Beautiful, but difficult: 5 plants that even experienced growers can barely cope with | ivd.ru
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07 Apr 2023
It often happens that the most unusual and beautiful indoor plants are capricious and demanding. We are considering species that will decorate any interior, but we will have to tinker with caring for them.
1 Ktenanta
A very elegant specimen that looks great in the interior. However, for its beauty, the owners have to pay a rather capricious rent. She loves warmth, so even in the hottest weather, you should not take her out on the balcony or outside. Between day and night, the temperature difference should also be minimal, and the range from +21 to +25 degrees is considered favorable. In order for the leaves of ktenanta to preserve their beauty and gloss, you need to take care of humidity. First, create a humid microclimate in the room. Secondly, regularly spray the leaves or arrange a warm shower. At the same time, after the procedure, it is better to wipe the leaves so that there are no water drops left.
2 Philodendron "Pink Princess"
One of the most beautiful varieties of philodendron, known for its partially or completely pink leaves. The copy is in principle non-standard, and in the interior in pastel colors it will look even more interesting. Many growers have been trying to grow a large healthy seedling for years, but not everyone succeeds. The fact is that this variety is more susceptible to root rot than others. It is difficult to keep track of it, as well as its consequences: pink philodendron loves a humid environment and regular watering. Therefore, you will have to balance between overflow and drying of the soil. For unusual leaves, both direct sunlight and insufficient illumination can be disastrous. Diffused light is optimal.
3 Aglaonema
Variegated species of aglaonema (for example, "Spotted Star") are especially capricious. In order to maintain a beautiful juicy pattern on the leaves, it is necessary to provide the plant with a long daylight day and bright, but diffused lighting. So the whole seedling will be evenly "saturated" with light. Fortunately, it is not as sensitive to overflow as philodendron, so it is better to water the aglaonema abundantly and often, as soon as the top layer of soil dries, drying out most of the substrate will have a bad effect on the condition of the flower. However, watering should not be chaotic! Spraying is mandatory. If, subject to all the rules, the plant does not die, but does not develop, it is worth rechecking the water, it should not be cold, settled, soft.
4 Variegatnaya monstera
A large plant that cannot be ignored in the interior. Extensive variegated leaves are the main "trump card" of this tropical inhabitant. Such a monster treats the temperature difference calmly, and the conditions of detention vary from +10 to +24 degrees, the spread is quite large. But one of the main problems is the illumination. With a lack of light, the leaves will lose their decorative effect and become uniformly green, like other simpler varieties. And the active sun will cause a burn of the leaf plates. In addition, they need to be taken care of by regularly wiping with a damp cloth. This helps the plant to maintain both moisture and unusual coloring. You can add milk to the water. It will make the leaves more shiny, and also create a protective film on their surface. Then the spider mite or other pests will not be so dangerous.
5 Cordylina
This is another indoor flower for lovers of bright plants, the cordillina has a pink edge on the outside of the elongated leaves. Because of it, the same high requirements for light: it must be bright, enveloping, but diffused. The western and eastern parts of the apartments are well suited as locations for the exotic, but it is better to put it not on the windowsill, but somewhere nearby. In spring and summer, the flower is watered as the upper layer of the earth dries, and in winter watering must be reduced. During this period, the main goal is to prevent the earthen coma from drying out, so excessive moistening is unnecessary. One of the frequent complaints of gardeners breeding cordylina is the falling of leaves located at the bottom. in fact, this is not a problem, but a natural process. But if you notice that the foliage is falling too actively, it is worth reviewing the care of the plant.
