Alsobia is an unusual flower in the house. The neighbor did not believe that he was real, now he also grows

Alsobia refers to a ground cover plant. Its leaves resemble violet leaves due to the presence of fluffy villi and fringes along the edges. This plant is not picky and has an unusual attractive appearance.

When my neighbor came to visit and saw alsobia on my windowsill, at first she did not believe that the flowers were real. They are so extraordinary because of their fringe. When I was convinced that it was a living flower, I asked for a sprout. Now she grows herself.

I will tell you how best to care for alsobia.

Basic rules of care

The flower does not like the bright sun. That is why he feels best not on window sills, but in pots or on interior shelves.

It is best to keep it at an air temperature of about 25 degrees.

Alsobia grows well in normal room humidity. Leaves should not be sprayed with a spray bottle or allow any other ingress of moisture, as this will provoke the development of rot.

The flower should be watered only when the topsoil is dry. It is necessary to pour water at the root and be sure to drain excess moisture from the pallet.

Transfer

It is very difficult to create the optimal mixture on your own. It is best to use a ready-made soil mixture for violets, adding sand to it. The soil must be light and moisture permeable.

Ash can be added to disinfect the soil.

Choose a pot that is low and wide with large drainage holes.

It is necessary to transplant alsobia only if the root system has filled the entire space. It is not worth disturbing the plant unnecessarily.

It is necessary to feed the plant only during the period of maximum growth, while the concentration is halved.

Bloom

Alsobia blooms from spring to autumn.

These varieties are united by the presence of fringe on the petals. It is this feature that makes the flower incredibly effective.

Pruning and dormancy

It is necessary to trim the elongated or excess side ones regularly. This will help not only make the plants neat and aesthetic, but also make the flowering more lush.

During the dormant period, growth slows down, and flowering stops. They stop feeding the plant and reduce the amount of watering.

Reproduction

Plants reproduce most efficiently by cuttings and daughter rosettes. In both cases, the required area is cut and rooted in loose soil. To accelerate the growth of roots, you need to create a mini greenhouse.

Diseases

Alsobia is disease resistant. The main problems arise with a violation of care. The parasites spread quickly and can kill the plant.

When watering with cold water, the leaves of the plant wither. With insufficient soil moisture, the buds crumble. With regular stagnation of liquid, rot appears on the plant.

Delicate alsobia flowers can soften the most austere interior. This is why designers use them so often in their ideas.

The source of the photos used in the article is Yandex pictures