Angelonia flower Growing from seeds at home Planting and care in the open field

Amorphophallus is the name of a strikingly unusual genus of tropical plants. The flower grows in China, India, Africa, Asia and Australia.

Its tubers are underground for more than 6 months, grow and grow stronger. When the tuber becomes about 5 kilograms in size, a large green stem grows from it.

First, on the stem, there is one huge leaf of a brownish-green hue, sometimes with white spots. From March to October, amorphophallus grows with one leaf, then the leaf dries up, and new ones gradually appear on the stem.

The next stage of development is the appearance of a flower. The flower is large, original appearance - one petal rolled into a cone shape. In the expanding part, the petal is slightly bent at the edges.

Its color is varied - pink, red, lilac, purple, sometimes with shades of yellow. The originality of how amorphophallus blooms has made this plant popular among lovers of exotic flowers.

When a flower appears, the tuber becomes small, since it gives all the nutrients to the flower. When the flower dries up, the plant rests for about a month and the growth of the leaf begins anew. Sometimes the dormant state is delayed for a whole year and in the new spring the stem with the leaf grows again.

If the flower managed to be pollinated, berries and seeds appear. They leave all the important substances from the plant, therefore it dies as soon as the seeds ripen.

Despite the exoticism, a beautiful amorphophallus flower can grow in a pot on a windowsill. However, in order for the plant to please the eye, you need to decide which variety is more suitable for the home.

How to grow angelonia from seeds

Angelonia growing from seeds photo

Getting seedlings from seeds is a popular way to propagate a plant.

• For this, the seeds must be sown early, in February - early March.
• The seeds of the "angel flower" are light-sensitive, they are not buried in the soil, but scattered over the surface.
• Then the container with future seedlings is covered with foil or glass and germinated at an average temperature of 21-25 degrees.
• When seedlings appear, the temperature is reduced to 18-20 degrees.
• It is necessary to constantly monitor the temperature regime, otherwise there is a high probability of stopping the growth and development of angelonia seedlings.
• It is important at the germination stage to monitor sufficient soil moisture.
• When the first 2 real leaves appear, it means it's time to pick into separate suitable containers.
• Sometimes additional lighting with phytolamps is required (about 10 hours).
• Seedlings must be fed with mineral fertilizers.
• Planting in open ground is carried out only after the threat of frost disappears, around the end of May. And they can bloom very soon - in June.

Angelonia seedlings photo

As for the second method of propagation, cuttings, then it is possible only when the angel is wintering at home. Reproduction is easy, it is enough to cut the apical cuttings, which will take root without problems in conditions close to greenhouse, within 7-14 days.

Photo of amorphophallus

The ability to grow as a perennial

Angelonia growing from seeds at home

Angelonia will not survive the cold winter of the middle lane. But it has a fairly compact root system and does not need a large amount of soil either. These factors are enough for her to feel comfortable in a pot and acquire the status of a perennial plant.

Then there are two options for the development of events:

1. Save angelonia during the winter period, and plant it again in open ground next year. It is enough to dig up the plant after the end of the flowering phase, place it in containers or pots, take it home and keep it in conditions for ordinary indoor plants.
2. Use as a winter blooming house plant. In this case, angelonia must be prepared in advance for a change of residence. In August, the shoots are cut in half, a month later they are transplanted into pots and taken into the house, caring for them like a houseplant. After a while, it will bloom again.

But this method has a key drawback - enjoying the winter bloom, you will have to sacrifice the plant for the next year. But on the other hand, by pruning the shoots in February, you will get excellent cutting material for a new generation of plants.

Reproduction methods

Reproduction and transplantation of amorphophallus occurs in May. The soil should contain the following components: turf, humus, peat, leaves, sand. You need to mix all this in the same proportions.

The flower is propagated by tubers and seeds. The newly formed tubers are separated from the sleeping plant, stored until spring, and then planted. The tuber itself can also be cut, only on each of the cut parts there should be a future sprout - a small bud. The cut should be dried before transplanting into the ground.

Seed propagation is much more difficult. In this case, the plant will develop for years before it blooms.

Growing conditions

Growing Angelonia is not difficult at all

Although angelonia is quite undemanding to growing conditions, it will be more comfortable in a bright, well-warmed place by the sun. It is desirable to provide the possibility of direct sunlight 6-8 hours a day. Excessive shade will cause the plant to stretch more and bloom little.

Does not tolerate excess, excess moisture, so the soil must be well-drained, loose and light. As for acidity, neutral is optimal (pH: 6-7). Soils of the following structures are ideal: loam, sandy loam. The soil, where the "angelic" flower is grown, must be periodically fed with organic or mineral compounds, but in moderation, so that the plant does not grow into leaves and flowers poorly.

Conditions for angelonia in the garden

For angelonies, you will not need to look for sites with atypical conditions and strictly control the lighting. Despite their exotic and surprisingly original beauty, these annuals will feel good in any bright place. They will feel good both on a sunny site, and in diffused lighting, and in light shading. It is enough to exclude shade and dense partial shade - and angelonia will certainly delight you with luxurious flowering.

As for the soil, here too Angelonia is modest in requirements. The soil for her should be loose, light, fertile, of high quality. Loam and sandstone are perfect.

Landing subtleties

Angelonia narrow-leaved flower photo

Having a fairly voluminous bush, angelonia needs some space. This should be taken into account when planting seedlings, taking into account not only individual parameters, but also the size and degree of growth of accompanying plants with mixed plantings. For some varieties, experienced flower growers are advised to maintain a distance between seedlings of 30-40 cm.

Planting is carried out in individual pits, trying to maintain the level of the seedling arrangement. After planting, watering must be carried out, which should become a regular procedure while the plant is young.

Amorphophallus cognac (Amorphophallus konjac)

Another type of amorphophallus is a native of Southeast Asia, China and the Korean Peninsula. Amorphophallus cognac or, as the local population calls it, Koniaku is smaller than its titanic counterpart, but is just as interesting for botanists and for everyone who is not indifferent to exotic flora.

In addition to the word "konyaku", in China, the Philippines or Vietnam in relation to this species, you can hear the name "snake palm" or "devil's tongue". Superstitious fears among the indigenous people were caused by the shape of a large pointed inflorescence of a burgundy hue, so similar to the devil's tongue that appeared from the underworld itself. In scientific circles, this species of perennial aroid plant also has a middle name - amorphophallus river.

The structure of the plant differs little from the titanic amorphophallus, but the height of the konniaku does not exceed two meters from the tuber to the tip of a single leaf or inflorescence.

The amorphophallus tuber, as in the photo, has an irregularly rounded appearance and can reach 30 cm in diameter. The image shows the places of formation of children, which in a few years will become full-fledged specimens.

The amorphophallus river leaves the dormant period in early spring and blooms in April. The inflorescence of konniaku rests on an erect petiole, painted in the same tone as the bedspread and the cob, about a meter long. As it blooms, the smell of rotting flesh spreads around the amorphophallus, and sticky drops form on the cob. In this way, the plant attracts insects that carry pollen from male flowers to female flowers located here.

Despite the unpleasant smell inherent in the species, an exotic species of culture is grown as decorative not only in greenhouses, but also in ordinary apartments.

But at home, they value more not the original beauty of inflorescences and dull green snake palms, but the possibility of using the amorphophallus tuber for food. From brownish corms, flour and gelling food additives are made, which are not inferior in quality to agar-agar.

Ease of care

Flowers Angelonia angustifolia Angelonia Serena Mixed photo

The aesthetics of the appearance of flowers, the texture and perfection of angelonia bushes cast doubt on the stamina, vitality and endurance of this flower. But in fact, careful care is not required, but only elementary actions. When angelonia grows up after planting, the plant becomes immune to lack of moisture. It does not even need to be watered regularly, there is enough natural moisture in the form of rains. On the hottest summer days, additional watering will stimulate flowering.

Of course, a long anomalous drought may not affect angelonia in the best way: it will stop developing and wither. But don't be upset. By pruning the peduncles, you can revive the plant, and it will start to grow. On the contrary, long lasting rains can not have the best effect on decorativeness.

A more fundamental and significant element of care is the pruning of old peduncles. In this way, you trigger a natural mechanism for the formation of new shoots that will have buds and are able to bloom. And the formation of a bush or other manipulations will not be needed.

Places of growth and features of amorphophallus

Any of the 170 species classified as amorphophallus is worthy of a separate story, but most of them still need careful study and description. Today it is well known that many of the members of the genus are endemics with clear boundaries. In nature, they can be found in various regions of the African, Pacific and Asian tropics. The range includes South Africa and Madagascar, Australia and nearby islands, as well as China, Japan and India, forests of Nepal and Thailand, Vietnam, large and small archipelagos of the Pacific Ocean. Indochina is considered the birthplace of these short-lived, but in their own way amazing plants.

Amorphophallus are more often seen in the undergrowth or on limestone rock outcrops among other grasses and bushes. Above the soil, they form a dense, erect trunk with a strongly dissected three-fold pinnate leaf. The underground part is a massive tuber, the weight of which depends on the species.

Most of the time the plant is dormant, and flowering takes place shortly before the appearance of greenery.

Pests and diseases

Angelonia flowers photo

The ideality of angelonia is also manifested in resistance to pests and diseases that are characteristic of other annuals. The only thing that can do harm is powdery mildew. This will happen if such a condition as exceeding the planting density is not met.

Powdery mildew is a fungal disease, if you do not take action, the plant will not just lose its decorative appearance, but may stop growing and even die off. The most effective method is chemical - fungicides. Prevention will not be superfluous. To increase the resistance to the pathogen-fungus, fertilizing with fertilizers, namely phosphorus and potassium fertilizers, will help.

Amorphophallus dwarf (Amorphophallus pygmaeus)

The amorphophallus dwarf or pygmy originally from Thailand is of obvious interest for lovers of indoor crops. A plant no more than half a meter in height stands out from a number of relatives by completely white elongated inflorescences with a small, also white bracts.

The smell characteristic of amorphophallus, this species emits only on the first night after the appearance of the cob and from spring to autumn pleases the owners first with the appearance of inflorescences, then with the berries formed on the cob, and then with thick green or almost black feathery leaves.

Video about the flowering of Amorphophallus in the apartment

Amorphophallus titanic is an unusual and unique plant. Its place of growth is considered to be tropical forests in South Africa, the Pacific Islands, Vietnam, India, Madagascar. Interestingly, the plant usually grows in polluted areas.

Favorite varieties of Angelonia

Angelonia serena serena photo of flowers

In modern landscape design, varieties of hybrid origin are used on the basis of angelonia angustifolia, the stems of which reach 55 cm in height, and the inflorescences up to 20 cm. When rubbed, dark green jagged leaves have a characteristic apple smell. Blossom, depending on climatic conditions, can last up to 6 weeks or more.

Breeders are constantly improving their work, considering angelonia very promising: the bred varieties very often have a watercolor color or a combination of several shades. For example, in Hilo Beauty varieties blue flowers with white strokes, and the foliage is silvery; Serena has several colors: blue, purple, pink, lavender and white. But this is not the limit: a lower and brighter Serenita series (colors from raspberry to white); Sungelonia series (less than 40 cm high, blue, hot pink). Breeders are working not only on coloring, but also in the direction of more compact growth, stiffness of the stems, resistance to weather conditions.

Flower growers appreciate angelonia for a combination of qualities that give clear advantages over other annuals:

• Beauty. In addition to amazing abundant flowers, angelonia is able to form a lush self-sufficient bush that does not require additional formation, as it already looks like a bouquet.
• Potential for a long flowering period. It has a fantastic feature: if you cut off a faded shoot, angelonia is able to release full-fledged new flower stalks, even when the flowering phase comes to an end.
• Unpretentiousness. With relative ease of care, the "poor orchid" is capable of pleasantly surprising even when cut - the bouquet will last for at least 10 days, delighting not only with its appearance, but also with a light, refined aroma.
• The ability to grow a perennial plant.There are several ways that give the bush a chance not to die from frost, but to save it until next year.

Types of Helone

In our latitudes, four types of flowers are grown, which are considered the most frost-resistant and hardy to temperature extremes and climatic conditions:

1. Oblique Chelone (Chelone obliqua)... This flower reaches 70 cm in height, blooms with lilac, white or pink large flowers, the leaves are bright, with veins.
2. Naked. A perennial can exceed one and a half meters in height, the leaves are dark green, paired, fleshy, erect stems, white-pink buds up to 3 cm in diameter.
3. Lyona (Chelone lionii). Perennial bush up to 70 cm tall, buds of all shades of pink, greenery grows mainly in the lower part of the stem, oval-shaped leaves, stems are dense, low.
4. Green-flowered... This is the largest shrub, can reach a length of 2 m. Flowers are yellow, lighter on top, almost white.

Also interesting are the varieties Alba (Alba) with snow-white flowers, Pink Flamingos with deep purple inflorescences, Hot Lips with dark crimson buds.

Naked

Oblique

Lyona

Alba

Application in landscape design and not only

Angelonia in landscape design photo

The plant was cultivated recently - in 1990, and the first variety was bred only 8 years later (Hilo Princess - purple flowers with a white spot). But even for such a short time for breeding work, angelonia varieties, participating in international competitions, constantly collect rave reviews and awards. Thus, the AngelMist variety was awarded the honorary award "Best New Product of the Year" in 2008 at a competition in the United States.

Now the popularity of Angelonia is only gaining momentum, because it has amazing versatility:

• suitable for a flower garden with a single planting;
• in mixed compositions in flower beds (optimal combination with lobelia, alissum, petunia);
• container landing (e.g. begonia variant)
• creating colorful borders, framing garden paths;
• decoration of balcony boxes;
• landscaping of the interior (winter garden, terrace);
• potted home culture.

Amorphophallus titanum (Amorphophallus titanum)

Among amorphophallus there are plants of different sizes and shapes, but the titanic amorphophallus is rightfully called the most outstanding. The species was discovered and described at the end of the 19th century by the botanist Odoardo Beccari during a trip to western Sumatra.
The sight of an unknown plant amazed the public. Never before have people been able to observe the flowering of a two-meter inflorescence in the form of a powerful cob framed by a juicy stipule. Not only were the dimensions striking, but the smell emanating from the plant had nothing to do with the scent of flowers and was unforgettable.

Today, when scientists were able to conduct a chemical analysis of the "scent", it became clear that the natives, who called amorphophallus a cadaveric flower, were absolutely right. Among the components of the aromatic composition were:

• dimethyl trisulfide, which determines the smell of some cheeses;
• dimethyl disulfide and trimethylamine, present in the smell of rotting fish;
• isovaleric acid, which is exuded by worn sweaty socks;
• benzyl alcohol, which gives the smell a sugary sweetness;
• indole, one of the components of the excrement odor.

The intensity becomes stronger as the bracts, greenish on the outside and purple on the inside, open up. The "aroma" of amorphophallus, as in the photo, serves to attract pollinating insects, so its strength changes during the day, reaching a maximum by the middle of the night.

In 1894, amorphophallus titanic was recognized as a symbol of the Indonesian Botanical Garden. Individual copies were sent to England and other European countries for study and demonstration to the public.

But neither the giant inflorescences, nor the smell helped to save this species from almost complete extermination in the wild.Almost all of the "arum titanum" known today, as David Attenborough called the plant, are specimens from botanical gardens and greenhouses. These amorphophallus have their own names and constant monitoring of development and flowering.

Thanks to careful control, it was found that a record tuber weighing 117 kg in 2006 was obtained in Germany, and an ear of 3 meters 10 cm, which was shown in 2010 at an exhibition in the United States, was included in the Guinness Book of Records.

In addition to the unique cob inflorescence, which is considered the largest in the plant world, and the corms, the titanic amorphophallus has:

• rather juicy erect stem;
• a single pinnate leaf up to a meter in diameter with a variegated hollow petiole up to 3 meters high.

For the first time, a giant of the flora blooms 7-10 years after sowing. And the green part of the plant is shown above the ground only after the inflorescence wilts.

Then, at the base of the ear of amorphophallus, as in the photo, dense oval berries of orange or yellow color are formed. Flowering is extremely irregular. In some cases, inflorescences do not form for 5–8 years, but sometimes nature lovers can watch the development of one of the most unusual plants on the planet every year.

Transplant procedure and preparation for it

Since amorphophallus has a pronounced rest period, transplantation for it is an annual procedure. It is carried out in early spring, as soon as the growth point begins to swell. It is necessary that the container is 2-3 times wider than the tuber. Suitable pots have approximately the same diameter and height. The preferred material is ceramics, such containers are more massive, which means they are stable.

The main requirement for the soil is looseness and nutritional value. There is a special soil for the Aroids on sale, but you can mix the substrate yourself:

• fertile turf, leafy soil, peat chips, humus, coarse river sand (equally);
• universal soil for indoor plants, rotted compost or powdered dry manure, peat, sand (1: 1: 1: 0.5);
• garden soil and sand (4: 1). A useful additive is superphosphate (20 g per 3 liters of the finished mixture).

Transplant procedure

1. Cover the hole for the water drain with a ceramic shard, fill a third of the pot with coarse sand, brick chips, small expanded clay.
2. Add freshly prepared disinfected substrate (up to half the height of the container).
3. Examine the tubers. Cut rotten or dry areas to healthy tissue with a sharpened, clean knife. Treat "wounds" with iodine, greenery or sprinkle with crushed chalk, activated carbon, cinnamon. Let dry for 2-3 hours. Experienced growers, in order to minimize the risk of infection, after each cut made, it is recommended to lower the knife in boiling water.
4. Make a hole in the soil, fill it with sand. Dip the bottom third of the tuber into it.
5. Add soil around the edges, occasionally shaking the pot gently. Make sure that the growing point remains above the soil surface.
6. Water the plant moderately, place it where it will be provided with diffused bright light.
7. Sprinkle the soil several times during the season - "offspring" and new roots are formed closer to the top of the parent tuber.

Benefit brought

The plant's tubers are used in the culinary field. This plant is especially popular in Japan. Tubers are added to the first and second courses. In addition, flour is made from them, it is used for the production of homemade pasta. Dishes help eliminate allergies, remove toxins and toxins. In addition, they are used for weight loss.

Characteristic

Amorphophallus titanic has a unique cob inflorescence and large tubers. The plant is characterized by the presence of an erect stem, one leaf, the size of which can reach 3 meters. The first time after planting, the flower blooms after 10 years. And the aboveground green part of the plant appears as the flower withers. After that, berries of bright colors are formed at the base of the ear.Flowering occurs irregularly. Sometimes it takes 6 years to form an inflorescence, and sometimes it is possible to observe almost every year how one of the unique plants of the planet develops.

Amorphophallus belongs to the Aroid species. An interesting fact is that another name for this plant is "Voodoo Lily". Some representatives of African tribes call it "Devil's tongue". Some growers call it "The Snake on the Palm", and because of the unpleasant smell, another name is "Cadaveric scent".

Temperature regime

For most species, the optimal daytime temperature is around 22-25 ° C. It can be slightly cooler indoors at night, up to 19 ° C. For example, often grown as homemade amorphophallus, cognac adapts perfectly to indoor living in temperatures between 20 ° C and 25 ° C. But there are also exceptions:

1. For amorphallus kiusianus from southern Japan, air heated to 25 ° C becomes critical. In the heat, the foliage quickly fades in the plant, the duration of flowering is reduced.
2. And plants amorphophallus bulbifer are more hardy and grow well and bloom at 15-30 ° C.

Transfer

For the winter, amorphophallus loses its leaves, it is in a dormant period. The plant should overwinter in a cool, dark place in an empty cardboard box or container with dry sand. It is not desirable for tubers to be stored in the substrate. After the leaves wither, they are taken out of the pot, cleaned of the soil mixture and the daughter tubers are separated. If the root system is damaged by rot or there are dead roots, they must be cut off with a knife and washed with a strong solution of potassium permanganate.

Tuber sprouts appear in late winter or early spring. You need to start transplanting into deeper pots at the end of March. If the tuber festers after wintering, the damaged part is cut off with a sharp knife. The cut site must be well processed with crushed charcoal. Then leave to dry for 24 hours.

After drying, the tubers can be planted in a special soil for aroid plants.

An excerpt characterizing Amorphophallus pion-leaved

The case was presented by the offended in such a way that, after repulsing the transport, Major Denisov, without any call, drunk, appeared to the chief provisions master, called him a thief, threatened with beatings and when he was taken out, he rushed to the office, beat two officials and dislocated one arm. Denisov, answering Rostov's new questions, laughingly said that it seemed as though someone else had turned up here, but that all this was nonsense, nonsense, that he did not even think to be afraid of any courts, and that if these scoundrels dared to pull him up, he would answer them so that they will remember. Denisov spoke scornfully of the whole affair; but Rostov knew him too well not to notice that in his soul (hiding it from others) he was afraid of the court and was tormented by this matter, which, obviously, was bound to have bad consequences. Every day, papers began to arrive, inquiries, demands to the court, and on May 1, Denisov was ordered to surrender the squadron to the eldest and appear at the headquarters of the motto to explain the case of the riot in the food commission. On the eve of this day, Platov made a reconnaissance of the enemy with two Cossack regiments and two squadrons of hussars. Denisov, as always, rode ahead of the chain, flaunting his courage. One of the bullets fired by the French shooters hit him in the flesh of the upper leg. Maybe at another time Denisov with such a slight wound would not have left the regiment, but now he took advantage of this opportunity, refused to appear in the division and went to the hospital. In June, the Battle of Friedland took place, in which the Pavlohradians did not participate, and after it an armistice was declared. Rostov, deeply feeling the absence of his friend, having no news of him since his departure and worrying about the progress of his case and his wounds, took advantage of the truce and asked to go to the hospital to visit Denisov.The hospital was located in a small Prussian town, twice devastated by Russian and French troops. Precisely because it was in the summer, when the field was so good, this place, with its broken roofs and fences and its filthy streets, ragged inhabitants and drunken and sick soldiers wandering around it, was a particularly gloomy sight. In a stone house, in the courtyard with the remains of a dismantled fence, partly knocked out by frames and glass, a hospital was located. Several bandaged, pale and swollen soldiers walked and sat in the yard in the sun. As soon as Rostov entered the door of the house, he was seized by the smell of a rotting body and a hospital. On the stairs he met a Russian military doctor with a cigar in his mouth. A Russian paramedic followed the doctor. - I can not burst, - said the doctor; - Come to Makar Alekseevich in the evening, I'll be there. - The paramedic asked him something else. - Eh! do as you like! Isn't it all the same? - The doctor saw Rostov climbing the stairs. - Why are you, your honor? The doctor said. - Why are you? Or the bullet didn't take you, so you want to get typhoid? Here, sir, is the home of the lepers. - From what? Asked Rostov. - Typhus, father. Whoever ascends is death. Only the two of us with Makeev (he pointed to the paramedic) are chatting here. At this point, five of our brother doctors died. Whatever the newcomer does, I'm ready in a week, ”the doctor said with visible pleasure. - Prussian doctors were summoned, so our allies do not like it. Rostov explained to him that he wanted to see the hussar Major Denisov lying here. “I don’t know, I don’t know, father. After all, you think, I have three hospitals for one, 400 patients too! It's also good, the Prussian ladies of the benefactor send us coffee and lint for two pounds a month, otherwise they would be lost. He laughed. - 400, father; and they send me all the new ones. After all, there are 400? BUT? - he turned to the paramedic. The paramedic looked haggard. He, evidently, with vexation waited for the chattering doctor to leave soon. - Major Denisov, - repeated Rostov; - he was wounded at Prayer. - It seems he died. Oh, Makeev? The doctor asked the paramedic indifferently. The paramedic, however, did not confirm the doctor's words. - Why is he so long, reddish? The doctor asked. Rostov described Denisov's appearance. - There was, there was such, - as if happily said the doctor, - this must have died, but by the way, I can handle it, I had lists. Do you have it, Makeev? “Makar Alekseich has the lists,” said the paramedic. “Come to the officers' chambers, you’ll see for yourself,” he added, turning to Rostov. “Eh, it’s better not to go, father,” said the doctor: “or else they don’t stay here ourselves.” - But Rostov bowed to the doctor and asked the paramedic to accompany him. “Don't blame me,” shouted the doctor from under the stairs. Rostov and the paramedic entered the corridor. The hospital smell was so strong in this dark corridor that Rostov grabbed his nose and had to stop to gather strength and move on. A door opened to the right, and a thin, yellow man, barefoot and in nothing but underwear, leaned out on crutches. Leaning on the lintel, he looked at the passers-by with glittering, envious eyes. Looking through the door, Rostov saw that the sick and wounded were lying there on the floor, on straw and greatcoats. - Can I come in to see? Asked Rostov. - What to watch? - said the paramedic. But precisely because the paramedic apparently did not want to let in there, Rostov entered the soldiers' chambers. The smell, to which he had already managed to breathe in the corridor, was even stronger here. This smell has changed somewhat here; he was sharper, and it was sensitive that it was from here that he came. In a long room, brightly lit by the sun through the large windows, in two rows, with their heads to the walls and leaving a passage in the middle, lay the sick and wounded. Most of them were in oblivion and did not pay attention to those who entered.Those who were in memory all raised themselves or lifted their thin, yellow faces, and all with the same expression of hope for help, reproach and envy of other people's health, not taking their eyes off, looked at Rostov. Rostov went out into the middle of the room, looked into the neighboring doors of the rooms with open doors, and saw the same thing on both sides. He stopped, silently looking around him. He never expected to see this. In front of him lay almost across the middle aisle, on the bare floor, a patient, probably a Cossack, because his hair had been cut into brackets. This Cossack was lying on his back, his huge arms and legs outstretched. His face was crimson red, his eyes were completely pumped, so that only squirrels were visible, and on his bare feet and on his hands, still red, the veins twisted like ropes. He hit the back of his head on the floor and said something hoarse and began to repeat this word. Rostov listened to what he was saying and made out the word he was repeating. The word was: drink - drink - drink! Rostov looked around, looking for someone who could put this patient in his place and give him water.

Typical florist mistakes

The main problems for a novice grower are associated with the need to adjust the watering. In the soil turned into a swamp, the amorphophallus tuber quickly rots. Other care errors negatively affect the decorative effect of a single leaf.

Table: how errors in care appear and what causes them