Setcreasia

Setcreasia: description

Setcreasia: photo setcreasea purpurea

Setcreasea purpurea is a perennial plant that has a bright green color all year round. The plant has very long shoots, reaching about 120 centimeters. The leaves have an interesting shape, they are wide and slightly sharpened towards the end. One leaf is up to 12 centimeters long. One side of the leaves has a small fluff, about 2-3 millimeters, and the other side is glossy. Leaves can change their color throughout the season, from green to purple.

The flowering period of a plant lasts quite a long time. The flower begins to bloom in early March and ends at the end of August. The flowers of the plant are small, about 8 centimeters. Usually each bud consists of 3-4 petals, they make up a medium-sized inflorescence.

Purple mesh creasia: home care

Purple meshcreasia: photo

Amount of light for netcreasia magenta

Before you grow this plant, you need to find a place that will meet all the criteria. It is very important to pay attention to the illumination of the place, since it is thanks to good lighting that the plant blooms for a long time and pleases its owner.

Netcreasia is a light-loving plant, so good lighting plays a huge role in the formation of buds and the whole plant as a whole. Ideal light is considered to be bright and diffused lighting. But it is worth considering that it is sometimes necessary to direct the plant and direct sunlight. In poor light, the plant will not develop well, and the shoots will begin to shorten, the leaves will become pale and lethargic, and the whole flower will look like it is sick. The sun's rays can be replaced with the light of ordinary lamps, it is also great for the good development of Netcreasia.

Note: In poor lighting conditions, it is common to see a complete lack of flowering.

Temperature

The second criterion for a plant to function well is the temperature at which the plant is in the room. In order for the violet reticulum to feel comfortable, it is necessary to create a temperature of at least 15 degrees. At the same time, in winter, the plant is placed in a cooler place, about 11 degrees. At this temperature, the length of the stems does not change, and is not accompanied by the growth of pale shoots.

Netcreasia and watering

The indoor flower netcreasia is very fond of moisture, therefore, the plant must be watered on time and in no case should the soil dry out. The soil in the pot should be moistened all the time, but it is also not worth overfilling, as the root system can begin to rot and the plant will completely die. The plant tolerates drought very poorly; after such stress, the plant recovers for a long time. After a drought, the leaves lose their elasticity, and it takes a lot of time and effort to restore it. Therefore, in order to avoid this, it is necessary to regularly inspect the soil of the plant. Watering should be carried out only with infused water at room temperature.

Air

The air should be very humid, but not by spraying. It is forbidden to spray the plant only because moisture accumulates in the leaf and provokes the appearance of white spots that look terrible on the leaf. To prevent moisture from leaving anywhere, a drainage system is installed before planting. Drainage can be pebbles, broken brick, expanded clay. After applying the drainage, it is necessary to cover it with soil and fertilize it with a small amount of complex fertilizer.

Setcreasia: photo

Trimming the mesh

In order for the netcreasia indoor flower to grow well and nothing interfere with it, it is necessary to prune the netcreasia several times per season. It allows you to correct the shape of the flower, as well as to activate the rapid growth of the plant. Trimming the netcreasia should be sanitary and very careful so that nothing is left over. In the process of pruning, it is necessary to get rid of dry and diseased shoots, flowers and plant parts. The stems can be shortened to a length of 4 centimeters. For small shoots, pinching should be done. This is necessary for a beautiful and neat appearance of the plant.

Top dressing

It is necessary to feed the Setcreasia flower 10 times in a whole year, that is, approximately 1 time per month. Most often, a complex feeding is used, which includes a complex of necessary substances. Such fertilizers always have a positive effect on the growth and condition of stems and leaves.

The soil

Purple netcreasia is not whimsical to the soil, but it is very important for it to have a large amount of nutrients. Experienced gardeners believe that beginners should start with purchased soil, as it is filled with the right beneficial trace elements. Such soil or soil mixture is sold in specialized stores or nurseries, where various varieties of plants are bred. Additionally, a small amount of sand or perlite must be added to the purchased soil.

If you decide to do everything yourself, then you need turf soil, compost, sand, and charcoal. All components must be mixed and mixed well to achieve a homogeneous mixture. Before planting, you must always remember about the drainage system, since it is very important when planting this plant.

Pheoletic meshcreasia: flower transplant

The transplant is very rare. This usually happens with the rapid development of the root system, which does not fit into the pot.

Note: Since purpurea netcreasia itself develops very quickly, it is best to plant it in pots several sizes larger than its root system. After a while, it will develop and the pot will be completely filled with roots. Otherwise, the gardener will have to transplant very often due to the rapid growth of the bush.

Purple meshcreasia: reproduction

Meshcreasia: video

The only way to propagate a netcreasia indoor flower is by cuttings. This method is very simple and takes a little time. For propagation, the tops of the plant are used, which is why this method has a second name "apical cuttings". The tops are cut off and placed in water, where several roots soon appear. After the roots are large enough, the stalk must be transplanted into a separate pot and cared for.

How to deal with diseases?

Violet reticulum has a very strong immune system, so it rarely gets sick and only with improper care. Sometimes plants are attacked by various pests that begin to eat the plant. For example, a plant can become infected with a spider mite or aphid. Insecticides will help get rid of them.

Note: Sometimes the ends of the leaves begin to dry, which means that the plant does not have enough moisture in the air.