Peralgonia is a famous plant, popular in many houses, used to delight with beautiful flowering and pleasant aroma. It can be located on balconies, window sills or shelves.
Zonartic is one of the varieties that conquers hearts through chic colors and unpretentious care. When organized according to the rules of care, the plant will delight constant flowering.
Description and historical background
Zonartic is one of the most common types of geranium, bred only in 1994, after quite a long experiment.
Breeders had to get this type of plant after two decades of hard work. This is a hybrid obtained by crossing two types: zonal and peralgonium artiklatum.
Plant varieties
Varieties are divided by color flowering , the other characteristic features are universal.
The following shades of inflorescences can be distinguished:
- Pastel pink.
- White.
- From light red to burgundy.
- From yellow to orange.
- Peach.
Appearance and distinctive features
Flowers in the amount of 2 to 5 pieces are collected in flowering. The flowering period is short, after which they fall. At the same time, the inflorescences are terry, and in each flower there are many petals (for other varieties with terry inflorescences, see here).
How to plant and where?
Despite the fact that the plant belongs to unpretentious flowers, it is important to adhere to a specific plan for planting and further care. If you do everything right, you can avoid many problems.
- The pot must be equipped with a drainage system. The root system is sensitive to moisture, just pour it, and the roots begin to rot. The depth of the pot should be at least 25 centimeters. Otherwise, the flower will not be able to fully develop and please the eye.
- After buying the pot you need to process it with manganese solution. This will kill bacteria and pests that can be detrimental to the plant.
- We prefer in favor of purchased soil. Bugs, fungi and other pests can live in the land recruited in front of the house. Universal dare perfect for landing.
- At the bottom of the pot we place a thin layer of expanded clay, sprinkle it with sand and fill the remaining container with earth, leaving 2-3 centimeters. Plant a flower and sprinkle it with earth.
- Liberally water the planted flower and leave it on the windowsill.
Lighting and location
The flower belongs to the category of light-loving, but it is better not to put it in direct sunlight. In this case, the flower can overheat, which will affect the health and appearance of the leaves.
Optimal will be to place the flower near the light source, but at the same time avoiding direct and scorching sunlight. If there is not enough light, it is necessary to turn the plant over and expose its leaves to light. With a lack of sanctification, the leaves can dry and fall off.
Soil requirements
For a healthy look and regular flowering the plant requires fertile soil, which will be well drained. The best option is to buy ready-made soil, while it can be done independently. The optimal ratio will be a mixture of the following components:
- Sod land.
- Humus.
- Peat.
- Sand.
How to care?
To care for an unpretentious plant is quite simpleIt is necessary to take into account the main factors.
Temperature
For geranium, the usual temperature rate is 17-23 degrees of heat. It is possible to plant a plant outside only in the warm season, when the frosts have completely receded and do not return at night. Heat for the plant is destructive. At the same time, the winter flower can spend the winter in two ways: save new cuttings or pull the mother plant out of the pot, which will be planted again next spring.
Watering
Watering the plant is necessary when the top layer dries. Watering should be more abundant in summer, and limited in winter. If you overdo it with moisture, the plant will start to rot quickly, especially if you are in a warm place. It can also affect the appearance of fungi and pests.
Water the plant with cold tap water is impossible, it must be defended at least a day and watered only with water at room temperature. Watering a flower is better in the morning at the same time.
Fertilizers
There are different types of fertilizers. In the summer season, they can be applied once a week, and in winter, when the plant is in a hibernation period, it can be limited to feeding once a month and a half. Fertilizer is diluted with water and poured into the soil, which must be moisturized. Feed the plant better in the evening.
Common diseases and pests
Despite the fact that the plant is unpretentious and has good immunity, sometimes it is amenable to the effects of diseases and various pests. The main reason is violation of the rules of care. In order for the plant to look healthy and beautiful, you need to monitor the irrigation system, loosen the ground and tear off the dry leaves that take vitality.
The following are recognized as the most famous diseases:
- Fungal diseases. If dark spots appear on the leaves, this indicates the presence of fungus. To combat the disease, you need to quickly remove all the parts that are affected, and treat the plant with fungicides. If the disease does not stop the plant, then it must be transplanted, removing all damaged roots and processing the pot.
- Rust. Yellow-red spots appear on the leaves, then they dry out and begin to fall. Usually the problem arises due to high temperatures, exposure to direct sunlight. All affected parts are removed, we process the plant and move it to a suitable place.
- Late blight. The plant begins to rot and wither, rapidly falling. The reason becomes abundant watering. If the flower has already been poured, then it needs to be transplanted. During transplantation, we remove all damaged and decaying parts of the plant. The pot is treated with manganese solution.
Breeding features
A flower can multiply in several ways:
- Seminal. In a pot with a drainage system and a height of 25 centimeters planted seeds. We pour them on the pot and stretch the film, which will create the effect of a greenhouse. In about two weeks, the first shoots will appear. As soon as they appeared every day, you need to open the film in order to air a small greenhouse. When the first two leaves appear, it is necessary to perform a pick.
- Cuttings. We cut off the young shoot from the plant. It must be placed in a glass of water and left for a couple of days. Then it can be planted in a pot with properly selected soil.
Zonartic is a rather unpretentious plant that will regularly delight you with flowering when organizing proper care and attentive attitude to the flower. Carefully selected soil, the organization of watering and sanctification, as well as regular fertilization of the soil - this is all that is required for a healthy and flowering plant.
