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Scientific name - Begonia sp. Name genus Begonia was dedicated Begona Michel (1638-1710), Governor of Antille, by Charles pencil box, which introduced Begonia in Europe. Synonyms -- Popular names - begonia. Distribution and Habitat - spread to all regions, from the tropical to warm temperate. There are about 900 species, most of which are perennial, are divided into 3 main groups: tuberous begonias, begonias and root rizomatoase beam. Description - Plants with succulent stems, leaves and flowers unisexuate asymmetric, long pedunculate, grouped dichaziu terminal. ♂ flowers usually are obsolete, consisting of 4 petals oval, two of which are shorter, the ♀ consist of 4 petals equal, persistent. The fruit is a capsule wingtriangular in section, with many fine seeds. Requirements - The ideal temperature for most begonias is 13-29 ͦ C. In warm areas, begonias should not be exposed to direct sun light must be filtered or indirect. In northern regions begonias be overshadowed during spring and summer. Light too powerful or too low can cause pale leaves, poor growth and few flowers. Humidity should be 40-60%. If on the leaves become brown, the leaves and flowers of fall is a consequence of moisture insufieciente. If humidity is too high and appear fugicide bacterial diseases. The land that is slightly acidic pH 5.8-6.8, light, well aerated, well drained, and pumice perlitul are necessary to ensure good drainage. Management - inflorescences wilted cut. Propagation - tuberose begonias multiply by cuttings or division of tubers, ifthey are large. Cuttings shall be of basal branches since April, their length should be about 7.10 cm. At first made available in a mixture of half peat, half sand. Successively engaging in the transplanting depending on plant growth. If tuberuculul divide is greater necasar cutting tubers into chunks so that each of them contain at least one healthy bud, after which the plants. Begonias rizomatoase multiply by rhizome division. Ideal period is April. Control aibe each portion to a good bud. Begonias are propagated by root cuttings fasciculated from May to August. Most begonias can inmultii and by seeds. To sterilize the seeds mixed with sand, place in aluminum foil to ͦ 16-21 C for one hour. The seeds need light and moisture to germinate, so it is better to not be covered by plover and the ship to be covered with plastic or glass to increase humidity. Diseases and pests - nematodes, Pythium sp., Rhizoctonia sp .. Myth, Legend and Folklore -- The first species planted were those begonia Begonia grandis in China, around 1400 years. First begonia grown in Europe was a Jamaican species, Begonia minor, which William Brown sent an Kew gardens in 1777. References Allan M. Armitage - Armitage's Manual of Annuals, Biennials and Half-Hardy Perennials - Timber Press, 2001 Barbara Damrosch - The Garden Primer - Roda Press, 2003 Mark C. Tebbitt - Begonias: Cultivation, Identification and Natural History & ndash, Timber Press, 2005
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Corryocactus quadrangularis F. Ritter 1958
Corryocactus is a genus of cacti native of western South America, with strong columnare strains. Flowers are bell shaped. Fruit large overall, with thorns, edible. Culture and maintenance of species of Tillandsia
Of all the plants discovered by Elias Tillandsia, Tillandsia is the most fascinating kind for the variety of forms, the beauty of flowers and original way to hranii without using root. Tillandsia are species belonging to the Bromeliaceae, there are 548 species of which 40 are 508 are epiphytic and terrestrial. Hedychium coronarium - white ginger
Herbaceous perennial, 1-1.5 m inaltme, fleshy rhizome. Leaves alternate, decidue, language sessile 28-40 x 4.7 cm, narrow elliptic, apex long-acuminata, the acute glabra on top, the furry bottom steps. Flowering 4.10 x 3.6 cm. Bractei persistent ovat-triangulation, green, 4-7 x 2-4 cm, margins membranous. Cyclamen persicum
Cyclamen persicum is a tuberous perennial species, originated in Persia. Cordiforme leaves, 2-14 cm long, dark green, mottled with silver, long petiole. Flowers axillary, solitary, 5 petals ciclamen reflected color, red, white, purple, floral stem of 5-15 cm tall, blooming from late winter to early spring. Fruit capsule. Magnoliopsida
Aster amellus
Aster amellus - a species native to Europe and Asia, common in the collinear, dry and sunny at the edge boschetelor grow on limestone bedrock, from 0 to 800 m altitude. Ostrya carpinifolia
Ostrya carpinifolia - used as an ornamental species for gardens, parks and green street. Ostrya is derived from Greek 'Ostrya', referring to the shape of bracts that protect the fruit. Pedicularis rostrata-capitata
Pedicularis rostrata-capitata - grows on alpine and subalpine meadows, cave sites, 1800-2400 m altitude. Pedicularis rostrata-capital belongs to the family Orobanchaceae, which contain parasites or semiparazite, with or without chlorophyll, leaf bracteiforme. Clerodendrum bungei
Clerodendrum bungei - ornamental species grown in parks and gardens and in pots but terraces. Leaves crushed leaves an unpleasant odor. In hot and humid climates become invasive. Saxifraga squarrosa
Saxifraga squarrosa - endemic sub-species of sub-Eastern Alps, grows on limestone rocks and debris, from 1200 m to 2500 m altitude. |
 
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