Nematanthus belongs to the Gesnerieceae family. IN natural conditions it is a subshrub or herbaceous plant, growing or permanently attached to other plants (epiphyte). The genus includes about 30 species. The homeland of Nematanthus is South America. By modern classification it included the once independent clan of Hypocyrtus.
general description
Nematanthus shoots are climbing, creeping or hanging, up to 90 cm long. They first grow vertically, then lower under their own weight. Its leaves are small, succulent, elongated with a sharp tip, colored green color, in some species the underside of the leaf blade is purple.
Due to the unusual shape of flowers with fused sepals, nematanthus is sometimes called “goldfish”. The corollas of the plant are colored orange, pink, red, and purple. Flowering is abundant, long lasting, lasting all summer.
Nematanthus is considered both an ornamental foliage and an ornamental flowering plant.
Types of Nematanthus
- Nematanthus ankles - subshrub with oval smooth leaves up to 10 cm long and red flowers.
- Nematanthus Wetsteina – This is a plant with thin hanging stems maximum 90 cm long. The leaves are small, as if waxy, and have a beautiful dark green color. Blooms with yellow-orange flowers.
- Nematanthus Tropicana has yellow-orange flowers with red stripes.
- Nematanthus Gregarius– It is thanks to this species that Nematanthus is sometimes called a goldfish. Its yellow-red flowers really resemble aquarium fish in shape and color.
- Nematanthus Prirechny is a climbing plant with lemon flowers. The leaves are shiny, green above, reddish below, smooth and shiny, 5-10 cm in size.
- Nematanthus Fritsch– a shrub up to 60 cm high with a pubescent stem and pink flowers. The leaves, colored red on the underside, reach 7.5 cm.
- Nematanthus naked- semi-ampelous shrub with glossy small leaves and bright orange flowers.
- Nematanthus Monetolifolia - a plant with drooping shoots and tiny light green leaves. When the red flowers with a yellow edge fade, the plant sheds its leaves.
- Nematanthus finely bristled – miniature, no more than 25 cm in height, plant with orange-red flowers.
Nematanthus care
Nematanthus is not one of the easiest plants to care for, but if you follow all the rules exactly, caring for it will not take much time.
Temperature and lighting
Nematanthus needs a lot of sun, it will feel great in south window and only on a summer afternoon may shading be required. This is one of those plants that can grow entirely under artificial light. In winter, additional lighting is necessary.
In summer, room temperature is suitable for nematanthus. Cooler wintering at 16-18 degrees stimulates flowering. The plant can withstand lower temperatures, but then it must almost stop watering.
Humidity and watering
Air humidity doesn't matter. Spray only at high temperatures and dry air.
Watering is plentiful in summer, moderate in autumn, and scarce in winter. Do not allow water to stagnate at the roots and the earthen clod to dry out.
Fertilizer and feeding
Nematanthus is fed in spring and summer with complete mineral fertilizer, and in the spring this is done twice a month, and in the summer – once every 3-4 weeks. Feeding is stopped after flowering ends.
Soil and replanting
The plant is suitable for Saintpaulia substrate with the addition of crushed brick, sand, crushed coal, sphagnum moss and pine bark to make the soil more suitable for the epiphyte.
There is often no need to replant the plant. It is enough to transplant the flower into a larger pot with a good drainage layer once every 2-3 years. Nematanthus pot small will do and small - it has a weak root system.
Flowering and pruning
Nematanthus blooms for a long time and abundantly on the shoots of the current year. So that the flowering is abundant, and the bush beautiful plant annual pruning is required.
Nematanthus grown as a hanging plant is pruned lightly, only to stimulate the formation of side shoots. The flower, which is formed into a bush, is cut in half. This can be done in the fall immediately after flowering or in the spring, at the end of February - beginning of March.
Reproduction of nematanthus
Nematanthus is propagated throughout the year apical cuttings with at least four internodes. It is better if there are 6-8 of them.
Rooting can occur in water, perlite or peat. All you need is a high temperature, about 22-25 degrees, daily spraying, light and a transparent film for covering. For rooting, it is better to take thick shoots from previous years, as young branches can rot.
When the young plants begin to grow, they are planted in the ground several at a time.
Pests, diseases and possible problems
When pests appear, nematanthus is treated with an insecticide, for example, actelik.
In the absence of drainage or stagnation of water at the roots, the plant can be affected by various rots, and a disease is also possible powdery mildew. Stop watering and spraying and treat the flower with a systemic fungicide.
If watered incorrectly and kept too cold, the nematanthus may shed its leaves and flowers.
Excess fertilizer will cause yellowing of the leaves.
If you spray plants at midday, a burn may appear on the leaves.
From watering cold water the plant may shed its leaves.
The genus Nematanthus includes only six species of semi-epiphytic and epiphytic vines, subshrubs and shrubs, which are included in the Gesneriev family. In the wild, these plants are most often found in South America.
The origin of the name is due to two Greek words nema - thread and anthos - flower, due to the fact that some flowers of the plant have a thin and long pedicel. The flowers are red, orange, pink or yellow. In appearance, the Nematanthus plant can be compared with the Hypocyrtus flower and Columnea, for this reason, previously some species were also classified in this genus.
Varieties and types of nematanthus
This plant is a climbing plant with satin-green, elliptical and opposite leaves, reaching up to 5-10 centimeters, which are reddish in color on the underside.
In the wild, the plant reaches up to 60 centimeters in height. The leaves are reddish below, reaching up to 7.5 centimeters, quite beautiful with a green color. The flowers are bright pink, with a funnel up to 5 cm.
It is an epiphytic climbing shrub. The leaves are light green in color, without pubescence, elliptical and opposite, reaching up to 10 centimeters long and 4 centimeters wide, and the length of the peduncle is up to 10 centimeters, which emerges from the axils of the leaflets. The flowers are solitary, funnel-shaped, scarlet-red in color, and the corolla tube is swollen at the base. The calyx consists of five narrow segments and is incised.
Grown as hanging plant with thin, abundantly branching stems reaching up to 90 centimeters in length. The leaf cover is small, waxy, oval, with a dark green color. The flowers have an orange-red hue with impurities yellow color, reach up to 2.5 centimeters in length. The flowering period occurs quite abundantly and for a long time.
Nematanthus care at home
When growing nematanthus, it is necessary to provide diffused bright lighting up to 12-14 hours a day, somewhat similar to lighting for Saintpaulias. When choosing a place for permanent habitat, it is best to choose windows of eastern and western orientation; the plant can also tolerate being placed near a northern window, but in the autumn-winter period the plant will not have enough sunlight and there may be a problem with flowering.
If the plant is placed near south-facing windows, then it will summer period it is necessary to provide shading from direct sunlight to avoid sunburn foliage.
In winter, it is necessary to provide the nematanthus with maximum lighting. You can also use additional lighting; plants respond well to them. Place large specimens under fluorescent lamps not very convenient due to their size.
During the active growing season, the plant must be kept in warm room at a temperature range of 19 to 24 degrees. IN winter time There is a dormant period for the plant, during which it is necessary to lower the temperature to 14-16 degrees.
Nematanthus can withstand depression quite well temperature regime, but with prolonged exposure to temperatures below 13 degrees, it will negatively affect the appearance of the plant. If the temperature reaches 7 degrees, the leaf cover falls off and turns brown. At very high temperatures of about 27 degrees and above, the plant suffers greatly. At night, it is very useful for the plant to ensure that the temperature drops to 5-10 degrees.
Watering and air humidity
IN spring-autumn period nematanthus plant requires abundant watering, and in winter, watering is reduced to moderate, especially when kept cool. When watering, it is necessary to use only soft and settled water at room temperature, which is used to moisten it as the top layer of soil dries.
If these are species with large leaves that absorb large quantity moisture, differentiated moisture is used, depending on the size of the leaves, the size of the plant itself and the composition of the soil.
If your plant is experiencing crowding large sheets and falling of small ones, this is a consequence of insufficient watering. If the soil is very dry, it is necessary to immerse the plant and pot in a container of water to allow the soil to absorb moisture, then add fresh soil into the gaps formed between the walls and the soil.
The nematanthus plant must be provided relative humidity about 50 percent. Moreover, the level of humidity is directly proportional to the temperature of the content: the higher the temperature conditions, the higher the air humidity should be. At temperature conditions not higher than 21 degrees, it is recommended to provide 50 percent air humidity. If the temperature reaches up to 27 degrees, the air humidity needs to be increased to a higher level of about 60 percent.
Every day it is useful to spray the plant with a soft and warm water. In winter, spraying is not carried out when kept in cool conditions, but you can place the dishes with the plant on damp expanded clay or pebbles to increase air humidity.
Fertilizer and pruning
During the active growing season, fertilize the nematanthus once every two weeks with complex mineral fertilizer. In the autumn period, feeding should be reduced, and in winter, do not feed at all.
The plant blooms from spring to autumn, but if you provide the plant with sufficient lighting in winter, it can also bloom.
A characteristic difference between nematanthus and many plants is the appearance of flowers only on young shoots. It is for this reason that the plant needs regular anti-aging pruning. It is usually carried out after the flowering period.
If the plant is kept warm in winter, it grows and needs new pruning in spring. Overgrown plants should not be thrown away; they can also be re-rooted by cutting off stronger shoots and rooting them.
Nematanthus transplant
In the spring, nematanthus is transplanted into earth mixture as needed. You should not greatly increase the size of the container when replanting, as the plant feels best in cramped conditions. New dishes choose a slightly larger 1-2 centimeters in diameter compared to the previous pot.
Epiphytic or semi-epiphytic existence in natural conditions is due to the need for drainage in the container, stagnation of moisture in the container and loose soil. The substrate is slightly acidic or neutral, light, loose and breathable with a pH of 5.5-6. For example, you can use the following composition: 1 part humus, 2 parts leaf soil, 1 part peat and 1 part sand, with the addition of chopped sphagnum and pieces of charcoal to the soil.
Nematanthus propagation by seeds and cuttings
Nematanthus propagates using seeds in the same way as other Gesneriaceae propagate. Sprinkle dusty seeds onto White list paper from already matured boxes. By gently tapping the leaf, you should sow the seeds evenly over the surface of the pre-moistened and leveled substrate, and then cover with glass.
After this, the crops are watered through the pan. And as soon as the first shoots appear, you should move the glass to the edge; the seedlings need picking. Grown young plants are planted in the same way as cuttings, several in one container. The flowering period will begin next year.
Nemanthus is successfully propagated by stem or apical cuttings. Cuttings are cut in size from 7 to 10 centimeters throughout the year. The leaves are removed from the lower third of the cutting and planted in sphagnum or loose, breathable soil. It is better to initially hide the mother plant from which the cuttings were taken from the sun in a shaded place. After a long period of time, numerous shoots will appear from the center of the dish.
Possible difficulties
- The appearance of light brown spots on the surface of the leaves , may indicate watering with cool water; for irrigation, the water temperature should be 20 degrees.
- If the nematanthus sheds its leaf cover in the autumn-winter period , the reason for this may be the low temperature limit in the content.
- The plant suffers from severe dryness of the root system , this happens due to the substrate being too dry in the summer.
- The tips of the leaves turn yellow and dry , the cause may be low humidity at high temperatures.
- Flowers turn brown and fall , this happens when water gets on the flowers, try not to do this when spraying.
- The plant may be affected by the disease gray rot with excess moisture . And also pests: aphids, thrips, spider mites.
Nowadays, probably, every house or apartment has fresh flowers. Some people breed them for sale, but for others it is a fascinating hobby. Home flowers become great decoration room, which is ideal for any interior. Just don’t forget that for healthy growth they need constant proper care. Nematanthus, which requires considerable effort to care for at home, belongs to the Gesneriaceae family, which has 28 species. The flower was discovered in 1846 by German botanist and doctor Heinrich Adolf von Schröder. Nematanthus is also called money flower. This plant symbolizes prosperity, which is why many gardeners grow it at home.
general information
The genus Nematanthus includes semi-shrub and bush plants native to Brazil. But these days these flowers can be found almost throughout the continent. Its leaves are elliptical in shape, small in size and dark green in color. The stems are straight and very thin, so as the plant grows they bend under the weight of the flower. The flower stalks are tubular in shape and can reach a length of approximately 5 centimeters. The corolla of the nematanthus (can it be kept at home and how to properly care for it will be discussed later) can be red, pink, yellow or purple. The flowering period is quite long and lasts from spring to autumn. IN room conditions The flower is usually grown in various decorative vessels and hanging baskets.
Plant care
So, you have decided to breed nematanthus at home. Caring for this plant at home is a very painstaking task, but if you follow some tips and recommendations, which will be discussed below, then even a novice gardener will not have any special problems with this. Despite the fact that the plant is not particularly demanding and whimsical, nevertheless, in order for it to grow well and delight you with its beauty, it is necessary to create for it special conditions. This is where the main difficulties lie.
Indoor flowers need bright light for at least 12 hours a day, but plants should not be left under direct sun rays. Special attention lighting should be given in winter, when there is a clear lack of sunlight.
It is best to keep nematanthus on a windowsill facing west or east. A special flower stand is used for this. On south side at home you will have to protect the flower from sunlight during the midday hours, and on the north side you need to turn on artificial lighting, which should supply the plant with light for at least 15 hours.
Microclimate
Nematanthus, care for which at home requires the creation of certain climatic conditions, feels best at an air temperature of 20-24 degrees summer time, and at 16 degrees - in winter. If the room temperature is 28 degrees or higher, the flower will suffer. Therefore, at night it is better to take it outside or into a cooler room with an air temperature difference of approximately ten degrees. This is necessary so that Nematanthus can rest from the heat of the day and gain strength. The plant reacts quite normally to short-term cold spells, but it is not recommended to keep it for a long time at temperatures below 12 degrees, since otherwise the nematanthus will lose its attractive appearance. appearance. And at a temperature of 5 degrees, the leaves of the flower may fall off.
When caring for this plant, much attention should be paid to indoor air humidity. Nematanthus (goldfish is one of its names)_ grows best with a humidity of at least 50 percent. But temperature plays a big role here. environment. The higher it is, the higher the humidity should be. To do this, it is necessary to spray the plants with water from a spray bottle. But this must be done in such a way that water does not get on the flower itself, otherwise it will lose its decorative effect. A good alternative to spraying is to place a container with wet pebbles near the plant. In winter, spraying is not required, since due to low temperatures the flower may freeze and die.
As for watering, you should not do it too often. The signal for watering is when the soil in the pot dries out. The water must first be left to warm up to room temperature. A sign of lack of moisture is the leaves curling and falling off. If this begins to happen, then the Nematanthus flower is immersed in a container of water so that the water does not overflow into the pot. Thus, the plant itself will take as much water as it needs through drain holes at the bottom of the pot. As soon as the ground is moistened, the plant is taken out of the water, covered with polyethylene and left in this form until the flower regains its attractiveness. When watering, you should not over-water the nematanthus, as this can cause root rot and death of the flower.
Plant pruning
In order for the nematanthus, which should be cared for regularly at home, to be attractive, and its flowering to be lush and stable, it is necessary to periodically trim the flower. It is best to do this in mid-autumn, after the end of the flowering period, when the flower is preparing for winter. However, if the plant will be kept in a warm room in winter, then it is better to postpone pruning until early spring. Weak and thin shoots need to be trimmed.
Preparing nematanthus for wintering
In order for the plant to overwinter well, it is very important to provide it with suitable conditions. The plant should be placed in a place with good lighting that is away from the heating system. In addition, during the winter period the amount of watering should be reduced and fertilizing should be stopped altogether. If the room temperature does not exceed 12 degrees, then you don’t have to water the flower at all.
If the nematanthus is kept in a warm room throughout the winter, its flowering period will not be as abundant or will not occur at all. Therefore, it is recommended to place the plant in a cool room for at least 8 weeks.
Plant nutrition
Fertilizer for indoor flowers is an essential component necessary for the normal growth and development of any plant, and nematanthus is no exception. It is recommended to feed at the beginning of the growing season. Balanced mineral fertilizers, which are added to the soil once every two weeks, are well suited for this. Using concentrated fertilizers It is necessary to dilute twice as much liquid in water as the manufacturer indicates in the instructions.
Nematanthus feeds in the evening, when the sun sets. You need to water the flower first a small amount water so that the fertilizer penetrates the ground and reaches the root system of the plant. This will also protect the roots from burning. As autumn approaches, the amount of feeding is gradually reduced, and in winter it stops altogether.
at home
If you want to breed nematanthus at home, propagation can be done in two ways: seed and vegetatively. In the first case, the seeds are evenly distributed over a sheet of paper, after which, lightly tapping, they are poured onto moistened soil. To do this, it is better to use a small container in which the drainage holes for withdrawal excess moisture. The container is covered with glass and placed in a special container into which water for irrigation will later be poured. After the seeds germinate, the container is periodically opened slightly to provide the sprouts with an influx of fresh air. Nematanthus transplantation can be carried out after two weeks.
The vegetative method is more preferable because it is much simpler and gives results much earlier. For propagation using this method, apical or stem cuttings, the length of each of which should be approximately 10 centimeters. It is best to take cuttings from old shoots, since young ones take root very rarely. The bottom cut should be just below the knot. It should be planted on the ground so that the node is completely in the ground. This is very important, because it is from it that the root system future nematanthus blooming.
The flower should be rooted in water, living moss or loose peat substrate. In the latter case, the plants are placed in a greenhouse in which the air temperature is maintained at 22-24 degrees. The formation of the root system in most cases takes 2-3 weeks, after which the flowers are transplanted into pots filled with a special substrate, which is used for growing violets. The soil for nematanthus is prepared according to the following recipe: take two parts of leaf soil and peat, and mix with one part of humus and sand. You can also add a little to the substrate mineral fertilizers. Some gardeners claim that bark can also be added pine trees. To prevent root rotting, a drainage layer is placed under the substrate. Next year the flowers can be planted in pots bigger size. Young nematanthus, which have not yet had time to grow stronger and gain strength, need to be replanted every year. In this case, a larger pot is used each time.
Why the flowering period does not occur: main problems
Many gardeners are faced with a situation where nematanthus does not bloom. Most often this happens due to improper care behind the plant. In order for the flower to always look excellent and delight you with its exoticism, it is not recommended to use too much large pots. In addition, it is necessary to provide the nematanthus with bright lighting, regular watering, optimal temperature and the level of humidity in the room, as well as use fertilizer for indoor flowers in accordance with the recommendations given earlier. And do not forget to prepare the flower for winter, since rest at this time of year is vital for it.
Diseases and pests
Nematanthus is highly resistant to various diseases and harmful insects, but this does not mean that the plant does not need any protection. Very often, the flower infects plant mites, aphids, bladder-footed and hairy lice.
Hair lice are very difficult to detect because they live in the axils of leaves. The damage to a flower by these pests can be recognized by white formations resembling cotton wool. Insects are removed manually using a swab soaked in alcohol.
To combat all other harmful insects, insectoacaricides are used. You should not delay this, since pests, sucking the juice from the plant, can cause the development of various viral diseases Nematanthus, the reason for the falling leaves may also be this.
If the flower is kept in a hot room that is poorly ventilated, then Nematanthus can be affected by fungi. With proper maintenance and care, the likelihood of this happening is extremely low, but if this suddenly happens, the flower is treated with fungicides.
The most common problems that gardeners encounter when breeding nematanthus are:
- drying of the tops of the leaves: occurs due to keeping the flower in an incorrect microclimate;
- leaf fall: may occur due to improper watering or a strong change in ambient temperature;
- leaves become brown or covered in spots: this occurs due to watering with too cold water.
If you follow all agricultural technologies, you will never have any problems with this plant.
Types of Nematanthus
Suitable for growing at home the following types nematanthus:
- Nematanthus riverine is a flower with green leaves, shaped like an ellipse, which can reach a length of up to 10 centimeters. The flowers are bright yellow.
- Fritcha - flowers growing up to 60 centimeters, with green shiny leaves. The stem is quite thin, so it bends under the weight of the flowers.
- Nematanthus lucidum is a plant from the category of subshrubs. The leaves have an elliptical shape, bright green and grow up to ten centimeters in length. The flowers grow singly on shoots and are bright red in color.
- Nematanthus Wetsteina is an ornamental climbing plant with long flexible shoots. The stems are very thin and grow to almost one meter in length. The leaves are oval-shaped, dark green in color and small in size. Flowers orange color And small size. This type valued for its abundant flowering.
- Nematanthus tropicalis - exotic flower, with oval leaves, slightly pointed at the end, and yellow-orange flowers. A decorative flower stand for this variety will be an excellent addition to the flower.
- Nematanthus Gregarius is popularly called the “goldfish” because of its flowers, which in their shape and color resemble this fish. The leaves are small in size and dark green in color.
- Nematanthus naked - climbing plant, having fleshy leaves of an elliptical shape. The flowers are small in size and orange in color.
- Nematanthus coinifolia - another one climbing variety With round leaves light green in color, the length of which is only 2 centimeters. The flowers are red with yellow stripes and look very contrasting against the background of the leaves. After the flowering period ends, the plant sheds its foliage.
The varieties of Nematanthus discussed above belong to the group indoor plants, but there are also wild plants.
People have various beliefs and legends about many plants, and nematanthus is no exception. If you believe the beliefs, then in the house in which this amazing flower grows, happiness and family idyll will always reign, and its inhabitants will be successful in all their endeavors. In addition, the plant purifies the air and serves as an excellent interior decoration. With proper care, a flower will always look amazing and will also give people good mood. Due to their exoticism, Nematanthus are able to add a small touch to the decor tropical forests and make the room brighter, more colorful, interesting and cheerful.
As you can see, growing nematanthus at home is quite possible. The most important thing is to follow certain tips and recommendations, as well as provide the flower with proper care.
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There are about 30 varieties of Hypocyrta. However, not all of them have taken root on window sills and are loved by flower growers. The most popular types of this plant are the following.
Gregarius or "Goldfish" (Gregarius)
One of the most spectacular species of this plant. Most often cultivated by flower growers and indoor plant lovers. Its second name is better known - “ gold fish».
Most often it is grown in hanging or wall planters. In this position, there is no need to cut off the shoots, and the branches of this plant, like vines, fall down.
Namatanthus gregarius has several subspecies, and one of them is Nematanthus gregarius radicans. This subspecies is distinguished by an erect stem of considerable length, which over time begins to droop a little. Gregarius radicans has dense opposite leaves arranged in pairs on the stem.
Tropicana
Nematanthus tropicana stands out among the rest with its large flowers, which have a jug-like shape. This comparison comes from the bottom of the flowers, which is slightly swollen.
The flower buds have noticeable red-cinnamon and golden-burgundy stripes. The inflorescences of this species are incredibly beautiful.
At the dark green leaves of the Tropicana glossy surface and a reddish tint on the reverse side. They have an oval shape, slightly pointed towards the apex. This species has erect shoots, which after some time begin to droop and branch slightly. The advantage of Nematanthus Tropicana is its abundant, long-lasting flowering..
Hypocyrta naked (Glabra)
Fritchii
Fritsch represents quite close-up view Hypocyrtus with beautiful large leaves, up to 8 cm long, on the underside of which there is a slight edge.
The bushes of an adult, fully formed plant reach a height of 60 to 70 cm. It has a thin and rather strongly drooping stem. Nematanthus Fritsch is distinguished by gracefully curved funnel-shaped flowers. The inflorescences are colored deep pink and grow up to 5 cm in length.
Longipes
Nematanthus locustus belongs to the climbing subshrubs. It has relatively large opposite leaves of a light green hue and elliptical shape, which reach a length of 7 to 10 cm and about 4 cm in width. Quite long pedicels, on which there are single bright red flowers, swollen on a tube and having a funnel shape.
Albus
It has wide tubular flowers that grow up to 5 cm in length and appear slightly drooping. They have a pleasant cream color and are richly decorated with many spots and yellow dots. The flowers emit a pleasant scent that attracts tropical bees for pollination.
The leaves of this species are quite large, approximately 5 to 7 cm in length, and are colored a rich dark green. The underside of the leaves has a reddish tint and is covered with veins of the same color.
They have an elongated, drooping shape that tapers slightly toward the apex. Albus leaves also have their own special aroma. The shoots of this species are erect, but over time they begin to droop and branch a little. They grow up to 70 cm in length.
Strigillosus
This species is a low bush, 20 to 25 cm in height, which produces ascending, erect shoots, quite branched.
The fine-bristled nemanthus has shiny small oval-shaped leaves, growing singly or in groups of several.
Nematanthus finely bristle has tubular flowers with a characteristic spherical swelling. The flowers have a corolla with a slight bend. Their color is a rich yellow-orange color, which is considered classic for the hypocyrt plant.
Conclusion
In addition to those described above, there are many more types of nemanthus that are worthy of attention. Hypocyrta can decorate any windowsill and, according to folk tales, this flower brings good luck and happiness to the owner.
