Tahitian gardenia, or a flower of a tree of a tiara,is one of the most immaculate plants, created by nature. Tiara - flowers of the shrub of the same name, which grows on the islands of Polynesia. Incredibly delicate, fragile, snow-white flowers - a symbol of the whole island of the island of Tahiti.
The aroma of the Tahitian gardenia is poorly describedits odor is unique and flawless. This is the perfect fragrance of nature - soft and multifaceted, subtle and indescribably beautiful. In a word, the tiara flower is immaculate! To prove the beauty of Gardening Tahitian photo is presented below.
Few facts
The indigenous inhabitants of the island of TahitiA special culture of attitude towards this marvelous plant. It is customary to use it as an ornament, and quite informative. If the girl attaches an absolute flower to the Tahitian tiara (tiara) by the right ear, then she is free from any obligations and is ready for a new relationship, for the left ear is attached to a gardenia by a betrothed or married woman. There is another variation of wearing tiara - on both sides. This suggests that a person is married, but will not be against new adventures. Such an ornament is worn by men, only the flower must be undiscovered, that is, a bud.
Tahitian Gardenia in Perfume
Undoubtedly, this flower is widely used atcreation of spirits, in aromatherapy and medicine. A perfume with the aroma of tiara has a wonderful sensual sound that fascinates from the first moments of acquaintance.
Essential oil, derived from Tahitian gardenia,- a very expensive product. The cost is due to the fact that only a few inflorescences grow on a low tree a year, which are unsealed by hand. And also from the flowers of tiara, a product for the care of Monoi de Tahiti is made: they are immersed in the purified coconut oil, which after a certain time draws in their sweet and refined aroma.
Gardenia at home
This gentle beauty is very thermophilic andfinicky, which is explained by the southern origin. That is why she categorically contraindicated any drafts, a cold and dry environment, sharp temperature jumps.
At home, bred low bush withTahitian gardenia blossoms from the middle of summer to October, the pot at this time is like a bride decorated with velvety snow-white flowers. They can be single or collected in small inflorescences. The fragrance of tiara at home is very gentle, amazing. It resembles the intoxicating aroma of jasmine - a little intoxicating, but at the same time refined.
How to care for a flower tiara?
It should immediately be noted that the Tahitian gardenia in care is incredibly fastidious, the growth and maturation of the bush is affected by any factor. Bad attitude towards him is reflected immediately.
- Temperature regime. In the spring-summer period, the indoor temperatureshould be about 23 degrees, in winter - 17-18. The change of regime and drafts are devastatingly reflected in the burgeoning beauty. If you put the bush in the heating season to the battery, the kidneys will not form.
- Lighting. Gardenia needs a lot of light, but direct sunlight is unacceptable, they can destroy it. The best option is a window sill on the east or west side.
Ground for gardenia
Gardenia rhizome with a lot ofsmall roots, which is most favorable in loose ground. When preparing a mixture for the flowerpot, it is necessary to add sand to it with peat and turf ground in the same proportions. The soil for the plant must be acidic or weakly acidic. To improve the finished shop staff, you can add sphagnum or perlite.
How to water?
Mixture in the pot must always be maintained inwet condition, but without stagnation of water. It is necessary to perform systematic spraying, since Tahitian gardenia prefers top irrigation with uniform soil wetting. For irrigation use boiled or rain water at room temperature. In winter, the irrigation system should be changed in a smaller direction, but do not allow the soil to dry out. For acidification, lemon juice is used, it is taken a few drops per liter of water. Acidify the soil every third watering.
Gardenia transplantation
A young bush should be transplanted annually, andadults with good care - for the third year. Transplanted Tahitian gardenia in a brand new pot with a drainage layer, if necessary, you can add a new primer. In no case can not break off the rhizome, so remove the plant should be extremely cautious. After planting, irrigation is performed with water with a stimulant.
Fertilizers
To stimulate the growth of gardenia and flowering,should use a variety of acidic fertilizers, which include a combination of trace elements, recommended for azaleas and other plants. Once a week, the flowerpot is sprayed with a composition of mineral fertilizers in a small concentration. In winter, gardenia prefers nursing with the use of potassium sulfate and iron chelates, these elements must be supplied to the plant by top spraying.
Diseases
There are various diseases of gardenia:
- Flying leaves from a bush. Most often this is caused by a failure of the temperature regime, poor lighting, and also dampness.
- The darkening of the foliage. Blacken the plant from over-dried or, conversely, too moistened soil.
- Yellowing of leaves. It signals the need to reduce the number of watering or the presence of draft.
All these signs can also talk about the excess in the soil of lime and chlorine, the lack of nitrogen fertilizers or insufficient lighting.
Reproduction of gardenia
You can multiply indoor gardenia in many ways:
- Cuttings.
- Seeds.
Grow gardenia flower from seeds - prettya troublesome occupation that requires a lot of time, besides the result is not always happy. Gardenia does not grow from old seeds that have lost their germination. How to prepare the seeds?
- Previously, before planting, they are soaked in stimulants from a mixture of "Zircon" and aloe juice.
- On top of the seeds it is desirable to sprinkle a layer of soil (about 0.5 cm).
- Then the soil should be gently poured with water and cover the pot with a film to create greenhouse conditions.
- The container is ventilated for several hours.
Seedlings appear about a month later.
Reproduction by cuttings
The process of breeding by cuttings is as follows:
- After the flowering, the plant must be cut, shortening the shoots by 2/3. Of the almost lignified cuttings obtained, which are 10 cm long, independent cultivation of gardenia occurs.
- The soil for the plant is prepared from a mixture of sand and peat in equal proportions.
- Shoots must be soaked in a solution of potassium permanganate, then planted in a pot and covered with a film, thus creating a small greenhouse.
To accelerate the appearance of roots before planting, the tips of the cuttings should be dipped in a solution of "Heteroauxin" or "Epin".
Care of the plant at home is watering, airing and maintaining a temperature regime of about 25 degrees.
Winter period for gardenia
"Hibernation" in gardenia lasts about one and a halfmonth. At this time, you should stop feeding and reduce the number of watering, with the lighting should be the same. During the rest period, it is necessary to exclude drafts and hypothermia of the roots.
The temperature regime in the room, where winter gardenia, should be about +17 degrees. These are ideal conditions for the formation of flower buds.
