Covered Tradescantia (Reo)

If your house is full of violets or dracaena and you want some exotic plants, then this article will be of interest to you. Consider in it an exotic called Tradescantia covered.

Coated Tradescantia: description of the variety and characteristics

Tradescantia covered: photo of a plant

Covered Tradescantia (Reo) is exactly the same flower that is needed to bring exoticism into your life. It belongs to the Kammelin family. His appearance is very outstanding, he is lush, blooming and not difficult to look after him.

Tradescantia foliaceous is a single-stemmed perennial, the stems of which are covered with incredibly interesting leaves in their color range and in large quantities. They are painted in two basic colors and are complemented by different shades, which are different for each variety. Basically, the inner surface of the leaves is painted in a deep purple hue, and the outer one is green, which already adds exotic to the flower. Rheo is quite densely covered with foliage due to their large size. Their length can grow up to 30 centimeters, the width is 6, and the thickness is 50 mm.

This makes the flower not only very showy, but also boasts of retaining moisture and nutrients that allow the plant to not be afraid of prolonged periods of drought if it grows in natural conditions. Considering that a plant of the commeline family and warm regions in its natural habitat, it practically does not have a period of vegetative rest. So, if you provide him with comfortable conditions and take proper care of him, then the whole year you can enjoy his exotic beauty.

Reo's Birth Place:

In its natural habitat, Tradescantia cape can be found in the tropics with a temperate climate, where the temperature is kept at a level from +20 to +25 degrees. This plant comes from the rainforests of the northern part of the American continent, from the islands that are located between the south and north of America, as well as from the Mexican territory. Growing in nature, it chooses its place in the humid tropics, on the edges of forests, along rivers and poor red earth soils. Choosing similar living conditions for itself, the plant has become quite strong and can forgive the mistakes of young flower growers who grow it in comfortable home conditions.

There are different varieties of Rio, among them are:

• Striped (Rhoeo vittata) - this variety is distinguished from other light-colored stripes located on the outside of the leaf along it. Their edges are painted with thin and not frequent stripes, which become many times thicker in the center;
• Pink (Rhoeo stripe in pink) - this flower is painted with stripes of pink color, and the inner surface acquires a pink tint, which makes it possible to distinguish this variety from its “brothers”;
• Multicolored (Rhoeo discolor) - the appearance of this flower is covered with multi-colored stripes on the outside of the leaf, which makes the flower especially decorative.

Covered Tradescantia: home care

Tradescantia covered: photo of a plant

It is not at all difficult to take care of the Tradescantia veil (Reo), growing it in the house, how this can be done so that the plant retains its decorative effect for a long time will be described below.

In order for a flower to grow healthy, it is necessary to transplant it every year, changing the old soil to a new one by about a third.If a flower grows, it must be transplanted into a larger vase by transshipment. Rio loves light soils. You can prepare it yourself by mixing the turf that is in the garden, sand collected from the riverbank and peat, which is sold in all flower shops. It is possible, but not necessary, to improve the composition by adding leaf humus there. The entire earthen mixture should consist of ingredients mixed in equal proportions. If desired, the mixture can be supplemented with agroperlite rock, which is formed when the volcano's lava cools sharply. This component is good in that it accumulates moisture in itself and gives it gradually to the plant, thus providing favorable moisture conditions. It is widely distributed and sold in stores.

When planting Tradescantia curvaceous, it is necessary to choose the right capacity, given that the roots of the plant do not develop deep into the ground, but are sent in different directions. If the shape of the pot is chosen correctly, the plant will be especially lush. It is also very important to ensure good drainage, because even the most moisture-loving plant can begin to suffer from putrefactive diseases due to stagnation of water in the soil. You can ensure good drainage with a layer of expanded clay or brick chips at the bottom of the pot.

Tradescantia is a light-loving plant and it is important to remember this when choosing a place for it, but you should not expose the plant to direct bright sunlight. He will be comfortable in the west or east, and South-East and South-West are also suitable, but somewhat less. If the flower is located in the south of the house, then in the daytime, in the spring-summer season, it must be shaded, and in the autumn and winter periods the more sun the plant receives, the better. Rheo is not tolerant of drafts, therefore, it should not be left in a room where windows are open, especially close.

As for watering, there are no special tips here. In its natural habitat, Tradescantia cauliflower (Reo) grows where there are rainstorms that thin the ground, which means that with good drainage, there is no need to fear overflow. But this does not mean that the plant grown in the house should be filled with water. It will be sufficient to moisten the soil when it dries superficially. This will allow the nutrients to stay in the soil longer. Do not forget to spray periodically, before that you need to wipe the leaves using a damp sponge. Such procedures will allow you to create the microclimate necessary for the plant.

It is necessary to select the time for applying top dressing, taking into account the irrigation carried out. Fertilizers are applied at intervals of three weeks. As a top dressing, you can use ordinary complex fertilizers intended for growing flowers at home.

If an exotic flower is satisfied with caring for it, then it will be possible to observe the flowering throughout the year. However, it should be noted that the plant received its popularity not for the beauty of flowers. The shape of the buds is presented in the form of a boat, which is made up of two bracts, between which there is a bisexual inflorescence, which means that insects are not needed for the formation of seeds. It happens that a single inflorescence appears, but this happens extremely rarely.

Application

Tradescantia covered: photo of a plant

Traditional healers do not often use this flower for the preparation of healing potions, but this does not mean that the flower is not useful. There are recipes for preparing infusions that will help people suffering from rheumatism, intestinal problems, bleeding and various types of wounds on the skin. For the treatment of rheumatism, it is necessary to warm up the leaves and make a compress for the joints out of them. If there are open bleeding wounds on the skin, then the leaves must be washed, crushed, put on the damaged area and bandaged.If you suffer from disintegration or intestinal bleeding, then you can prepare a decoction by boiling the flowers for 20 minutes.

You can use infusions only after consulting a doctor.

Existing signs and superstitions:

It is believed that the covered Tradescantia with its dual nature fills the house and its inhabitants with the energy to create and removes all aggressiveness. In addition, it gives confidence in achieving the goal and contributes to the speedy completion of unfinished business. Some talk about the magical properties of indoor Reo, growing it as a talisman protecting from witchcraft. It is believed that the sign of Aquarius reveals properties in this purple miracle that help the circulatory and cardiovascular system work. The indoor flower is ruled by the celestial bodies of the Sun and Mars. The sun fills the house with an atmosphere of nobility and great spiritual beauty. Mars helps to reduce aggressive energy.

Covered Tradescantia: reproduction at home

Tradescantia covered: photo of a plant

Using seeds

Reproduction by seeds is rather weak and depends on at what moment they ripened. If there was not enough moisture, cool and not enough sun, then the seed material will fail.

In order to get good strong shoots, it is necessary to immerse the seed material in water, add a growth stimulator there, and leave it there for 24 hours. After sowing is carried out in one large container. During sowing, it is not necessary to press the seeds into the ground, it is enough to distribute them over the surface and only lightly sprinkle them with earth. After that, you need to cover them with a film to create greenhouse conditions. The container should be kept at a temperature of +20 to +22 degrees without exposure to direct sunlight. The emergence of seedlings can be expected in about a couple of weeks, but this time can be delayed and up to one and a half months. Throughout this period, it is necessary to maintain moisture in the soil. As soon as the first sprouts appear, you need to start regularly airing them for 20-25 minutes every day. After the appearance of the first two true leaves, the film must be removed and taken care of in the same way as for an adult plant.

Children

This method is the most popular, since all maternal varietal characteristics are fully transferred to new plants. Growing in tropical forests, in its natural habitat, this species reproduces precisely thanks to its lateral processes, which allows it to quickly develop a new territory. It is very popular because it does not require any special knowledge and is quite simple. It is enough to separate the children from the mother plant, place them in settled water, wait for the roots to germinate, which happens quickly enough, and plant them in pots.

Possible troubles

Tradescantia bedspread (reo): video about a flower

Due to its strong immunity, Tradescantia vellus (Reo) does not suffer from various diseases and is not susceptible to harmful insects.

Sometimes a disease such as powdery mildew or gray rot can occur, and only if you water the plant too much. If signs of rot appear, all damaged areas must be immediately removed and transplanted into another container with a completely new earthen mixture.

When harmful insects attack a plant, it is necessary not to delay and process the plants as quickly as possible with the help of means specially designed for this and of which there are now a huge number in specialized stores.

If the foliage of the Tradescantia sheath turns yellow and begins to stretch, then the plant lacks sunlight. If brown spots appear on the leaves, and the leaves become wrinkled, then too cold water or containing chlorine is used for irrigation.