Nertera - a new favorite of gardeners. Features of cultivation

Coral beads - so-called nertera, which recently won a firm place in the hearts of gardeners. This amazing flower grows in abundance in the south of Chile, in western Argentina, New Zealand, eastern Australia, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines and Taiwan.

This ornamental creeper, which appear orange berries the size of a pea. Sometimes it happens so much that they almost hide the foliage.

There are many varieties of this plant, but only one species is adapted for growing at home or in the garden.

Care nertera and features of cultivation

In order for a plant to feel comfortable in a greenhouse or garden it is necessary to create the appropriate conditions for it. The flower is quite whimsical and beginners should carefully follow all recommendations of experienced florists.

If you properly care for nertera, the plant will remain healthy for many years, and it does not need to repot every year.

· Consecration: nertera must receive at least three hours of direct sunlight each day.

· Temperature

: flower is fruition it is best if the temperature is on average 10-15 ° C. Ideally, these plants must be kept on the open terraces for several months from late spring until the formation of berries in the fall.

When placing nertera outdoors should choose a place where it will receive direct sunlight and will be protected from strong winds. In smokers flowers can withstand a higher temperature than the recommended range.

But in the heat, they will grow very quickly, and instead of the berries will appear a lot of leaves.

· Humidity: Nertera requires high humidity. If the pots are kept in a closed room, you need to put them in trays with moist pebbles. In addition, the plant should be constantly sprayed.

The plant should never be let completely dry, even in winter.

· top-dressing: If you make timely fertilizer, it will provide fast growth and a large number of berries. Apply standard liquid fertilizer should be only in the summer months between the end of the flowering period, and the time when the berries are fully ripe.

One of the main advantages of this rasteniya- it is not toxic. Brightly colored berries are attractive to small children and pets, and it is completely harmless.