Khrestovnik: Large-lingual, Gerreina, Ash, Lugovoi (Jacob), Senezio Maritima, Jointed, Herreanus, Broadleaf, Common and other species, description and photo

The cross is a large genus of the Astrov family. The godson is one of the most numerous types of flowering plants - in nature there are up to 3000 species. If you look at the varieties, you will never say that they are of the same origin: vines and shrubs, herbs and succulents. A significant difference in the color of leaves and rosettes, in the form of stems and rosettes. Some varieties are so different, and it is hard to believe that they all belong to the same genus. Breeders adapted about 10 varieties used in home gardening. In the article we will tell in detail some varieties of miracle plants.

Gerreina

It is called the cross of Guerra, Nail because of the shape of the leaf or Senecio Herreanus. Natural species are found in Namibia. Grows undersized shrub - succulent.

Creeping shoots, drooping, well branched. The length of the stem reaches 50-60 cm. The leaves are fleshy, berry-shaped, up to 1.5-2 cm in diameter, 1-1.5 cm in diameter. They have striped coloring - light and dark stripes on the main light green, emerald background . The leaves are matte, covered with dense waxy skin. Blooms with yellow small flowers. In diameter up to 2 cm.

Gerrein's variety is tolerant of drought, a feature of this species is the ability to store moisture in stems and leaves. The structure of the multilayer tissue of the sheet delays the evaporation of the liquid. This variety prefers loam mixed with coarse river sand. Watering in warm time requires plentiful, in winter you should only maintain the humidity of the substrate. The temperature is up to 10 ° C in winter, the optimum summer temperature is 13 - 17 ° C.

Important! The temperature reduction should not reach 5 ° C.

Direct sunlight should be avoided. Can be grown on the east side of the house.

Senezio Herreanus is fed with a weak solution of complex mineral fertilizers. Top dressing is applied only during the growth period, from April to November. To form a beautiful flowering bush, long shoots are trimmed evenly.

Propagated by cuttings at the beginning of summer. The soil mixture should consist of peat and sand, in a ratio of 1: 1. Pots should be chosen high, so that the stems droop freely down. Good drainage is required for outflow of water. Gorrein's godson can be propagated by dividing the bush, the procedure is carried out in the spring. The temperature during the rooting of plots is 13-16 ° C. It is necessary to monitor the substrate - it should not be dense and moist - rot of the stems and root occurs.

Large-lingual

In nature, the variety is found in South Africa, distributed in the arid province of Natal. It has a second name - Natal Ivy. The large-lingual variety is an evergreen, rather tall flower, can grow up to 2 - 3 m in length. This species is called the Big Tongue because of the shape of the leaf. - triangular or pentagonal, with a protruding sharp end - the tongue.

The sides of the sheet are strictly outlined over its entire area. The leaves are fleshy and long, up to 7 - 8 cm in length. The coloring is mottled, with blurry yellowish - cream spots on an emerald background of a leaf plate. Veins are well marked. The leaves are dense, have a wax coating - protection against rapid evaporation of moisture. The stems are dark purple, later acquire a brownish-purple hue. It blooms in late winter - early spring, with pale yellow tubular flowers.

Note! The flower is poisonous, skin contact should be avoided - it causes irritation and allergies.

The variety is hardy, unpretentious. You can place it on any windowsill, except the northern part of the house - there is a risk of infection with fungal diseases. Prefers ambient light. Southern windows should be obscured during summer days to avoid leaf burns. The temperature in the summer is up to 22 - 24 ° C in the daytime and up to 15 - 17 ° C at night. In winter, temperatures between 12 and 16 ° C are considered ideal.

If the light and temperature conditions are disturbed in winter, the flower may lose its leaves.

It prefers slightly acidic, loose, moderately fertilized soil. Drainage is mandatory, the substrate must be breathable. You can use a ready-made substrate for cacti and succulents. You can independently prepare such a mixture:

Sod land - 1 h.
Sheet land - 1 h.
River coarse sand -1 h.
Shredded charcoal - 1 hour.

A pot or container for planting should be selected wide and small, shallow, clay, with a rough surface. A flower is transplanted once every 2 to 3 years in the spring, young flowers can be planted more often. The peculiarity of this variety is the increased humidity of the content. Additional spraying is required in the summer daily, in the winter 2 to 3 times a week.

Due to the intensity of growth, regular spring pruning and support for the stems are required.

Watering in winter is moderate. Carried out as the top layer of soil dries. In spring and summer, watered in small doses, 2 to 3 times a week. In spring and summer, fertilize with special fertilizing for deciduous ornamental plants. At rest, feeding is not required. Propagated by a large-lingual godfather cuttings or aerial stems.

It is necessary to avoid swamping of the substrate and a lack of light - rot and aphids appear. Pest prevention requires insecticide treatment.

Lugovoi

The meadow variety is called the Jacob Flower. Homeland - East Africa, also a variety distributed in Europe and Western Siberia. Belongs to the family Asteraceae. It is considered a perennial, grows to 50 - 100cm in height. The stems are erect, creeping, furrowed, have a reddish-brown color. The leaves are densely planted, poured, dense in structure, pinnate, oblong, up to 6 - 7 cm in length, serrated at the ends. In the lower part, they die over time.

On a note. Numerous yellow inflorescences with an orange tint combine up to 13 - 15 flowers. In shape reed, tubular petals.

The root is branched. The fruits are oblong, pubescent. Blooms in early summer. Long flowering, lasts until September. In nature, it grows along roads, in meadows and in bushes. It prefers partial shade, but can grow on the sunny side. The flower is toxic, contains toxic substances.

Senezio Maritima

Senezio Maritma - an ashy or seaside variety refers to decorative perennials from the Jacobian genus. It grows in the countries of the Mediterranean, Western Europe. This variety was named Silver Dust for its leaf coloring. The height of an adult flower reaches 80 - 90 cm. The numerous hybrid varieties are dwarf, their height does not exceed 30 - 40 cm.

Widely used in the decoration of flower beds, grown on balconies and loggias, in rock gardens, in compositions with other tropical exotics.

The leaves are distinguished by an ashen-silver color, have a gray pubescence, strongly dissected in shape. Blossoms in small pale yellow inflorescences, up to 15 mm in diameter. Perfectly propagated by seeds. In late spring, seedlings are planted in open ground. Also, flower growers use the method of propagation by green cuttings.

Reference. It is necessary to fertilize with mineral fertilizers at the time of active growth. This variety needs light, loose soil. The place of landing is the sunny side. Flowers do not grow in the shade.

It is necessary to water abundantly only during maturation, after care is reduced to minimal soil moisture.

Jointed

He is called the Kleinius’s godson, and South Africa is considered the homeland. Succulent flower of medium length, grows up to 50 - 60 cm. It has erect, dense, slightly swollen stems, fleshy, strongly branched at the base. The stems are high, the coating is pale gray, waxy. Cuttings are gray-green or gray-blue, depending on the sub-grade. Leaves have long petioles. Blooms in early summer with pale yellow flowers.

On a note. It blooms only in the natural environment; in apartment conditions, flowering is extremely problematic.

Placed only in bright places, the flower is thermophilic. The optimum temperature in the summer is 18 - 22 ° C. In winter, the temperature can be reduced to 10 - 5 ° C heat. The soil mixture consists of sand and parts of turf, leafy soil. Broken brick drainage or broken clay shards is important.

Watering is moderate, do not overmoisten the substrate. Between watering, it should dry.

Fertilize the flower should not be, properly selected substrate. Also spraying is not required. Flowers are transplanted at a young age every year, later they are transplanted after 1 - 2 years. Propagated by a segmented variety of cuttings of stems. For rooting use a sand-peat mixture.

To prevent the occurrence of stsearides, spider mites, thrips, systemic insecticides and other chemicals are used.

The flower is poisonous, unacceptable contact with the mucous membranes.

Broadleaf

Perennial shrub, medium height. It grows in the mountain and forest regions of the North Caucasus, Armenia, Georgia. The height of the adult flower is 70 - 80 cm. Stems erect, well branching at the top, thin, very fragile. The stems are few, ribbed, dark green in color with a bluish-blue bloom. The leaves grow alternately, at the base are large, up to 30 cm in length, but rarely grow. To the top, the leaves are small, angular, triangular in shape. About inflorescences reach 1 - 2 cm, oblong, sessile.

On a note. Inflorescences are small baskets, collect 5 to 13 flowers in panicles. They are tubular, saturated yellow with an orange tint.

The root is creeping, long. Fruits are greenish-brown, oblong, small, 4 - 5 mm. It blooms in June, the duration of flowering is 2 to 3 months.

The broad-leaved godson in its chemical composition has pharmacological properties used in the manufacture of herbal remedies, antispasmodic, myotropic, sedatives.

Elegant

South African annual flower. The leaves are striated, feathery, covered with sticky hairs. Terry inflorescences or simple. The flowers are tubular, bright raspberry colors, the core is bright yellow. Flowering is long. It lasts from June to September. The variety is unpretentious.

You can find more information about the elegant crossover here.

Ordinary

A common plant, grows no more than 50 cm in height. The stems are straight, olive-colored leaves, slightly pubescent, lined, lobed. The flowers are medium-sized, yellow. The plant is a weed crop.

We talked about the common godson in more detail in a separate article.

Flat leaf

Perennial flower, 1.5-1 m high. The stems are pubescent, the leaves are triangular, large at the base, up to 25 - 30 cm in length. Blooms in August with bright yellow flowers, like chamomile. The middle of the flower is covered with thick hairs. The root is voluminous, dense.

Full information on the flat-footed cross-stitch you will find in our article.

Rowley

One of the most popular apartment varieties. Homeland - Namibia. The stems are shoots creeping, drooping, twist well, long, up to 1 m. The leaves are light green, spherical, pointed at the ends, grow alternately. Small, up to 1 cm in diameter. The flowers are tubular, white with a cornflower pestle. The variety is distinguished by fragrant inflorescences.

We talked about Rowley's godson in more detail here.

Unpretentious varieties of the godson do not require a lot of effort and skills. They are not only decoration of flower beds and park areas, many of them are widely used in medicine and pharmacology.