Nidularium

The genus Nidularium includes more than 20 evergreen plant species. Belt-shaped leathery glossy leaves form a basal rosette. In the center of it, shorter, intensely colored (petal-like) inner leaves develop, which cover small white or other flowers that appear in autumn - Innocent's nidularium, which have no decorative value. Very lush, in the center of the rosette, the leaves are brightly colored in different, depending on the type. In height, the plants reach 30-35 cm. Among the many bromeliads are representatives of the genus Nidularium extremely decorative. The leaves of Nidularium fulgensare covered with rather stiff spines along the edge and have a dark green pattern. The central leaves are scarlet-red with green tips, the flowers are blue. The most common type is Innocent's nidularium (n. innocentii). The rosette consists of prickly green leaves with a jagged edge, which have a purple-brown hue above, reddish-below. The short leaves in the center are orange-red, the flowers are white. Numerous varieties have been obtained from this species. 'Dwarf' is much smaller than the botanical species, its leaves are wide, the inner ones are orange-red, the flowers are white. The 'Banded' leaves are covered with light ivory or yellow stripes. The center of the outlet is red. The green leaves of nidularium purpurea (n. purpureum) metallic purple hue. The central leaves are carmine-red, the flowers are red. Tricolor Nidularium (n. tricolor– - a species up to 50 cm high. The leaves are green on the outside, white on the bottom, and red in the center of the rosette.

The genus Nidularium includes more than 20 evergreen plant species. Belt-shaped leathery glossy leaves form a basal rosette. In the center of it, shorter, intensely colored (petal-like) inner leaves develop, which cover small white or other flowers that appear in autumn - Innocent's nidularium, which have no decorative value. Very lush, in the center of the rosette, the leaves are brightly colored in different, depending on the type. In height, the plants reach 30-35 cm. Among the many bromeliads are representatives of the genus Nidularium extremely decorative.

The leaves of Nidularium fulgensare covered with rather stiff spines along the edge and have a dark green pattern. The central leaves are scarlet-red with green tips, the flowers are blue.

The most common type is Innocent's nidularium (n. innocentii). The rosette consists of prickly green leaves with a jagged edge, which have a purple-brown hue above, reddish-below. The short leaves in the center are orange-red, the flowers are white. Numerous varieties have been obtained from this species. 'Dwarf' is much smaller than the botanical species, its leaves are wide, the inner ones are orange-red, the flowers are white. The 'Banded' leaves are covered with light ivory or yellow stripes. The center of the outlet is red.

The green leaves of nidularium purpurea (n. purpureum) metallic purple hue. The central leaves are carmine-red, the flowers are red.

Tricolor Nidularium (n. tricolor– - a species up to 50 cm high. The leaves are green on the outside, white on the bottom, and red in the center of the rosette.

Cultivation

Plants of the genus Nidularium are grown in pots at home. Use loose soil, which is a mixture of peat, slightly decomposed leaf humus, coarse-grained sand, pebbles and fertile land. It is filled with a complex fertilizer of 30 g per bucket of soil. In addition, osmunda fibers can be added for better drainage. Once every 2 weeks, a special fertilizer for bromeliads is diluted in water for irrigation in the amount of 10 g per bucket.

Location

Well-lit enough, but not in direct sunlight - it is always necessary to shade the plant from the sun.

Temperature

In winter, the minimum temperature should be 16-18 °C. In summer, there are no temperature-related problems if optimal humidity is provided.

Watering

Frequent watering is necessary during the period of active growth and development (spring-summer). In winter, water a little - to maintain the soil in a slightly moist state. To maintain a high level of humidity in the hot months, it is recommended to fill the tray with wet pebbles (expanded clay) or often spray the plants with water.

Transplant

Transplanted in spring or early summer. Each time, take a larger pot until the diameter of 13-15 cm is reached.

Care

It is enough to remove damaged parts of plants.

Reproduction

In the spring, lateral rosettes are used for reproduction - offspring, even if they have not yet formed their own root system. They are placed in the soil for cultivation and maintained at a temperature of 24-26 °C. Sowing seeds is used less often due to the fact that seeds germinate for a very long time and therefore this method is chosen mainly by professional specialists.

Diseases

Plants of the genus Nidularium do not cause any concern. The exception is a lack or excess of water, which leads, respectively, to wilting or rotting. Therefore, it is necessary on the one hand to follow the rules of irrigation, on the other - to take care of the quality of the soil.

Acquisition

Nidulariums are quite easy to find in gardening centers offering a wide range of products and in flower shops. An even better choice is provided by flower growing firms specializing in bromeliads. Choose young plants so that you can enjoy the bright color of the center of the rosettes for longer.