There are a huge number of different types of pelargonium, but zonal and rosebud varieties chain them to special attention.
The main distinctive features are delicate shades of petals and decorative flowering.
One of the latest works of breeders has become, derived pelargonium - Clara San. About her and will be discussed.
Botanical description and history
Clara is a member of a large group of zonal pelargoniums.. Has an unusual appearance of a flower - terry. There are so many petals that until the end they are not disclosed. The plant was bred by artificial breeders. Perfect for any interior, harmonizes the microclimate, has healing properties.
In addition to the beautiful appearance, Pelargonium Clara San is distinguished by its unpretentious care.
The main condition for its cultivation - quality pruning.
For sale, the flower came relatively recently, in 2016. It was withdrawn a little earlier.
Appearance and features
Clara has an extraordinary bloom. Inflorescences are very similar to small roses. The shade of the petals is pale pink, and the core is slightly greenish. In diameter, the bud does not exceed 3-4 centimeters. Some special decorative give buds, which are collected in dense, lush inflorescences, located on a long peduncle.
Clara San blooms for a long timestarting in March and ending in the month of November. The foliage is quite large, rich green. The shape is rounded. Each leaf grows separately from each other, on an elongated leg.
Where and how to plant it?
Lighting and location
If the florist wants his pet to please the eye with its flowering for a long period, it is necessary to place the plant pot in a well-lit place. The flower does not like shade. A windowsill is great, with windows facing south or southeast. But, it should be remembered that in too hot days, when the scorching rays of the sun penetrate the atmosphere, pelargonium is worth pringing.
This can be done with a piece of cloth or translucent paper. Decorative flowering is not achieved if sunlight is not enough.
In winter, you need to take care of additional light. You can use a special lamp.
Soil requirements
The flower has no special requirements for the soil. More important than land, is the drainage layer. Be sure to at the bottom of the pot should be a layer of expanded clay. Pelargonium negatively relates to waterlogging of the soil. Gentle root system can easily rot in such conditions. The optimal soil for Clara San is neutral or slightly acidic. It is recommended to add ashes to acidic soil.
Substrate composition:
- 1 part of the land is leafy;
- 1 part of sand;
- peat and turf are also 1 part.
If the earth is not very nutritious, humus is added to it. In flower shops you can buy ready-made soil, which is designed specifically for pelargonium.
How to care?
- Watering.
The plant needs constant soil moisture. Although the liquid is plentiful, but still it is necessary to ensure that there is no waterlogging.We must wait until the top layer of the earth dries out. In the summer, watering is done daily, but in the winter enough and 1 time in 3-4 days. For better penetration of fresh air, the substrate is loosened after irrigation. Pelargonium spray Clara San is not necessary, you can only moisten the air around it using a spray gun.
- Top dressing.
The plant needs additional nutrients. If you make the right fertilizer, following all instructions, the flower will respond to this with abundant and bright flowering. In the spring, nitrogen complexes are introduced, and when inflorescences, potassium and phosphate fertilizers begin to form.
Organic dressings do not like pelargoniums. In no case should not exceed the dosage of fertilizer. So that the root system does not suffer from a chemical burn, you do not need to abuse feedings. During the growing season is enough to make 2 times a month complexes. In winter, completely abandon them.
- Pruning.
To avoid stretching the shoots and give the bush a neat shape, it is possible only with proper and timely pruning. For the formation of a compact, lush bush, you need to regularly nip the upper parts of the young shoots. This procedure allows the flower to grow in width and form much more flower stalks. Pruning is most often done in the spring.
To get an even cut and not injure pelargonium, you can, if you use a sharply cut knife, previously disinfected. At the end of the procedure, the cutting sites are covered with coal, ashes, or processed with green paint.
- Common diseases and pests.
Like other indoor plants. Clara San is prone to various diseases and pest attacks. Some can be deadly. The most common pests are: spider mite, aphid, whitefly.
Any fungicide copes well with the tick, but the aphids and the whitefly are destroyed by drugs containing permethrin. Root rot, she is "black leg" - the most dangerous. Ailment may appear due to improper irrigation regime. This disease is not curable, pelargonium will have to be thrown away. To prevent rot, it is advised to sterilize the ground before planting and not to overfill it.
The plant needs constant soil moisture. Although the liquid is plentiful, but still it is necessary to ensure that there is no waterlogging.Breeding methods
At home, the flower propagates in several ways: by dividing the bush, cuttings and seeds. Propagate better in spring or summer.
Seeds
Seeds are planted in the month of January.- Soil is required with a sufficient amount of nutrients, loose, slightly moist.
- The container in which the seeds were planted, covered with foil.
- External temperature not less than +22 degrees.
- Spray the soil from time to time.
- The first shoots will be visible after 14-18 days.
- The pick is done immediately after the appearance of a pair of leaves.
- Then the cultivation continues for about 2 months.
- When the sprouts get stronger, they are transplanted into separate pots.
Seeds are planted in the month of January.Cuttings
- Cut off the top shoots of the parent plant.
- Cutting length - no more than 7-8 centimeters. Also, it should be 2-3 sheets.
- The cut is processed with activated charcoal, and the cutting is dried for several hours.
- Next, the stalk is planted in the ground.
- Capacity must be placed in a warm place.
- When watering is done, you need to be extremely careful, because the water on the leaves of the cutting is unacceptable.
- Rooting occurs within 30-35 days.
From the article it became known about the extraordinarily beautiful flower - pelargonium Clara San. Ornamental plant, suitable for any interior and very undemanding to care. Such a pet, you can safely start even novice florist.
