The Jericho rose – plant which is capable to come to life and die within many decades. Not remarkable dead plant comes to life again as soon as gets to water. What it is necessary to know about this flower to take the correct care of it?
What is the Jericho rose?
The Jericho rose represents annual grassy plant from the sort Anastatika. One of variants of translation of the name of sort – to do live. This plant belongs to family of cabbage. The country where this rose meets most often – Egypt. Also the plant can be met in Iran and Morocco.
Reproduction of the Jericho rose
In the countries where the Jericho rose grows, it is possible to see it in the form of the ordinary-looking lump from dry prickles moving on the sandy droughty soil thanks to wind. In each such lump there are small pods with seeds which are capable to keep in themselves life many years.
The Jericho rose takes form of the small dried lump after maturing of its fruits. The plant contracts, leaving in itself fruits, then comes off stalk and goes to travel, as a rule, around the desert. Again the flower comes to life only after on the way finds water. The plant not only straightens the branches, but dismisses green leaflets and can even blossom. Actually flower remains to the dead. And those green leaves which have appeared on the straightened branches, nothing but sprouts from the seeds which have sprouted in plant.
Care for the Jericho rose
Sometimes this flower can be met on sale in flower pavilions. It is on sale under the name of selaginell cheshuyelistny in the form of dry lump. The Jericho rose is plant which does not demand special care. This lump within three-five days after its placing in water comes to life. In order that the plant has taken more live and attractive form, it is recommended in bowl with flower water to change as often as possible. For longer storage of plant it is recommended in week after it turns green to dry up it again. The Jericho rose will turn into small ball again. Thus process of its revival can be repeated infinitely.
What is this plant still interesting by?
In practice the Jericho rose is widely used. If to place it in the bedroom, then the sleep quality considerably will improve. Also she helps to struggle with moth. The plant perfectly absorbs tobacco smoke indoors, purifying with that air.