Leucospermum

The genus Leucospermum (leucospermum) consists of 46 species of evergreen tender plants, most often with regular whole leaves and small dense flowers collected in inflorescences on long peduncles. Species vary markedly in size and color of flowers. Leucospermum drooping (leucospermum nutans) - the most common species, grows to a height of 1-1. 2 m; in late spring, yellow, pink or orange flowers are formed, depending on the variety. Leucospermum coniferous (L. conocarpum) - a species up to 2.5 m high, yellow inflorescences bloom in spring. Leucospermum blush (L. erubescens) is a shrub with sparse erect branches and golden-orange flowers. Leucospermum large-flowered (L. grandiflorum) is an erect shrub with golden-yellow baskets. Leucospermum linear (L. lineare) grows up to 50-60 cm in height, characterized by yellow-orange flowers. Leucospermum muirii is a shrubby species with yellow flowers blooming in spring. Leucospermum oilleaf (L. oleifolium) is a shrubby species with orange-red flowers. Leucospermum reflexum (L. reflexum) is a species up to 2 m high, with large bright red baskets blooming in summer. Leucospermum tottum (L. tottum) is a species 50-60 cm tall with pink flowers.

The genus Leucospermum (leucospermum) consists of 46 species of evergreen tender plants, most often with regular whole leaves and small dense flowers collected in inflorescences on long peduncles. Species vary markedly in size and color of flowers.

Leucospermum drooping (leucospermum nutans) - the most common species, grows to a height of 1-1. 2 m; in late spring, yellow, pink or orange flowers are formed, depending on the variety.

Leucospermum coniferous (L. conocarpum) - a species up to 2.5 m high, yellow inflorescences bloom in spring.

Leucospermum blush (L. erubescens) is a shrub with sparse erect branches and golden-orange flowers.

Leucospermum large-flowered (L. grandiflorum) is an erect shrub with golden-yellow baskets.

Leucospermum linear (L. lineare) grows up to 50-60 cm in height, characterized by yellow-orange flowers.

Leucospermum muirii is a shrubby species with yellow flowers blooming in spring.

Leucospermum oilleaf (L. oleifolium) is a shrubby species with orange-red flowers.

Leucospermum reflexum (L. reflexum) is a species up to 2 m high, with large bright red baskets blooming in summer.

Leucospermum tottum (L. tottum) is a species 50-60 cm tall with pink flowers.

Cultivation

Cultivation in the open ground is possible only in mild climates. And in areas with cold winters, it is advisable to grow plants in pots and containers so that they can be cleaned into the house with a steady decrease in temperature to 5-7 °C. It is very important that the soil in the garden or the soil in the container has a pH of 5.5-6.0. White peat and sand are added to acidify the soil. When planting in the open ground, organic fertilizers are applied at the rate of 5-7 kg/m2. When growing in pots, add 30 g of mineral fertilizer per bucket of soil. In spring and summer, liquid top dressing is carried out with water for irrigation (20 g of mineral fertilizer per bucket).

Cultivation in the open ground is possible only in mild climates. And in areas with cold winters, it is advisable to grow plants in pots and containers so that they can be cleaned into the house with a steady decrease in temperature to 5-7 °C. It is very important that the soil in the garden or the soil in the container has a pH of 5.5-6.0. White peat and sand are added to acidify the soil. When planting in the open ground, organic fertilizers are applied at the rate of 5-7 kg/m2. When growing in pots, add 30 g of mineral fertilizer per bucket of soil. In spring and summer, liquid top dressing is carried out with water for irrigation (20 g of mineral fertilizer per bucket).

Location

These plants prefer a place in the open sun.

Temperature

The minimum temperature that plants of the genus Leucospermum tolerate is 5-7 °C. They respond perfectly to the summer heat.

Watering

It is important to keep the soil moist at all times. If peaty land is used for growing in pots, an unpleasant situation often occurs - with regular watering, peat lags behind the walls of the vessel. In this case, the water passes through the ground without soaking it. You should submerge the pot in water until the soil in the pot is restored to its original consistency.

Transplant

Plants are transplanted into a new pot every 3 years, carefully, taking care not to damage the very delicate root system. You can use a peat substrate that is commercially available in ready-made form.

Care

Remove dried and unsightly branches, too long-shorten.

Reproduction

Apply exclusively sowing seeds in a mixture of peat (70%) and sand (30%) with the addition of full mineral fertilizer (10-15 g per bucket of land).

Diseases

The most common problem when growing leucospermum is cold damage. To avoid chlorosis, which manifests itself in yellowing of the tops of shoots and leaves, it is necessary to use soil with a pH of 5.5-6.In order not to provoke root rot, it is important not to overdo watering, and it is recommended to treat the soil prophylactically with fungicides.

Acquisition

Seeds and leucospermum plants themselves are easily found in specialized nurseries and gardening centers. Check the freshness of seeds when buying, because it is a guarantee of germination.