub that has long pinnately dissected leaves, painted in a green tint. Most of the leaves are similar to fern leaves, hence the name of this plant. The length of the leaf can be from thirty centimeters to half a meter, the slices of the leaf plate are located very tightly to each other, due to which the plant has an even greater decorative appearance.

Polisias paniculate - this bush is very short, it is decorated with lush dissected foliage, which is painted green. The foliage is about twenty centimeters long. A bush from this species is very common, it belongs to the Variegata category - a very thin border is located along the edge of the leaf, which casts gold. Although the plant looks rather miniature, it is very attractive due to the splendor of the foliage. It is worth noting that the plant itself is very decorative, it is quite simple to grow it, because it does not differ in any care needs, and the agricultural technology here is completely universal and simple.

Indoor flower Poliscias: photo of a plant

Polisias guilfoil - this species is especially loved and popular among flower growers.The shrub is very branchy, has an oddly pinnate complex leaf cover, the leaves generally have a lanceolate or slightly narrowed elongated shape, they can be jagged along the edge, and the edge itself is painted in white or yellow shades. Among the best varieties of this type, we will highlight such as:

• variegata - the leaves are colored greenish-yellow, a very fresh and attractive shade
• Victoria - in this variety, small leaves are formed, which have a greenish-white color, while the edge is very curly, strongly carved
• black - wrinkled leaves, dark green color, look very interesting
• smooth black - sheet plates are smooth, dark in color. It is from here that this variety got such an interesting name. In principle, almost all types and varieties of the polisias are unpretentious, but you should still pay attention to some features, as well as the fact that plantings should be handled extremely carefully. Only if the florist himself creates the necessary conditions and microclimate for the plant, then it will feel very comfortable, which means that the result from planting will be incredible.

Indoor flower Poliscias: video about growing a plant at home