Family Asteraceae.
Under natural conditions, it is found mainly in America and occasionally in Eurasia and tropical Africa.
Eupatorium is the plant that allows the gardener to decorate the plot brightly, will delight the eye with its beauty for a long time, and will help with some diseases. This dainty flower looks equally impressive on back flower beds as well as in tapeworms. It is also valuable that it is harmoniously combined with many decorative cultures. It is used not only in landscape design, but also in folk medicine and cosmetology. Caring for Evpatorium is not difficult, so even inexperienced gardeners can successfully breed it. In this article, you can find answers to the questions "what does the steep-shed look like", "what are its types and varieties", "how to grow the steep-shed from seeds", "what other ways can this culture be propagated" and many others.
Features of the stethoscope
Sapwood is an annual rhizome or perennial, which is represented by herbaceous plants and dwarf shrubs. Straight shoots are decorated with opposite foliage, which is less often whorled or alternately located. Finger-lobed or pinnate leaf plates have a solid or toothed edge, they are petiolate and sessile, and their shape is oblong, rhombic, ovoid, elliptical, linear or lanceolate-lanceolate. The surface of the foliage can be rough, smooth, or pubescence is located on it. Baskets are made up of small tubular flowers that can be pink, bluish-purple, purple or white. Baskets are part of complex panicle, racemose or corymbose inflorescences. The fruit is an achene.
Botanical description
Sapwood is a perennial semi-shrub plant with a developed rhizome. Herbaceous annual forms are rarely found in nature. The height of the shoots ranges from 30 cm to 2 m. Petiolate leaves are located on straight, weakly branched stems. They are attached opposite or whorls. The elongated leaf plate takes on a lanceolate or ovoid shape. Each leaf has a pinnate or finger-lobed shape. Small denticles are visible on the sides of the lobes. Most often, the foliage is colored dark green. Sometimes burgundy veins or dark purple streaks are present on it.
Flowering begins in August and lasts until late autumn. During this period, dense paniculate inflorescences, consisting of many small flowers, bloom on the tops of the shoots. The diameter of one "cap" can reach 25 cm. Corollas are pink, cream, white or purple. They consist of short, rounded petals and a bundle of long, filamentous stamens. Flowering is accompanied by a rather intense, pleasant aroma.
After pollination, the fruits ripen - achenes with a small tuft. Inside there are small elongated seeds with a gray-black rough surface.
Planting a steep tree in open ground
What time to plant
As a rule, the steep is grown from seed, using the seedling method for this. But before you start sowing, the seeds must be cold stratified.To do this, they are combined with moistened sand, the mixture is poured into a glass jar and placed on a refrigerator shelf for vegetables for 30 days.
Sowing is carried out in the first days of March. To begin with, the box is filled with seedling soil mixture, and then stratified seeds are sown into it, which were previously placed in a pinkish solution of potassium permanganate for 24 hours. They need to be buried in the substrate no more than half a centimeter. Then the box is covered with glass (film) and removed to a place where it is always warm. Do not forget to ventilate the crops every day, and also promptly remove condensation from the glass. The first seedlings should appear after 15–20 days, after which the cover must be removed from the container. During the formation of 2 pairs of true leaf plates in plants, they are subjected to picking into separate peat pots.
Planting seedlings in open soil is carried out in the spring from mid to late May after the threat of return spring frosts is over. If you do not have the time or desire to grow the seedlings of the steep with your own hands, then buy it at a flower shop. Both purchased and your home seedlings must be tempered before transplanting to a garden plot. Hardening procedures are carried out for 10-12 days, at which time the plants are transferred to the street every day. The duration of such a procedure should be increased gradually. For hardening seedlings, you must choose a place that has reliable protection from drafts and precipitation.
Open ground planting rules
The best for growing such a flower would be a well-lit and open area. However, both in the shade and in a shaded place, it also develops within the normal range. The slope does not have any special requirements for the composition of the soil, but it grows best in fertile, loose and neutral soil. On loam and sandy loam soil, such a flower grows worst of all.
The site needs preliminary preparation. To do this, they dig it up, if necessary, introducing compost into the ground (for 1 square meter of the plot from 3 to 5 kilograms). After that, the surface of the site is leveled with a rake and planting holes are made, the distance between which should be from 0.6 to 0.8 m. The hole should have such a depth that the root system of the bush, taken together with the peat pot, can freely fit into it. Place the plant together with the pots in the previously prepared holes and sprinkle them with the required amount of soil. Then the surface of the earth is tamped, and the planted seedlings are watered.
Reproduction
Seed and vegetative methods are used for the reproduction of the stethoscope. Seeds are pre-sown for seedlings. To improve germination, it is recommended to carry out cold stratification for a month. In early March, prepare the soil in a greenhouse or in pots on the windowsill. The seeds are kept in a solution of potassium permanganate for a day, and then distributed in the soil to a depth of about 5 mm. The crops are covered with foil, but aired and sprayed daily. Seedlings appear in 15-20 days, they are freed from the shelter. When 4-5 true leaves are formed on the seedlings, a pick is carried out. Seedlings are planted in open ground in the second half of May. The flowering of seedlings is expected in the third year of life.
Bushes over five years old can be divided into several parts. The procedure is carried out in early spring or late autumn. The bushes are dug up and the rhizome is cut into several parts so that at least 3 buds remain in each division. Plants must be planted immediately in the ground and watered abundantly.
Rooting of cuttings is carried out in June. Young shoots without flowers with 3 leaves are used. Rooting is carried out in moist sandy-peat soil under a hood. In August, cuttings are planted in the garden. In the first winter, seedlings need additional shelter.
Caring for broomstick in the garden
The steep must be looked after in the same way as most horticultural crops.It needs to be timely fed, watered, weeded, cut, loosened the soil surface near the bushes, and also protect them from harmful insects and diseases. Since the steep is a rather vigorous plant, it may need a garter to a support, instead, it can be planted near a wall or fence. It is not necessary to cut off such a plant in order to form a bush, however, it is recommended to remove inflorescences that have begun to fade in a timely manner so that ripe seeds do not fall on the surface of the soil, and self-seeding does not occur.
Such a flower is distinguished by a very high resistance to frost, therefore, in winter, it can do without shelter. However, in late autumn, it is recommended to cut off the ground part of the bushes.
Watering and feeding
This culture is distinguished by its moisture-loving nature in this regard, if there is such an opportunity, then select a site for planting it located near a reservoir. Watering should be abundant and frequent, while it should be borne in mind that a small stagnation of liquid in the soil is not terrible for the plant. However, it suffers greatly during prolonged drought. When the flowers are watered or it rains, it is imperative to loosen the surface of the soil around them, this will not allow a dense crust to form on its surface. Pull out all the weeds while loosening. In order to significantly reduce the number of weeding and watering, it is recommended to cover the surface of the site with a layer of mulch (organic matter).
During one season, such a plant must be fed at least 3 times: in spring, in June and during the budding period. To do this, a complex mineral fertilizer must be applied to the soil; instead, you can use a solution of mullein or bird droppings in a weak concentration.
Diseases and pests
This crop is very resistant to diseases and harmful insects. However, the steep can suffer from miner, it is very difficult to get rid of them even with the help of the most powerful insecticidal drug. Before processing in the affected bush, it is necessary to cut off all aerial parts that are damaged by this pest. If it is possible to get rid of such a harmful insect, then the bush will recover rather quickly.
Growing and caring for the garden
An unpretentious steepless does not require much effort from the gardener. However, in order to achieve abundant flowering, a number of rules must be followed.
Lighting. The plant prefers sunny, open areas. It can adapt to the shade, but then the flowering will not be so long and lush.
Landing. It is necessary to plant and transplant the bush bushes at the beginning of spring, until the plant begins to actively develop. For a large bush, a sufficiently deep hole should be dug. The distance between the plants should be about 1 m. Before planting, it is recommended to add ash, humus and some bone meal to the hole. The roots are cleaned of old soil. The earth is tamped and watered abundantly.
The soil. Sapwood prefers loose, nutritious soils with neutral acidity. Loam and sandy loam soils are contraindicated for him.
Watering. Bone sap loves water. If there is a body of water nearby, the plant can be planted near its shores. It is recommended to water the bushes abundantly and often. The rhizome is resistant to slight stagnation of water, so you should not be afraid to pour liquid under the bushes, but the plant does not tolerate drought well. To prevent the soil surface from compaction, it will have to be periodically loosened. You can also mulch the ground.
Fertilizer. For more active growth and flowering, the steep must be fertilized. It is convenient to use mineral complexes. During the season, the diluted top dressing is applied at the root three times.
Pruning. Pruning for the formation of the crown is not necessary for the sap. It is recommended to remove wilted inflorescences to prevent self-seeding. Higher varieties should be tied up or planted along walls and fences.Before wintering, shoots are cut at the root.
Diseases and pests. Bonewood is resistant to diseases and attacks of parasites. Only occasionally miners, resistant to insecticides, settle on it. You can get rid of pests only by cutting off damaged leaves and shoots.
Types and varieties of stethoscope with photos and descriptions
Hemp steep (Eupatorium cannabinus)
In nature, this species is found almost throughout Europe, while it prefers to grow in streams, swamps and wet meadows. The height of its erect stem can vary from 0.2 to 1 meter. Short-petiolate, slightly pubescent leaf plates serrate along the edge have a finger-split shape, while they include from 3 to 5 segments. Pink baskets are collected in apical corymbose-paniculate inflorescences. The most popular are the following decorative forms:
- Plenum (Flore Pleno)... The height of the bush is about 1.6 m. During long flowering, the plant is decorated with double baskets.
- Variegatum... The height of the bushes is about 0.75 m. Along the edge of the foliage there is an uneven edging of white color, and the bush is also decorated with rich pink flowers.
- Album... The color of the inflorescences is white.
Skeleton recipes
It is necessary to drink 250 ml of infusion of warm temperature three times a day half an hour before eating food. Water cannabis leaves can be used as compresses to dilate the skin capillaries in the cheeks and nose. Repeat this procedure every two days. Among the contraindications to the use of medications from the shaposhnik simply individual intolerance. Be aware that this plant is considered poisonous, so stick to the dosage when using the drugs. Visit a specialist.
Good afternoon, dear readers!
The cannabis plant, despite the fact that it grows in most of the territory of Russia, is not mentioned in all collections of medicinal herbs. But after all cannabis steak possesses a number of medicinal properties and deserves more attention to itself.
Therefore, I decided to fill this gap and talk a little about the plant itself and its medicinal properties. Perhaps it grows in your area and can be useful to you at the right time.
Hemp sap is a perennial plant of the Asteraceae family with a straight stem from 20 to 150 cm in height, leaves with a short petiole, flowers are dirty pink, collected in 4-6 baskets, and the baskets themselves are collected in a pineal panicle. The bristle plant blooms in the second half of summer. It grows near streams, rivers, in damp meadows and swampy places.
For medicinal purposes, the aerial part and roots of the cannabis steep are used.Grass is harvested during flowering, cutting off the tops of the stems up to 30 cm long, and the roots in autumn. The herb contains alkaloids, carbohydrates, eupatoriopicrin (anticancer substance), essential oil, flavonoids, etc. The roots contain inulin, saponins, essential oils and other useful substances. The preparations prepared from the stethosis have general tonic, anti-inflammatory, immunostimulating, diaphoretic, diuretic, choleretic properties, and with increasing dosage - antihelminthic, laxative properties.
Tinctures and infusions from the upper part of the cannabis steak help with colds, flu, increasing sweating, lowering fever, and relieving muscle pain. The infusion of stethosis herb has a laxative effect, increases the outflow of bile and is taken for diseases of the liver and gallbladder as a laxative. Tinctures and decoctions of steep sap roots have antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, diuretic and antispasmodic effects. They are used for cystitis, nephrolithiasis, chronic prostatitis, adenoma, painful menstruation, vaginal pain, and edema due to renal or heart failure. They use the means from the cannabis steak (taking into account its antibacterial, astringent effect) and in the treatment of bruises, wounds, ulcers.
Skeleton in landscape design
Bristlecone can be cultivated as a single plant, and it is also used as a background for other horticultural crops. This plant looks great in the background of a mixborder or in the middle of a green lawn. It is often used to decorate artificial or natural reservoirs. The slope planted by a group is able to disguise an unsightly structure or a fence. Vigorous varieties, covered with frost or snow, can become a wonderful decoration of the garden in the cold season. Such a culture can also be used for cutting, its inflorescences retain their fresh appearance for a long time. The inflorescences and stems of the steak are also suitable for ikebana. It is recommended to plant it together with daylily, buzulnik, loosestrife, astilba or echinacea.
Eupatorium (Eupatorium) is a perennial belonging to the Asteraceae or Asteraceae family. Evpatorium is the most extensive genus available. It, in turn, is divided into several types and varieties. The plant is native to tropical Africa, Europe, America and Asia. Only decorative hybrids are planted in the garden.
Landing rules
For planting, the steep can be bought in specialized stores in the form of rhizomes packed in polyethylene, or as seedlings in separate pots. When buying, it is important to pay attention to the quality of the product. The roots must be free from rot, mold or other damage. Seedling leaves should not be faded, lethargic, the earth is watered in moderation.
The acquired rhizomes can be planted in the ground by the end of April, with the seedlings you will have to wait until the end of May, otherwise it will simply freeze when the cold weather sets in.
It is better to choose a place that is sunny, or so that it sometimes gets shaded during the day.
It is not recommended to plant the steep tree in deep shade, otherwise you may not wait for flowering at all.
Loose, fertile soil is suitable. An excellent option would be to fertilize it with humus. On a sandy or loamy steep, it will be bad, and it may not be accepted. The bed must be carefully dug up and leveled with a rake.
The plant is planted in separately dug holes, at a distance of at least 1 meter from each other. The size of the hole should allow you to completely immerse the roots in it and add fertilizer (for example, bone meal, ash and humus in a 1: 2: 3 ratio). After placing the seedlings in the ground, you need to sprinkle the roots so that they are not visible on the surface. Water the soil around the plant, tamp lightly, and water again. It is necessary to do this carefully, without damaging the shoots.
Description of the stethoscope
The flower has the following characteristics:
- height - from 30 to 200 cm;
- inflorescences - up to 25 cm;
- the fruit is an angular achene, decorated with a tuft;
- not branched erect stem;
- arrangement of leaves - opposite, whorled;
- attachment method - sessile, petiolar;
- shape - finger and tricolobate, ovoid, rhombic, lanceolate, oblong, linear, elliptical;
- surface type - smooth, pubescent, rough;
- edges - jagged, solid;
- the color of the corollas is pinkish, white, purple.
North America is the homeland of the stethoscope. It has a long, fragrant flowering (from mid-July to the first frost). Leaves are located throughout the shoot. The flower is usually planted behind the lower plants. It is often included in garden compositions. Decorative Evpatorium gets along well with neighbors, in appearance it looks like a hemp bush.
Purple stew (Eupatorium purpureum)
A perennial plant of this variety has bluish-green stems, reaching a height of 150 cm. The purple sapling produces thyroid inflorescences up to 20 cm in diameter. Small baskets of inflorescences can be white, lilac-purple, light pink. The leaves have oval-lanceolate leaves, hairy and pointed. It begins to bloom in mid-July and keeps blooming for up to 35 days.
Popular varieties include Little Red and Little Joe. The first one grows up to 100 cm in length and will delight you with wine-pink inflorescences. The second, at the same height, gives small pink flowers. The sapwood of these varieties is frost-hardy, therefore it is suitable for growing even in the northern parts of the country.
Popular varieties of steak
Today, the steep is rarely used in landscape design. Annual shrubs are less common than perennial ones. The distribution area is quite extensive: swampy areas, tropics, damp meadows and moist forests. Evpatorium is unpretentious in care. Its dense, spreading thickets are of interest to insects.
Due to its high decorativeness, the stethoscope is becoming more and more popular. Gardeners are planting varieties.
| Type and description | Leaves | Inflorescences / Flowering Period | Varieties |
| Hemp |
High stems (up to 1.5 m), thickened root, fruits with a tuft.
Weak stems.
Height - up to 1.5 m, bluish stems.
Differs in winter hardiness, height - up to 1.8 m.
Description and application of cannabis stethoscope
I bring to your attention-Hemp Bone Stem. Hemp sap (Eupatorium cannabinum L.) - refers to perennial plants of the Asteraceae family, or Compositae up to 1.5 m high with a branched stem. The leaves of the plant are alternate, short-petiolate, divided into three lanceolate, serrate segments.
Stem flowers are small baskets of dirty pink color collected in dense corymbose inflorescences. Bone sap blooms from mid-July until autumn. The fruit is an achene with a tuft; the seeds of the bristlecone ripen in August-September.
Other popular names for the plant are: horse mane, water hemp, Kunigund grass, turnip, sidash, fog, prince's grass, hats. There are more than 600 species distributed in Europe, Asia, tropical Africa and America.
Hemp sapwood grows in damp meadows, in forest valleys, on swampy bushes and along the banks of water bodies.
The herb steep contains alpha-lactucerol, inositol, essential oil, hyperoside, rutin, tannins, ascorbic acid, saponins, resin, inulin, choline, isoquercitrin, coumaric acid, aromatic hydroxy acids (chlorogenic, caffeic). The plant has a bitter-spicy taste.
In folk medicine, crushed steak grass is used as an antitumor poultice. A decoction of the stethosis plant was used as a diuretic, diaphoretic, as an antiscorbutic and antifebrile remedy.
Skeleton, as mentioned by the famous botanist Carl Linnaeus, is a good laxative.Collect the steep during the flowering period, dry under a canopy or in a well-ventilated area without access to the sun. The root of the steak is harvested in late autumn.
Aqueous infusion in folk medicine is used for hepatitis, malaria, viral diseases, fevers, flu, cough, bronchitis, runny nose, pneumonia, externally - for washing and poultices for ulcers, wounds and bruises. The steeple plant is part of the tea collection, which lowers blood cholesterol levels and has a tonic effect.
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Bone Stem Care
Growing Evpatorium does not require much effort. The gardener must create conditions that are as comfortable as possible for the plants growing on the site.
| Dark green five-toed with a fluffy surface. | Dense baskets containing small silvery-pink corollas. It begins to bloom in mid-summer. |
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| Wrinkly | ||
| Green, elongated, narrow, sharp. | White corymbose inflorescences. 3 months (August, September, October). |
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| Purple | ||
| Fluffy, oval, sharp. | White, purple, pinkish. July August. |
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| Spotted | ||
| Elongated. | Lilac shade. Blooms until late autumn. |
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| Factors | Conditions | |
| Lighting | He loves light, but it is strictly forbidden to expose to direct sunlight for a long time. The selected location must be open. If the plant is planted in the shade, the flowering period will be significantly reduced, and the corollas will be less lush. | |
| Disembarkation | It is usually held in early March. At a later date, the plant may not take root. When transplanting a large bush, dig a hole. The distance between the holes should be at least 1 m. Before planting the plant, a mixture of bone meal, ash and humus is poured into it. The roots of the steep shed must be freed from the old soil. After the cuttings are fixed, they compact the ground and water the transplanted plant. | |
| The soil | It should be loose and fertilized. Neutral acidity becomes an important condition. Do not plant in sandy loam soil and loam. To prevent compaction of the soil, it is regularly loosened. | |
| Humidity | Needs a lot of fluid. Landing near water bodies is one of the best options. Watering should be frequent and abundant. | |
| Top dressing | Required for more lush flowering and active growth of the steep. To achieve the maximum effect, it is recommended to use mineral complexes. Throughout the season, fertilizer is applied 2-3 times. The frequency depends on the condition of the soil. |
Pruning is another important step. It promotes crown formation. Timely removal of wilted corollas is the prevention of self-seeding. Plants belonging to high varieties need a garter. If this method contradicts the design, the Evpatorium is planted near the fence. The shoots of the steep are removed when preparing the plant for wintering.
Reproduction
There are several ways to get new plants. Among them:
- division of an adult bush;
- cutting off shoots;
- rooting of cuttings.
Bone sap (Eupatorium maculatum)
Boasts a huge variety of decorative varieties. Among the tallest are called "Atropurpureum", which stretches up to 2 m in length.Spectacular and spreading bush stands out with dark powerful stems and wine-red flowers.
Orchard Dene - another tall spotted stethoscope. Its bush grows up to one and a half meters wide, and in height it can reach 2.4 m. The leaves of the plant are green, but have beautiful crimson longitudinal strokes. The flower stalks are dark cranberry in color, and the flowers themselves have a bright pink color and stay on the stems for a long time, decorating gardens, flower beds and front gardens. "Purple Bush", despite its one and a half meter height and a width of up to two meters, it collapses, reliably holding its shape. The leaves also have black-crimson strokes on the leaves. The flowers are lilac-pink. Among the tall varieties stand about with pale lavender flowers, "Bartered Bride" with white flowers and "Album" with gray-white flowers.
It is much easier to find on the market more compact varieties of stethosis. For example, "Glutball" grows no more than 1.6 m in height, is distinguished by lush inflorescences with dull flowers. Large dove-lilac inflorescences are produced by "Riesenschirm". It is distinguished by its purple-black stems and long flowering. Big Umbrellas produces grayish pink inflorescences that bloom on burgundy stems.
Dark stems "Phantom" reach a height of 1.2 m. They are crowned with large crimson inflorescences. Large and dense inflorescences on wine-red stems are produced by the "Gateway" variety.
Sap in the landscape
The most popular are purple and spotted atropurpureum. Thanks to their colors, they create a unique garden landscape. Flowering occurs in the second half of summer and early autumn. Bone sap is most often planted in the background. It blends well with other garden plants.
Combining tall perennials, they create complex flower beds near water bodies, near courtyards and in the garden. In addition to them, the compositions include miscanthus, reed grass curtains, and zippers. In autumn, the plants turn golden and are complemented by the bright shades of stethoscope, muzzle and navel.
Hemp steep (Eupatorium cannabinus)
The flower got its name because its green part looks like a hemp leaf. Most often, in the wild nature of our latitudes, you can find this particular type of plant. It prefers wet meadows and alder forests. As a cultivated plant in the gardens, the cultivar "Flore Pleno" is mainly grown. Its stems reach a height of 160 cm, the flowers bloom for a long time, but after the seeds ripen, the plant does not sow on its own. By the way, sometimes bright pink bracts are mistaken for its flowers, so it happens that hemp sap is called terry.
North American species are commonly used for breeding. In addition to Flore Pleno, which is sometimes sold under the name Plenum, Album is popular. It produces beautiful white flowers. Variegatum also blooms in bright pink. It grows up to 74 cm and produces leaves with a white border.
Diseases and pests of stethosis
Bone sap is classified as a poisonous plant. Therefore, the likelihood of being hit by pests is almost completely absent. To avoid infection with a miner, it is necessary to carry out processing in a timely manner, cut off damaged shoots and leaves. Flore Pleno, Purple Bush, Phantom are exposed to pests much less often than other types of steep bush.
Bone sap - what is this garden flower
The plant is a representative of the Astrovich, in nature there are more than 600 varieties of it. Most of them grow in the territories of European and Asian countries, tropical Africa, some species in the United States. Only a few flower varieties are used as decorative species.
What does the steep look like
Origin story
A spectacular plant with strong stems, forms dense and tall clumps. In the wild, it is found in many regions of Russia, except for the northern regions.
The Russian-language name of the flower comes from "posconi" - the male hemp, which he resembles.The Latin name (Eupatorium) is associated with the king Mithridates Eupator. According to legend, an antidote was prepared from the plant, which saved his life.
Important! Sapwood is a poisonous plant. Attempts to self-medicate with folk methods often end in serious poisoning.
The benefits and harms of the stethoscope
Aesthetics, lack of difficulties with planting and care in the open field are not the only advantages of Evpatorium. Representatives of this genus also have many useful properties.
For example, stethosis purple is often used in folk medicine and homeopathy. This is due to the presence of anesthetic, expectorant, choleretic, bactericidal and antihelminthic effect.
Despite the wide spectrum of action, the stethoscope should be used with extreme caution, strictly observing the recommended dosage. Before starting therapy, you need to consult a doctor. He will inform the patient about the medicinal properties and existing contraindications. The latter include pregnancy, lactation, childhood, liver and kidney pathologies.
Every gardener dreams that at least one plant would grow in his front garden, which would be admired, and maybe even envied by all the neighbors.
To make this dream come true, the grass steep will give the opportunity. Although this plant can hardly be called a grass, it is rather a bush.
Especially popular is the purple steeple, which, during flowering, resembles a lilac bush.
Bone sap is a perennial plant that belongs to the Astrov family. The humid prairies of North America and the African tropics are considered the birthplace of this decorative culture, hence its love of sunlight, air and space.
This spectacular bush will adorn any landscape composition. And if we take into account the unpretentiousness in care and amazing vitality, then even a novice gardener will cope with its planting and further cultivation.
When the bristle plant blooms
Flower steeple planting and care reproduction and cultivation
The flowering of the steep begins in mid-summer, delighting until the first frost. Numerous small flowers gather in an umbrella-shaped inflorescence, the diameter of which reaches 25 cm. The shade of the corollas can be snow-white, pink, purple. Flowering is accompanied by an unobtrusive spicy scent that is so pleasant to inhale, and it also attracts butterflies and other insects.
How to choose the right rump when buying
A specialized garden store is best suited to purchase a steep sap; this will give a certain guarantee of the quality of the planting material.
Rules for the selection of rhizomes
The goods sold must be in transparent packaging in order to be able to assess its quality according to the following criteria:
- There is no mold or rot on the rhizome.
- The roots are intact, without mechanical damage.
- The rhizome is firm, elastic, and at the same time unbreakable.
- When purchased in the springtime, swollen buds are visible.
Do not hesitate to carefully examine and touch the selected rhizome, it depends on whether the plant will take root in your area.
Seedling selection
Bone sap seedlings are usually sold in an individual pot. Take a close look at the state of the plant:
- The leaf is strong, cheerfully looking up. Softness and lethargy indicate a lack of watering.
- An earthen lump is moist, not overdried.
- The roots are hidden in the ground.
If the roots protrude from the container, such seedlings should not be purchased, they are unlikely to take root.
Indications for the use of the plant
This herb can be used for a variety of health problems.
- In particular:
- if you have diarrhea, hepatitis, gastritis, jaundice, malaria, edema, colitis, apply an aqueous infusion of stethosis.
- to lower blood pressure, cholesterol.
- for colds: pneumonia, bronchitis, runny nose, cough.
- if you have edema, it is an excellent way to remove fluid.
- if you have bruises, ulcers, skin lesions, rosacea, atopic dermatitis - baths and washing from the plant will help you.
- with itchy skin due to liver failure.
- with hypertension and diabetes mellitus.
Selecting and preparing a landing site
In the wild, the steeple prefers moist soil.
Based on this, choose a low-lying, humid place for planting on your site, the shore of a pond or an artificial reservoir is especially well suited.
The height of the plant depends on how wet the earth is: the higher the humidity, the higher the bush.
Keep in mind! The sap will grow in breadth, so there should be a lot of free space for planting, about a square meter.
Illumination is important. This perennial loves the sun, it can grow in partial shade, but if it does not have enough lighting, it will not give flowers, it will look sickly and sickly.
Like most plants, this perennial needs loose, soft soil. On a sandy area, it will not grow, since sand almost does not retain water.
In order for the bush to delight with its appearance, powerful stems and lush flowering, plant it on fertile, humus-rich soil.
How to prepare the soil
Such a powerful plant requires increased nutrition.
In order to carry out the correct planting of the steep and further care in the open field, the garden bed must be prepared with special care:
- dig up the ground conscientiously, picking out all the weeds;
- cover up compost or humus in the garden bed;
- add sand to heavy clay soil, and dilute the sandy loam with clay to retain moisture longer;
- add mineral fertilizers with a long splitting period, they will nourish the plant for several years.
After that, level the surface of the bed and mark the planting holes so that there is at least 60 cm between them.
When and how it blooms
The most popular types of stethosis are:
- hemp, which was named for its resemblance to hemp leaves;
- the wrinkled look is subdivided into several varieties. For example, wrinkled Chocolate with black leaves is popular. Also known is the Braunlaub variety, which has brown leaves and buds;
- purple with bluish-green stems and thyroid inflorescences;
- Spotted steak has several varieties, among them the spectacular spreading Atropurpureum with strong stems and wine-red flowers;
- The tubular species is distinguished by the Album variety, which grows into upright trapezoidal bushes three meters in height.
Flower shapes
Small flowers are collected in about 12 pieces. in the shape of a basket. Shield inflorescences reach 12 cm in diameter.
Flowering period
Blossoming time is August and September.
For your information! Plants also attract attention in October, when a silvery ebb and fruits with seeds appear on them. The smell of vanilla is present throughout the growing season.
Changes in care during flowering
With the onset of flowering, care is no more difficult than usual. It is necessary to monitor the condition of the soil, namely, its moisture, and also remove weeds as they appear on the site.
Planting a perennial in a vegetative way
Rules for planting a steep sap
Usually, the steep is planted with seedlings, cuttings or rhizomes after the establishment of warm weather:
- Dig holes at the designated places 0.25 m deep.
- Pour humus and bone meal into it, about a handful.
- Carefully remove the seedlings from the containers, being careful not to damage the stems and roots.
- Slightly stir the earthen ball on the roots so that they straighten: this way the plant will sooner grow.
- Place in the hole and sprinkle with earth so that the growth bud is covered by 5 cm; this will protect the seedling from freezing in winter.
- Water, being careful not to break the soil around the seedling.
- Cover the tree trunk with a layer of sawdust, humus or peat mulch to keep the soil moist and prevent weeds from growing.
Until the plant takes root, it should be watered more often, preventing the soil from drying out.
Bone sap is responsive to fertilization, but feeding can be started only after rooting.
Feed with complex mineral fertilizers such as Kemira Lux, Zdraven, nitroammofosk, after making an aqueous solution based on them.
Bonewood: growing in a seedless way
Several options are used:
- dividing the bush;
- reproduction by kidneys;
- grafting.
After planting, caring for the bump consists in abundant and regular moisture of the soil. Water stagnation should not be allowed, as excessive moisture provokes root rot and the death of bushes. After each watering, the soil is carefully loosened, weeds are removed. Fertilizers are applied 3 times per season, organic and mineral dressings are used. They are poured under the root, avoiding falling on the stems and flowers.
Sapwood is a light-loving and moisture-loving plant that takes root well in almost any summer cottage. A poisonous flower is not afraid of attacks of diseases and pests; when planted in the shade, it blooms poorly. An unpretentious plant does not require special care, it is easy to propagate even for inexperienced gardeners.
Combination with other plants
This decorative bush looks spectacular in a mixborder, in a group planting with other shrubs, it can be used to cover an unseemly building or use it as a hedge.
It goes well with such large plants as Rogersia, Volzhanka, Astilba.
Nearby, you can plant a bubble, a mock orange, bushes of park roses or lilacs.
The majestic beauty of the stethoscope is emphasized by low decorative deciduous plants, for example, hosta, heuchera.
When using a perennial in a flower garden, consider its tallness, so plant it in the background.
Short description
Eupatorium has a second name. This is due to the name of the king Eupator, who, as the ruler of Pontius, used the plant as an antidote. In Russian, the flower is called poskon.
Blooming steep
Plants are common on the European continent, Asia, America and the African tropics. The hemp steep is characterized by a high (from 70 to 180 cm) straight stem. The pubescent leaves are opposite. Reddish-lilac inflorescences, resembling baskets, are found at the top of the stems in the form of a panicle.
Bonebrush (Eupatoria cannabinum L.) blooms from July to September. The roots and the herbaceous part exude a delicate aroma and have a bitter taste. It grows along river banks, along streams, as well as on swampy lawns.
Popular varieties
Known tall (up to 1.7 m) variety Flore Pleno, which is decorated with terry inflorescences. A feature of the popular Variegatum variety is the bright pink flowers of a wonderful decorative shape, growing up to 0.75 m.But today, breeders continue to discover new varieties of the flower.
Skeleton care
Bone sap does not require much attention to itself, and caring for it is not difficult. You just need to follow the general recommendations for growing perennials.
How to water
So that the bush does not just take up space on the site, but also pleases with abundant flowering, do not forget about watering.
It should be systematic and abundant, especially if the summer is hot and dry.
Mulching the soil under the bush will help preserve moisture. Try to renew the mulch more often, as it decomposes quickly thanks to frequent watering.
How to feed
If you apply the right fertilizers on time, this will immediately affect the appearance of the plant: a characteristic shine with a copper tint will appear, the leaves will acquire brightness and color saturation, the flowers will become more magnificent, and their number will increase.
Use mineral fertilizers dissolved in water: Kemira Lux, Zdraven, nitroammofoska, urea.
You can also feed it with wood ash, compost, bone meal, and add humus.
Three basic dressings are enough - the very beginning of spring; summer, when the bush is gaining color, and autumn - before wintering.
How to prepare for winter
Before the onset of winter, cut off the shrub, leaving stems 10-15 cm high.In addition, shelter is not required, since an adult stethoscope is frost-resistant.
Take care only of young seedlings, covering them with spruce branches. Place humus under each bush, about the size of a bucket, this will help the plants survive the cold.
When to transplant
The Bone Stem does not like to be disturbed in vain, therefore, he treats frequent division and transplants badly.
These activities affect its flowering and appearance. If such a need has arisen, then it is better to do this in early spring, before the growing season has begun.
Keep in mind that in one area a bush can grow for 8-10 years, so initially choose the right place for planting.
If, nevertheless, the transplant is inevitable, then, together with the roots, dig up a large clod of earth and move the bush to another place as carefully as possible.
How to trim
As mentioned above, pre-winter pruning is carried out in the fall.
With the onset of spring, close-knit shoots emerge, and the bush quickly restores the "lost" crown.
Recommendation. It makes sense to thin out the shoots, leaving the strongest and tightest. After that, the inflorescences will become larger, and the flowering will be more abundant.
In autumn, if you do not want the self-seeding of the steep, cut off all the faded inflorescences.
Do I need to tie
If the bush grows in an open area, then it is better to tie it to a support so that wet heavy inflorescences do not break off when the wind blows or in rainy weather.
The correct solution would be to plant a perennial next to a fence, wall or fence.
Growing and care
In general, the steeple is considered an unpretentious culture, however, some subtleties of caring for it still exist. First of all, you need to find a suitable place for the plant.
Location, soil, watering
The site for the steep should have a fairly large area (at least 1 sq. M - the perennial grows significantly over time) and, if possible, be located in an open place. Although Evpatorium is able to grow even in partial shade and shade, it is better to plant it in the sun - so the inflorescences will be brighter and larger.
Perennial is not picky about the soil and develops well on almost any substrate. But, if you want to pamper a green pet, it is advisable to plant it in loose (water and air permeable) soil with medium nutritional value and neutral acidity. A little humus should be added to the soil with a high sand content, and heavy chernozems and alumina, on the contrary, should be slightly diluted with clean coarse sand.
Bone sap loves moisture, so it needs to be watered often, especially on hot summer days.
[!] The height of the plant depends on the degree of soil moisture. Therefore, if you want to get a tall large bush, try not to skip watering.
Pruning and shaping, flowering, wintering
Despite its considerable size, the bush does not fall apart, does not fall apart and does not break, and with age, the bush becomes more and more stable. Its shoots, which have sufficient flexibility, are able to withstand both heavy rain and gusts of wind. It makes no sense to dig in supports or tie up the Evpatorium, it is able to independently maintain its shape.
Most species of stethoscope open their buds in late July or early August and stop flowering at the end of September. To preserve the decorative effect of the bush during flowering, you can remove wilted inflorescences.
After flowering has ended, hemicarp fruits appear. If you need self-seeding of eupatorium, they should be stored until they fall to the ground. Otherwise, all wilted peduncles must be removed. Before the onset of frost, the entire above-ground green part can be cut off.
It is not necessary to cover the plant for the winter, this flowering perennial is considered a frost-resistant crop.
[!] Bristlecone has one unusual property - it grows very late in the spring. Sometimes it even seems that the plant is frozen out, but this is not at all the case. When the weather is stable, young green shoots will surely appear from the ground.
Reproduction and planting
In the natural environment, steep saplings reproduce by self-seeding and basal processes; in culture, new specimens can be obtained using seeds, cuttings or dividing a bush.
Seeds
This method of breeding Evpatorium is considered the most laborious. In addition, plants obtained from seeds bloom only for 2-3 years, and also do not always retain varietal qualities.
Seeds are sown in early spring for seedlings or at the end of May, after the threat of night frosts has passed, in open ground. Sowing must be done according to the following scheme:
- Prepare a substrate of equal parts peat, sand, and leafy soil. Fill seedling containers or prepared garden beds with it.
- Soak the seeds in paper or a cloth for a day, moisten the soil and plant them. Sow generously, because not all seeds will sprout. Embedding depth - no more than 3 mm.
- For better germination, boxes with seeds can be covered with glass or transparent plastic, and beds in open ground can be covered with covering material.
The first shoots should appear in 7-10 days. After they get stronger and grow a little more, they can, if necessary, be thinned out and transferred to a permanent place.
Cuttings, dividing a bush
It is much easier to cut the stems, especially in this case, all varietal qualities from the mother specimen will be transferred to the young plant. For reproduction, green cuttings 10-15 cm high, cut in early spring, are best suited.
Perennial can be divided, however, with some reservations. It is not worth digging out too young, immature specimens, older (3-4-year-old) slopes are difficult to extract from the ground, and their lignified root is difficult to divide. In addition, many good shoots die when the root is cut. If, despite all the difficulties, you decide to divide the steep, do it in the spring or early autumn, after the end of flowering.
Diseases and pests of stethosis
In general, Evpatorium is considered a stable culture, little susceptible to infection. However, even an unpretentious plant can get sick or be attacked by pests. The bone sap is threatened by:
- Mice that like to settle in dense perennial shoots. This usually happens in the fall, before the onset of frost. To exclude the appearance of rodents, faded shoots should be cut off.
- Brown moth larvae. Caterpillars eat succulent foliage and young shoots. Usually there are few of them and they do not bring serious harm.
- Leaf curl virus. The affected leaves are cut off and burned.
For the rest, the steeple will not cause any trouble to its owner.
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In our country, Evpatorium has not yet gained great popularity and is considered, rather, a curiosity, although it has every chance of becoming a favorite of gardeners. The flower is completely unpretentious, very beautiful and effective. Grow the stew with pleasure and share your successes in the comments.
Propagation of the stethoscope
Bone sap reproduces in several ways:
- seeds;
- dividing the bush;
- green cuttings.
With vegetative propagation, it is possible to preserve the characteristic features of the variety, because cross-pollination will not occur.
Seeds
Seeds can be bought at a gardening store, collected from a ripe inflorescence in the fall, or wait for self-seeding.
Sow seedlings in mid-March using small containers and good soil.
Do not deepen, just spread them on the surface of wet soil and lightly sprinkle with soil. Stretch the film or lay down glass to create a greenhouse effect.
After germination (after 15-20 days), the shelter must be removed. When the fifth real leaf appears, unpack it in separate containers. Plant on a flowerbed after warm weather.
Self-seeding that has fallen into the soil after flowering will give abundant shoots in the spring. Leave the strongest shoots. Such plants will bloom only in the third summer.
Dividing the bush
Bushes that have crossed the five-year line can undergo division. Both spring and autumn are suitable for this procedure, but it is still better to divide in the spring.
After the plant has woken up and started to grow, cut the rhizome with a spatula or knife into several parts with at least three buds.
Do not hesitate, plant them in the prepared soil, watering well.
If you decide to purchase a parcel, for example, from a neighbor, when he will share his bush, then the best time for this is September.
The plant needs time to take root before the onset of frost.
Cuttings
Another breeding method is cuttings. Feel free to plant the cuttings directly into the soil in the spring or grow them like seedlings in pots and plant them in the summer.
Propagation of the steep with the help of root cuttings is perhaps the easiest way.
In the spring, separate the shoot and its underground part from the main bush, place it in a container with damp earth and put it in a greenhouse.
A quickly rooted seedling will grow there all summer, and plant it on the site chosen for planting only in August.
Growing stethoscope from seeds
Skeleton seeds photo
Seed stratification and when to plant seedlings
Regenerative (seed) reproduction of the steep stem involves growing seedlings. To accelerate seed germination and further successful development of young plants, it is recommended to stratify the seed material for 1 month. The seeds should be mixed with sand, then pour the mixture into a container and keep it cool (the air temperature is between 0 and +3 ° C, the vegetable section of the refrigerator is ideal). Sow from mid to late March.
How to sow and grow seedlings
You will need wide containers (for example, a regular box or a special seedling) and a fertile loose soil mixture. Spread the seeds over the surface of the soil only slightly pressing into the soil, moisten by spraying from a fine spray (you can use warm water or a slightly boring solution of perennial). To create a greenhouse effect, cover the top with plastic or clear glass.
Sapling seedlings photo
Provide warm (20-24 ° C) and diffused lighting. Ventilate daily to avoid mold and moisten the soil as needed. Expect entries to appear within 14-20 days. Then the shelter should be removed. When the seedlings grow up and form 4 true leaves, they will need to be planted in separate containers. Seedling care consists in moderate watering.
In open ground, seedlings of the steep sap are planted from mid to late May.
Self-seeding of the steep is possible. In any case, with seed propagation, flowering is expected around the 3rd year of growth.
Pest and disease resistance
Bone sap will not bother you with its diseases, it has good resistance against them.
It is not susceptible to pest attacks either.
The only pest that can appear on this perennial is the miner.
It settles inside the leaf, making a kind of "tunnels".
The mineral can be detected by the characteristic pattern on the surface of the leaves.
The most effective way to fight is to collect and burn such foliage.
If the area is large, use an insecticide such as Actellic.
Care features
In care, the plant is not too demanding; if you follow some simple rules, it will thankfully reward your efforts.
Since in nature, the steep grows on swampy areas of land, he likes abundant watering. It is quite difficult to fill it, it tolerates drought much worse.
With excessive dryness, it can bloom poorly and rarely.
Feeding is not required too often - about three times a season. The first time this happens when planting, the second - in June-July, the third - at the end of summer, before the plant begins to bloom. These measures help to achieve the most abundant flowering. Mineral complexes, which can be purchased at a garden store, may be perfect here.
It is better to transplant the steep sap in autumn or spring, but this should be done only as needed, because the formed plant has a more presentable appearance.
It is recommended to loosen and weed the soil periodically. The removed grass can be applied on site to further reduce growing weeds. However, if a bear is found on the site, it is better not to do this, because she loves the piles of rotting grass scattered on the ground in the area.
When loosening, it is important to maintain the depth so as not to damage the roots.
Preparing for the winter period
It is not required to cut the bush during the flowering and growth period, since at the end of the season the branches die off and rot. Before winter, they can be removed with a pruner so that about 10 cm remains from the ground. In the spring, new shoots will grow again.
In the first winter after planting, it is advisable to insulate the steep tree, for example, spruce branches, since the young root system is not yet sufficiently formed, this will relieve it of additional stress.
An adult plant does not require any special preparation before the onset of the winter period, because it is a frost-resistant plant. When breeding in open ground in the middle lane, the steep does not need additional insulation.
In spring, young shoots can only be released by the end of May, so you should not worry that something is wrong with it.
Diseases and pests
If you follow the technique of leaving, the steep will not get sick and be attacked by pests, it is quite resistant to this. An exception can be made only by miners. These are the larvae of some insect species that tend to lay eggs in the tissue of some crops. Bonewood is susceptible to this misfortune due to the thin skin of its leaves. It will not be possible to help here with medication, the damaged areas must be removed in order to avoid further spread of the disease.
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Types and varieties
There are more than 600 plant species in the genus of bony. The most popular among gardeners are:
Let's talk about them in more detail.
Skeleton wrinkled
The height of the bush reaches 1.5 m, the leaves are oval-ovate, framed by denticles. The color of the shoots is dark, almost brown.
Bristlecone blooms late, closer to August, blooms almost until the end of October, releasing white lush inflorescences.
The most famous variety is Eupatorium Chocolate.
Bone sap spotted
The difference from other species is its impressive size (up to 2 m) and a little "rough" shape.
It has an irregular coloration of the stems, on which pink spots are visible, hence the name of the species - Skeleton Spotted.
The leaf cover is dense, the color of the foliage is dark green or gray. Due to its size and density of leaves, it can act as a hedge.
The most famous variety is Atropurpureum.
Skeleton purple
This type is most popular with gardeners, as there are many similarities to the lilac bush.
The height of the bush is about 150 cm, no additional garter is required.Blooms in July, blooms until the end of August with pale pink or purple inflorescences.
Possesses increased cold resistance.
Bone sieve tubular
A powerful plant, up to 3 m high. It blooms in August, blooms until the end of September with lush white inflorescences.
The color of the stems is light burgundy, at the end of the growing season it becomes paler.
Hemp sap
Hemp sap can be found not only in the summer cottage, but also in the wild next to water bodies, in a damp and swampy place.
Compared to other species, it is rather undersized, the height ranges from 0.5 m to 1 m. It blooms from July to the end of August, the color of the baskets is silvery-pink.
In the shape of the foliage, it is similar to a hemp bush, hence the name - hemp bush.
A flowering steep tree will give the garden a special elegance and attractiveness, and the aroma of inflorescences will attract honey insects, which will be useful for pollination of other plants on your site.
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Plant species
In total, there are about 600 species in the genus of the bone marrow.
The stethosis is purple. This rhizome perennial grows up to 1.5 m in height. Oval-lanceolate, pointed leaves are covered with a short hair. The leaves are colored bright green. White-pink corymbose inflorescences stand out spectacularly above them. Flowers bloom in mid-July and last for more than a month. The variety is frost resistant. The popular Little Red grows up to 1 m in height and forms compact, slender thickets. Above, dense burgundy-pink inflorescences bloom.
The stethosis is spotted. The species is distinguished by powerful, somewhat rough features. Erect stems up to 1.8 m high are covered with whorled, short-petiolate leaves. Dark green or gray leaf plates are ovoid with a pointed edge. The tops of the stems are decorated with elongated, looser inflorescences. Popular varieties:
- Atropurpureum - purple-pink flowers bloom on stems up to 2 m high;
- Large umbrellas - large silvery-pink inflorescences on burgundy shoots 1.6-1.8 m high;
- Gateway - slender growth about 1.5 m high topped with lilac-pink dome-shaped inflorescences;
- Riesenschirm - almost black stems, 1.5-1.8 m high, end with huge purple inflorescences.
Hemp stethoscope. A compact plant up to 50 cm high has an erect stem branched from the base. Thin, cord-like processes are located around the thickened root. Three- or five-fingered leaves are attached to short petioles. The lobes are bright green and have serrated edges. Inflorescences in the form of dense baskets are located at the tops of the shoots. Silvery pink flowers bloom from mid-summer. Varieties:
- Flore Peno - larger, double flowers bloom on shoots up to 1.6 m high;
- Variegata - bright pink flowers and leaves with a white border are located on stems 75 cm high;
- Album - the bush is covered with white inflorescences.
The stethosis is wrinkled. A semi-shrub 75-150 cm high along its entire length is covered with oval or ovoid dark green leaves. Leaves with serrated edges are attached oppositely. Shoots and young foliage are brown. At the tops, corymbose inflorescences with white buds bloom. Flowering lasts from August to October. Varieties:
- Braunlaub - buds, shoots and young leaves are brown-burgundy;
- Chocolate is a frost-resistant variety with a purple tint of foliage and snow-white inflorescences.
Procurement and storage
The bush is a large bush that grows stronger and stronger over time. This plant can easily withstand strong wind and rain and even retain its shape.If you want to preserve the decorative effect of the bush, then during the flowering of the buds, you can remove wilted inflorescences. The plant blooms in summer, at the end of July.
When the bristle plant stops blooming, then, as the people call it, the bristlecone phantom appears, this is a brown plant with dry branches.
About the history of appearance
The stethoscope got its name from the resemblance to hemp. Earlier, the word "poskon" was another name for this plant. In accordance with the Latin name, the posonnik is also called Evpatorium.
Inflorescences
Bristlecone is a plant that comes from the eastern part of North America. It is often found in nature at the edges of forests and along river banks. There are various types of it, for example:
- hemp;
- spotted;
- purple.
There are also many other types of stethosis known (there are about six hundred of them in total).
On their basis, a significant number of varieties were bred. As examples are:
- Glutball;
- Phantom;
- Baby Joe.
Thickets of steep
Application
Seeds, flowers and stethosis leaves have found their application in various branches of life. The bush bush will most often find its place in landscape design because of the beauty of its buds. But it is not only aesthetically beautiful, but also extremely useful in folk medicine, cosmetology and gardening. You can read more about this in this article.
In medicine
This is a plant that definitely deserves a place on the list of antibacterial agents. A popular place has been taken by the stethosis in folk medicine, where it is used as a diuretic and anti-inflammatory agent. Small wounds, abscesses and purulent formations are treated with a decoction of water and stethosis.
At home
Sapwood is a perennial evergreen that will decorate any flower garden or flower bed. A beautifully flowering perennial can be used to decorate the shores of natural and artificial reservoirs. This placement has one significant plus: it will be much easier to care for a moisture-loving plant. Many designers note the architecture of the plant, decorating the facades of houses and outbuildings with it.
In cosmetology
The stew extract is included in products designed for problem skin, sunscreens and lotions with SPF factor.
Planting and breeding methods
The shrub is rarely grown by seed. This option is not suitable for preserving the varietal traits of the stethoscope. In addition, not all varieties of crops form seed. But even if you manage to get seeds, you will have to wait at least 2 years for flowering. Due to the continuous shortcomings of the sowing method, it is better to plant the flower with seedlings or rhizomes. Make sure that the specimen is strong, with no signs of rotting.
In order to successfully use the stem in landscape design in the future, you need to immediately find a suitable place for it in the open field. The area should be sunny or slightly shaded. In a stable twilight, a perennial will not develop. The composition of the soil is, in principle, not important. However, the steep will certainly thank you with lush flowering for the lovingly prepared loose and nutritious soil. If necessary, ash or compost can be added to it (1 bucket for each hole).
Advice. A tall flower often grows wide. Therefore, the site for it should initially be spacious.
Make sure that no water stagnates in the ground. When planting, deeply bury the root collar of the seedling. Water and mulch the bush. Bone sap is usually rooted in the spring. The same time is relevant for harvesting cuttings.
Shoots with three buds are cut along with pieces of roots, planted in containers and placed in a greenhouse. At the end of summer, a permanent place is chosen for grown specimens. In addition to cuttings, gardeners practice the breeding of the bush by dividing an adult bush. To do this, use an ax or a sharp shovel. The time of the procedure is the beginning of summer.
Stethoscope flowers
Treatment of skin diseases, ulcers, wounds, burns
Due to the wound healing property at home, for the treatment of diseases of the dermis, with severe burns, ulcers, and violations of the integrity of the skin, it is recommended to use a saturated infusion of stethosis.
A home remedy will relieve inflammation, stop the spread of the lesion, and activate healing. Preparation:
- Connect the roots, the grass of the steep (20 g each).
- Combine water (200 ml), herbal ingredients.
- Put the container on low heat, after boiling, simmer for 20 minutes.
- Remove, leave to cool.
After straining, the product is used for compresses. Soak a bandage, gauze cloth with a heated liquid, put on the affected area of the dermis. Fix, leave for 2 hours.
Repeat the procedure daily, be sure to monitor the reaction of the skin. With increased sensitivity, irritation and rashes may appear.
Itching, discomfort, unpleasant burning sensation are also signals to immediately stop the procedure, to resort to another wound-healing medicine offered by alternative medicine.
Variety of types of stethoscope with photos
The most common in culture are four types of steeple:
- hemp;
- wrinkly;
- purple;
- spotted.
Hemp sap
This species is found in wild form on the territory of Russia. It forms thickets in damp places, along the banks of reservoirs, in alder forests. It is distinguished by deeply dissected leaves that resemble a hemp leaf. Plant height is about 50-70 cm. Flowers appear in the middle of summer. They are collected on the vertex in a corymbose-paniculate inflorescence of small baskets with pale pink or lilac inconspicuous flowers.
This type is used in traditional medicine. Collect stems with leaves at the beginning of flowering. Herbal infusion is used as an immunostimulating agent, as well as for diseases of the liver and kidneys.
In landscape design, three varieties of hemp steep are most often used:
- Flore pleno - high (up to 170 cm) white-flowered variety with bright pink bracts;
- Variegatum - hot pink with white-bordered foliage.
Hemp sap
Skeleton wrinkled
This species has wider leaves and white flowers that stand out against their background. The bush is large, up to 150 cm in height. Long bloom - from August to frost.
The most popular variety of wrinkled steak "Chocolate". It has deep purple, almost black leaves that contrast vividly with the white flowers. Well suited for mixborders with decorative leafy plants, as it creates a spectacular dark spot. The only drawback is that in Russian conditions this variety winters only in areas south of Moscow.
Skeleton wrinkled
Skeleton purple
This is the most popular species among gardeners, which is highly decorative. It has powerful erect stems that do not require support. The leaves are collected in neat whorls, and the bush is crowned with dense inflorescences reaching a width of 30 cm.
Stem purple has also been used in folk medicine and cosmetology. This species comes from America. Even local Indians paid attention to its healing properties. The foliage and roots are dried and their infusions are used as a wound healing, anti-inflammatory, choleretic agent, to fight parasites.
Advice. There is a recipe for using purple stethoscope for weight loss: 8 g of crushed root is diluted in a liter of red wine and consumed 50 g for a month.
Gardeners are especially fond of low varieties of purple stethosis:
- Little red with bright burgundy inflorescences;
- Little joe with more delicate smoky flowers.
Skeleton purple
Bone sap spotted
This species has the largest sizes: bushes up to 2.5 m in height give the impression of real garden giants, for which the place is no longer in flower beds, but in the plantings of ornamental shrubs.With a spotted sap, you can safely close a small outbuilding.
The name of the species comes from the uneven coloration of the stems - in some varieties, spots or stripes are noticeable on the trunks and leaves.
The most famous varieties:
- Atropurpureum - a tall variety with dark foliage with bright purple inflorescences;
- Album - white-flowered, also growing up to 2 m;
- Pita Udolph's variety Purple Bush - growing up to 2 m wide and 1.5 m high.
Bone sap spotted
Treatment of high blood pressure, cholesterol
To normalize blood pressure, normalize cholesterol at home, it is recommended to use a home remedy based on stems and leaves of the steep. It is allowed to combine medication prescribed by a specialist, herbal decoction.
The only warning is that a complex effect should be carried out only with the permission of a doctor, and each stage must be coordinated in advance. Step by step recipe:
- Pour the crushed stems (5-8 gr.) With boiled water (450 ml).
- Insist on for half a day.
- Strain, store in the refrigerator, seal the container tightly.
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Drink the remedy only in the evening, preferably after a meal (after half an hour). The dosage is 100 ml. It is forbidden to add sweet ingredients to the product, exceed the recommended amount of home medicine. The duration of treatment is 3 weeks. If you want to continue the course, be sure to take a break (1-2 weeks).
Bone sap, description of the plant
Bone sap or Evpatorium is valued for its long flowering. He will be able to decorate your site from mid-summer until the first frost. The homeland of the stethoscope is the tropical regions of Africa. Ornamental culture characteristics:
- The plant is tall. Stems reach 1–2 m.
- During the flowering period, complex inflorescences with a diameter of about 25 cm are formed on the tops. They consist of small flowers of purple, pink or white color.
The plant blooms for several months - The leaves of the plant are large, oblong, with a narrowing at the top. They cover the stem abundantly. An adult stethoscope looks a bit like a hemp bush.
Bristlecone is a perennial herbaceous dwarf shrub of the Astrovye family, widespread throughout Europe, Asia, South Africa and America. Although, in nature, there are also annual representatives of the herbaceous form of the steep sap. In nature, steeple grass is more common near bodies of water, rivers, or wetlands.
The culture wakes up late, at the end of spring, when the warm weather finally sets in, but it quickly makes up for lost time, actively increasing the deciduous mass.
According to an ancient legend, the genus Posconnik or Eupatorium is named after the Pontic king Eupator, who used this plant as an effective antidote. In Russia, the word "poskon" was the name of the male hemp plant, which looks very similar to the steep. Therefore, even in our time, the perennial is often referred to as "hemp sap".
Among the popular names and nicknames, the most popular are the following: fog, shaposhnik, cannabis plant, nettle deaf, royal grass, noble hemp, horse mane, turnip, turnip, water hemp, prince's grass, turkey, sedach, Kunigund grass, etc.
In most cases, a tall plant, the steep, reaches a height of up to 2 m due to a straight, strong and practically unbranched stem. This large semi-shrub is retained by a well-developed rhizome.
Shoots, along their entire length, are densely planted with rather large foliage. Leaves, depending on the variety, can be with or without petioles, slightly oblong or elongated, with a serrated or solid edge, pubescent or smooth. With such a polymorphism of signs, the foliage is painted in deep green or purple shades, sometimes with lilac veins.
The main decoration of a perennial is beautiful delicate flowers that last for a long time. The color of the corolla of the stethosis is mainly white or cream, less often purple, lilac. The flowering period falls, on average, in the months of August-September. And although the flowers collected in baskets are very small, they are unusually fragrant and attractive.
Soon after flowering, the steeple forms the original fruits - crested achenes, with small rough seeds.
Even when it fades away, the stethoscope retains its decorative effect until frost due to its pinkish stem and densely planted juicy green leaves. And the faded, silvery tones, inflorescences will be able to delight others in winter bouquets of dried flowers.
Skeleton is a culture that is not too widespread in our region and deserves more attention from florists.
You can buy a stethoscope in specialized garden stores.
If the plant is purchased as part of the rhizome, you must make sure that it is free of mold, rot and other mechanical damage. In spring, swollen buds are visible on the rhizome. The root to be sold must be firm and firm to the touch and is usually packed in a bag or plastic.
If the steep is bought by seedlings in a pot, it is important to pay attention to the external condition of the seedling. The leaves of the plant should not be drooping, lethargic or soft, and the rhizome should not "crawl" out of the pot. In order for the seedlings to take root, the roots must be completely covered, slightly moistened, with a clod of earth.
Description
Evpatorium has a straight and rather long stem. The leaves are opposite to each other, sometimes they can be staggered, have a rich green color, pointed towards the end. The flowers of the steppes are tubular, small in size, and range in color from white and light pink to lilac and lilac. Flowers are collected in inflorescences that resemble baskets. The height of a semi-shrub can reach 2 meters.
Flowering begins in late summer - early autumn (August-September). The plant remains attractive even after it has faded: in October, its inflorescences acquire a silvery color, and then fruits - achenes are formed.
It begins to grow back by the end of spring (around the beginning of May), since frosts and cold weather have ended, which poses a threat to plants that have appeared too early. The shrub grows quite compactly, thereby not interfering with other garden plants located nearby. It is such qualities as compactness, height and slenderness that have allowed gardeners and landscape designers to classify the steep as an "architectural" plant. Photos of the bed in landscape design are presented below.
Beneficial features
Skeleton has a number of useful properties:
- - Lowers blood pressure
- - Reduces blood cholesterol levels
- - Prevents colds
- - Used as a diuretic
- - Used as an expectorant
- - Has a bactericidal effect
- - Has a laxative effect
- - Acts as an emetic
Planting and caring for purple stethosis is not difficult. One more quality adds to it attractiveness in the eyes of lovers of unpretentious plants: the steepless can successfully develop and bloom profusely in one place without transplanting up to ten years.
Collection and processing of raw materials
If you are interested in the medicinal properties of the stethoscope, it is important to correctly collect and process the leaves or roots intended for medicinal use.
Shoots are harvested at the budding stage. They are cut at a height of about 40 cm. It is necessary to dry the grass in natural conditions, without using heating devices. You can use special devices that dry at a low temperature.
The roots are dug around the perimeter of the bush with a spatula, washed well and dried in a ventilated room. When they are dry, they are crushed into powder.
A place
The correct choice of planting time for the purchased plant depends on the form in which it was purchased. If these are rhizomes, then they are planted in the beds in April. During this period, shoots do not yet appear on the roots of the steep, which means there will be no danger of damaging them during planting. If a ready-made seedling of a flower was bought, then it is best to transplant it to the beds with the arrival of summer, when there will be no cold weather.
The soil is suitable for him with a high content of nutrients, as well as with good drainage. If the soil on the site is poor, sandy, then before planting it must be fed with manure. All pebbles are removed from the garden so that they do not interfere with the roots to grow, they are carefully dug up. If necessary, bone meal is additionally added to the soil.
A sunny place is ideal for disembarkation of the steep, it is not scary if it is shaded for a short time during the day. However, with a constant lack of light, the steep may not bloom at all.
A bit of history
Sapwood is a perennial plant of the Astrov family, common in Eurasia, America and Africa.
Eupatorium is also called Eupatorium, after the king who ruled in Pontius and used this plant as a protection from poisons. The Russian name of the plant comes from the word "poskon" (this is the name of the fiber obtained from the stem of male hemp).
The beautiful abundant flowering of the stethoscope ensures the correct planting and care of the plant.
We grow a steep with our own hands
Possible problems
This plant is very vigorous and grows efficiently. However, if difficulties arise, then it is necessary to take measures to cope with them.
Leaf problems
Deviations can occur in cases where the steep receives little sunlight, moisture, or when there is a lack of nutrients.
If such a situation arises, care must be taken in accordance with the rules.
Pests
Plants are highly resistant to insects. However, the steep can be attacked by miners. It is difficult to get rid of them. Therefore, the affected parts must be removed and disposed of.
Diseases
Subject to the rules of care, the steep is not susceptible to infection.
Signs of improper care
If the plant grows frail, the leaves dry, there are few flowers, then this indicates that it is not being taken care of enough. In this case, it is necessary to provide the correct watering and feeding.
Liver treatment
In the treatment of liver diseases, it is recommended to use the roots of the stew. The remedy saturated with useful elements is considered one of the most effective for lesions of an important organ - just a few courses are enough to cleanse the tissues of harmful substances, start the regenerating process, and activate work. Step-by-step folk recipe:
- Finely chop the root particles (25 gr.) With a knife, you should get a gruel that looks like a powder.
- Brew with boiled water (150 ml).
- Leave to infuse, to concentrate useful elements, cover the container tightly, wrap with a towel.
Strain the product, take at one time after dinner. It should be borne in mind that the stew has a diuretic quality, so it is better not to use homemade medicine before bedtime. The duration of treatment is a week. It is recommended to take several courses, observing the intervals of 10-12 days.
Preparing the steep for winter
The plant is highly winter-hardy, although in the spring many gardeners sound the alarm - the bush does not grow for a long time. This is completely normal, so laid down by nature, so that recurrent frosts do not damage fragile stems.
Bonewood does not need winter shelter
To prepare for winter, the shoots are cut at a height of 10 cm from the soil level. Leaving in the fall also consists of feeding with humus. You can sprinkle a bucket of humus as an extra layer of mulch directly onto the plant. No cover required.
How does the stethosis reproduce?
For the propagation of flowers, cuttings are used, dividing a bush or using seeds. More details about these methods are described below.
Cuttings
As a cutting, it is necessary to take a part of the stem no more than 15 cm long.Then it is planted in a container with soil and watered regularly. After 2-3 weeks, the roots develop, after another week you can expect the first leaves to appear. After that, the cutting can be planted in open ground.
Dividing the bush
This method is convenient for those types of stethoscope that grow well in breadth. In this case, part of the root is separated from the mother plant along with the stem, then transplanted to a new place.
Seeds
Important! For this purpose, take seed from the grown plant. This is done in cases where the variety is not hybrid. Otherwise, seeds must be purchased from specialized nurseries.
The seed is first grown to produce seedlings. They are planted in open ground in mid-May.
Bush bush
Landscape application of the stethoscope
Taking into account the tallness of the culture, unpretentious care and attractive decorative appearance, gardeners are actively using the varieties of the sapwood in the design of landscape design.
- The main rule of successful placement and an advantageous position in the garden for the steep is the use of the background of the flower garden. Due to its gigantic, as for a flower, size, designers call it an "architectural" plant and make up flower arrangements, where it acts as a vertical dominant. It is planted as a separate plant element, and in group plantings. Bone sap can be safely used to cover an unsightly place on the site, plant it along a fence or near water bodies.
- Gardeners often use perennial shrub in various combinations with other plants. Spectacular compositions are obtained with delphiniums, various types of cereals, echinacea or astilba. Bristlecone is not an aggressive or suppressive plant, so neighboring crops feel quite comfortable in company with it.
- Experienced flower growers recommend planting early primroses on the site of the steep sap: crocuses, snowdrops, scilla or corydalis. Then, the site will not be empty in early spring, because the sprouts appear very late, only by the month of May.
- Blooming thickets of steep-sill make the garden truly elegant and attractive, and dense fragrant inflorescences actively attract honey insects. These are especially valuable qualities of a perennial during the period of its active flowering, when most of the peduncles in the garden have already faded.
- Stem flowers are great for cutting; shoots with lush inflorescences retain their freshness in water for a long time. And dry twigs serve as an excellent decorative material when drawing up winter bouquets.
In folk medicine
Sapwood is not only a magnificent ornamental plant, but also a valuable medicinal material. Possessing a laxative, choleretic, antihelminthic, diaphoretic effect, the stew is actively used in folk medicine. In addition, the perennial is distinguished by the presence of bactericidal, wound healing and anti-inflammatory properties.
- The herb infusion is used to treat diarrhea, gastritis, hepatitis, jaundice, malaria, lower blood pressure and lower blood cholesterol.
- Traditional healers use stethoscope decoctions for colds, bronchitis and pneumonia. Outwardly, apply lotions and compresses for bruises, ulcers or other damage to the skin.
In any case, before using folk remedies for the treatment of any diseases, you need to consult with your doctor. Self-medication can be harmful to health, and given the presence of poisonous alkaloids in the bone marrow, it should be used with extreme caution as a medicine.
So, the steeple is an outstanding ornamental plant that requires a minimum of attention when grown in the garden. In return, the owner of this tall culture will receive maximum pleasure and pleasant impressions while admiring the giant flowering shrub. And the endurance and unpretentiousness of the steeple will greatly facilitate the process of planting and caring for a perennial.
This culture is grown both as an independent decor and in composition with other plants. In the second case, even at the stage of choosing a place for disembarkation, calculate everything so that the rump is the background of less tall flowers. The plant becomes more beautiful with age. Combinations of varieties of different heights look good in the garden.
Group landing is used to hide a fence, fence or unsightly wall. This method will visually expand the space of the site. The scent of a blooming broom is similar to a spicy scent and attracts butterflies. In winter, tall varieties covered with snow or frost will also decorate the garden. In the cut form, the steep-sill retains its appearance for a long time in a vase of water. Suitable for Ekiban.
Bone sap masks hedges and outbuildings well
In nature, culture grows near water. This feature makes it possible to similarly use the slope in the landscape design of a personal plot, on the banks of an artificial reservoir, a lake. Usually, tall grass is planted in the background of a flower garden and various compositions are created against its background. Since the perennial blooms late, it is supplemented with primroses. In the spring, they will hide and decorate empty spaces in the flower bed.
In addition to corydalis, crocuses and snowdrops, the stethoscope is in harmony with delphinium, echinacea, astilba. Tall cereals, black cohosh, rudbeckia, buzulnik or helenium will be a good addition to the flower bed. Depending on the species, these flowering plants combine or contrast with perennials in color. Against the background of an emerald lawn, it can be planted with separate bushes. Group plantings will become a wonderful tall curb or decor of a boring fence, an unsightly area.
Appearance
The slope reaches a height of two meters. It is a tall, erect plant with a split stem at the top. From the root zone to the very top, the steep is covered with large dark green or lilac leaves, which, depending on the variety, can be decorated with purple veins. The leaves of the plant are serrate at the edges, usually pointed at the tips, pubescent.
Bone sap blooms in late summer - early autumn. Collected in inflorescence-baskets, small, but very fragrant flowers, ranging in shade from white to pink-purple. After the end of flowering, at the beginning of October, fruits - crested achenes - are formed on the steep.
Particularly popular with gardeners is the purple bush, which is very reminiscent of a lilac bush when it blooms (see the bush of the photo). The plant is compact, very decorative throughout the season from early summer to late autumn, does not require a garter.
The purple rose has one very good quality: it grows very compactly, without displacing the plants planted nearby.
What does a steep sill look like?
Useful Tips
- If you plan to buy seedlings, then you must definitely pay attention to the fact that the entire root system must be in a pot, but in no case outside of it, since a strong and healthy plant will not grow from such a seedling. This is considered a gross violation in the cultivation of seedlings, such seedlings do not bloom well and are attacked by insects and affected by infections.
- Bone sap is distinguished by long germination. Therefore, the seeds can sprout up to the beginning of May and this phenomenon is considered quite normal and acceptable.
- If you choose the wrong place for planting the steep, then due to a lack of sunlight, the flowers will be small, and there will be very few corollas. The flowering period can also be significantly reduced.
If you follow all the rules for planting, growing and caring for the steep in the open field, then the flower will grow tall enough, strong and healthy. And it will also delight with its abundant flowering for a long time and will become a real decoration for the garden.
The use of a stethoscope
Possessing high polymorphism, the stethoscope genus has, accordingly, many varieties. There are about 600 species of this plant. Of these, the most popular, including in our region, is considered to be the purple stew.
Skeleton purple
- A favorite of gardeners, the type of steep sap, outwardly resembles a flowering young lilac bush. An adult perennial grows up to 1.5 m in height. The plant is compact, requiring no additional garter.
- The bright green large leaves of purple stethosis are distinguished by their lanceolate pointed shape. Slightly pubescent leaves, cover the bluish-green stem along its entire length: from the root to the inflorescences.
- The color of the corymbose inflorescences, corresponds to the name of the species, is pale pink or purple. Duration of flowering is more than a month (from July to August).
- It is appreciated for its attractive decorative look throughout the season: from spring to winter. Moreover, the perennial is not at all afraid of frost, differing in its high frost resistance.
- The well-known variety "Little Red" grows no more than 1 m in height, forming slender and neat bushes with lush and bright, burgundy inflorescences. Little Joe is also characterized by its small compact size and dense inflorescences of small pink flowers.
Bone sap spotted
This type of steep sill is distinguished by its large size (height up to 1.8 m) and a somewhat coarse shape. Often, the stems are colored unevenly, with noticeable pink spots, which is reflected in the name of the species. Powerful erect stems are densely covered with dark green or gray foliage. The shape of the leaf blades is oval, with a pointed edge. Inflorescences are large and loose, of different shades.
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The most common varieties of stethosis are:
- Atropurpureum is characterized by bright pink inflorescences and a tall (up to 2 m) stem, rich in red.
- The Riesenschirm stellate stands out for its dark, black stems (up to 1.8 m), at the top of which huge pink inflorescences bloom.
- The Gateway bush is a slender bush that grows no more than 1.5 m in height, topped with large purple inflorescences.
- Sapwood Album grows up to 2 m in height, blooming with gray-white inflorescences.
- Bartered Bride is one of the tallest perennial species, reaching 2.4 m in height, and has snow-white flowers.
- Glutball is characterized by the presence of large, wine-colored inflorescences. The height of the variety rarely exceeds 1.5-1.7 m.
- The purple bush bush amazes with its erect burgundy stems and delicate pink flowers.
The species is distinguished by an oval-ovoid shape of leaves, with denticles along the edges. The dark green foliage is opposite on the stem. The semi-shrub grows up to 1.5 m in height, the shoots are painted in dark, brown tones. The species blooms for a long time: from late summer to mid-autumn, white lush inflorescences.
The most famous varieties:
- Braunlaub bristle is distinguished by its brown color of stems, buds and young leaves.
- Chocolate stands out with a bronze-violet shade of leaves, against which small snow-white flowers look very advantageous. The variety is frost-resistant, tall, needs additional support.
A compact, relatively undersized (from 50 to 150 cm) type of steplike, with a straight and branched stem. In nature, it grows near water bodies and rivers, in damp and wetlands. The rhizome is thickened, with thin processes. Leaves are palmate, short-petiolate, with denticles along the edge.Dense inflorescences bloom in the middle of summer with silvery pink baskets.
Popular varieties in culture:
- The Flore Pleno stellate has large double inflorescences that bloom on high (1.5 m), for this variety, stems.
- Sapwood Variegata is characterized by bright pink inflorescences and green leaves with a white border. Plant height varies from 50 to 75 cm.
- Sapwood Album is distinguished by white flowers and an impressive (up to 2 m) bush height.
Like most plant crops, the steep is inherent in the main types of reproduction: seed and vegetative.
Valuable cultivars are suitable only for vegetative propagation, which allows preserving all varietal characteristics of an adult plant. In addition, some varieties of the steep do not form seeds at all.
You should be aware that the reproduction of perennial steep sap by seeds involves a rather lengthy process. The culture will be able to please with flowering inflorescences only 2-3 years after sowing.
This method of breeding the bush contains several options: dividing the bush, root cuttings and cuttings of green shoots.
- When dividing a bush, sharp and powerful tools are used (ax, shovel), because strong stems and thickened roots are not so easy to separate. It will take physical effort and a little skill. Having cut the bush together with a part of the rhizome, it is important to make sure that there are at least 3 renewal buds on each part. Such manipulations are carried out with an adult healthy shrub, which is at least 5 years old, more often in spring or at the very beginning of autumn. In general, it is undesirable to frequently divide and injure the whole root system. If you do not adhere to this rule, the perennial quickly weakens and dies. In addition, the older the sapwood is and the less it has undergone division, the more beautiful and longer it blooms.
One of the simplest and most effective breeding methods is cuttings.
- For root cuttings, shoots are harvested in the spring, about 10 cm long with a full-fledged small part of the plant rhizome.
- Cuttings with green shoots are carried out in spring and summer, cutting off suitable cuttings with a minimum of two internodes.
Seat selection
- When planting a steep tree in open ground, an open, sunny place will be the best choice, although the plant normally tolerates partial shade. The culture can grow in a shaded place, but it is unlikely to ever please with flowering.
- Unpretentious to the soil, perennial will still develop better in light, loose, fertile areas. On sandy loam and clay types of soils, the culture noticeably slows down its growth and vegetative development, since these soils do not retain water well. When the soil composition is depleted, it is preliminarily enriched with compost, humus, wood ash or bone meal. A drainage layer is also prepared, a site is dug up.
- With regard to humidity, most of the wild relatives of the bush can be seen only near water bodies, rivers and constantly humid places. Cultivated plant varieties are also moisture-loving. There is even a connection between the amount of moisture in the soil and the height of the plant: the higher the humidity, the higher the slope. Therefore, when choosing a planting site, you should give preference to lowlands where more moisture collects or other places with a high water content.
It is not at all difficult to plant a steep tree on your site, it is enough to choose the right place for the future "giant perennial" and decide on the type of planting (seeds, seedlings, rhizomes).
Bone sap seeds can be purchased in specialized stores, collected by yourself, or self-seeding plants.
If purchased seedlings are used, it is necessary to check that the seedlings are strong, not wilted, and that the roots do not grow into the hole of the pot.
For planting, you can also buy a part of the rhizome of a plant with several renewal buds that are swollen by spring. Before buying, carefully examine the spine so that it is firm, elastic, without rot or mechanical damage.
Seeds:
- As a rule, seeds are planted for seedlings in special containers or pots.
- After that, the seeds are sprinkled with soil, slightly compacted, watered and covered with glass (you can use a film), creating a favorable greenhouse effect.
- You can in advance, before planting, during the day, withstand the seeds in a solution of potassium permanganate. During seed germination, the glass is periodically removed to ventilate and moisten the soil.
- Seedling pots are placed in a bright and warm place. After germination of seedlings to the phase of 4-5 leaves, the sprouts are dived and planted in separate containers.
- Sowing is carried out in early spring, so that by the onset of the established warm weather, the seedlings can be planted in open ground.
- The cold stratification of seeds, carried out in advance (within a month), significantly increases the percentage of their germination.
- It is also practiced to sow seeds directly into open ground, in the fall, but the germination rate will be much lower.
- In any case, planting with seeds will allow the plant to bloom only after a few years.
Saplings:
- The size of the pit for planting seedlings should correspond to the volume of the root mass of the plant, for their complete immersion in the soil.
- When planting steep saplings in the ground, it is important to compact the soil after planting and water the young plant abundantly.
- The distance between the holes is on average 70-80 cm.
- After planting, it is better to mulch the soil with sawdust, which will maximize soil moisture and prevent weeds.
- Saplings are usually planted in the spring. Autumn planting is somewhat problematic due to the late flowering of the steep, when the planted seedlings do not have time to take root before winter.
- A simple division of a bush of a plant with a rhizome into several parts is the simplest and most labor-intensive way of planting a steep tree. Separate parts, without clearing a clod of earth, are placed in prepared holes, compacted and watered with water.
- When the cut out root cuttings are planted, they are placed in the soil, covered with a jar (plastic bottle) and left to take root until next year. A rooted young seedling is transplanted to a permanent place in the spring. It is important, at the first time after transplanting, to slightly shade the steeple plant and provide moderate moisture.
- For propagation by green cuttings, first cut the shoots with at least 3 buds, remove the excess leaves at the bottom of the cuttings, and place it halfway in the ground, covering it with a plastic bottle. These greenhouse conditions are conducive to the rooting of cuttings. After moistening the planting site, the seedlings are left until next spring, when it is necessary to transplant the rooted plants to a new place.
Due to the fact that the steeple is an unpretentious and hardy plant, caring for it will not be difficult. It is enough to adhere to the general recommendations for growing a perennial in order to decorate your garden with a beautiful and unusually decorative shrub. By the way, perennials are grown in one place for up to 10 years.
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The aroma of steep sap is sweet, delicate, therefore it is an excellent honey plant. In addition, the plant is widely used in traditional medicine for the treatment of gastrointestinal diseases, topically - for the treatment of wounds and the destruction of bacteria.
It is important to know that the steeple plant is poisonous because of the alkaloids that make up it. Such substances contain stems, leaves and roots. Irrational use of the stethoscope can provoke poisoning and lead to renal failure.
In the common people, the sloth is called a hats, fog, horse grass, less often - a petite, a saddle.
In order to understand that it is the steep tree in front of you, you should pay attention to the base of the leaves, which is wrapped around the stem. From the side it seems that the stem is breaking through the leaf. This is a perforated arrangement of leaves
