Eskhinantus – the tropical flower gaining popularity at fans of houseplants worldwide. Leaving for eskhinantusy consists in observance of only several simple rules which even the beginning gardeners will be able to master.
Eskhinantus: cultivation and care in house conditions
Eskhinantus – ampelous plant with the long curling stalks and effective inflorescences with clusters of bright flowers of bright orange or red shades. The homeland of flower – tropics of Southeast Asia. In the habitat of ekhinantusa adjoin to trees, twisting their trunks it is similar to lianas.
Rod Eskhinantus includes about 200 types and set of grades, however in the decorative purposes 15 versions are used. Some of the most famous representatives – Eskhinantus magnificent, Eskhinantus marble, Eskhinantus Tvister, Mona Lisa and Lobba.
Despite attractive exotic beauty, eskhinantus you will seldom meet in house greenhouses, and this flower is capable to decorate with itself any house.
As it is correct to look after for eskhinantusy in house conditions
Growing up eskhinantus it is necessary to remember that this flower sort from tropics, therefore, it needs the correct temperature condition, soft scattered lighting and high humidity. Certainly, in room conditions to create ideal conditions for plant it is extremely difficult, but it is worth trying definitely.
Temperature condition
The most suitable temperature for the maintenance of eskhinantus the range of 20-25 degrees is considered. During the cold period of year this indicator can decrease to 15-18 degrees. The flower negatively reacts to drafts, sharp temperature drops and cold crude air. In the winter and in the fall the plant should not be placed near open windows or with cold glass.
Illumination
In nature eskhinantus grows in shadow of higher plants. Optimum lighting for flower – diffused light, and the location – the windows directed to the West or the East. Direct sunshine are pernicious for plant therefore if necessary it is necessary to shade eskhinantus, protecting from too bright sun.
Air humidity and watering
High air humidity is necessary for the safe growth and blossoming of eskhinantus. It is possible to support the necessary level of moisture by means of regular watering and spraying. Also it is recommended to use for flowerpots pallets with pebble, moistening which from time to time to try to obtain moisture evaporation.
As for watering, it has to be abundant, but in intervals between watering soil has to dry up surely. The flower is capable to sustain short drought, and here overwetting is capable to lead to rotting of root system.
As a rule, during the hot period of year it is necessary to water plant about 2-3 times a week, in the winter and in the fall frequency of watering can be reduced to 1-2 times a week. For watering it is necessary to use the filtered water of room temperature with the low content of salts.
Fertilizing of plant
During active growth and blossoming the plant needs constant fertilizing. As nutritious basis use mineral fertilizers. Introduction frequency – every two weeks. It is recommended to dilute fertilizers with large amount of water, than it is specified in the instruction. It will allow to avoid burn of gentle roots of eskhinantus. It is necessary to bring solution only in the damp soil.
Cutting and rejuvenation
Eskhinantus does not need the decorative forming cutting, however shortening of escapes promotes rejuvenescence of plant and stimulates laying of buds in the future.
Stalks of plant delete right after end of the period of blossoming. With approach of spring also cut off the dried escapes and leaves which have lost attractive look. Cut of tops of plant helps growth of side stalks. In the course of carrying out cutting it is important not to damage buds.
Flight connections
Eskhinantus needs well fertilized soil and scope for growth. The first change of plant needs to be carried out right after purchase in flower shop.
The young flower is replaced every spring. At achievement the eskhinantusy 2-3 summer age make change at emergency. It is connected with the fact that the adult plant develops in rather small space better. As new capacity it is necessary to choose suspended pot 2-3 cm more volume than former.
For change of eskhinantus it is recommended to give preference to easy friable soils. As optimal variant of soil mix of peat, perlite, reasonable sphagnum, wood charcoal and vermiculite in proportions 1:1:1:0.5:05 can be used. On bottom of pot pebble, haydite or crushed brick for assignment surplus of moisture from plant roots gives all the best.
Orange-red inflorescences of eskhinantus draw attention and fill space with bright tropical paints. Having mastered simple care for plant and having shown a little patience, it is possible to receive fine flower which will please for many years.