Those who have never seen the young, but once having heard its name, will certainly wish to look at it. Stone rose and Hare cabbage - this is also called this plant. Its species can be grown in open ground or on the windowsill. Taking care of the young is very simple.
Grade description
This amazing plant is somewhat reminiscent of a rose bud or a type of ornamental cabbage. Young roofing blooms only once, usually in the summer, but the flowers will delight you for two months. In most cases, the plant blooms in the third year of life. Hare cabbage has elongated, rounded, in rare cases, slightly pointed leaves.
Depending on the variety, green, red, brown, silver and pink leaves are distinguished. Some species change color depending on the time of year. Thanks to a similar gamut of flowers, Hare is very popular with landscape designers. Currently, there are approximately 50 species. Popular varieties:
- Young roofing, the description of this species is as follows: green leaves with a red border. Leaflets are juicy and covered with hairs. Small inflorescences are yellowish in color.
- Marrow young has red-green leaves with pinkish tips.
- Young webs with small rosettes, the diameter of which is less than three centimeters. On the leaves are white hairs that look like cobwebs.
- Wulfen is a simple variety with small rosettes up to 5 cm. Most gardeners love them for their pale green color.
- The gamma was bred by breeders and has dark brown leaves.
Ancient beliefs say that the Stone Rose removes lightning from the building. For this reason, it was often planted on the roofs of houses. In folk medicine, this plant is used to treat heart disease, respiratory tract.
Planting a plant
As you see in the photo, a very pretty plant was younger. Planting and care in the open ground for him is not particularly difficult. Those who have already dealt with planting speak of its unpretentiousness. In order to grow Stone Rose in open ground, you will need:
- sunny place;
- Bad soil, water permeable.
If everything is observed, then after planting the plant, you can almost forget about leaving. In the absence of the required criteria, the reproduction of Hare cabbage will require great efforts. Stone rose poorly takes root on clay, heavy soils. In addition, she does not like a lot of moisture and fertilizers. Since the plant has a poorly developed root system, when planting it will be enough to make small indentations. Between large outlets it is recommended to indent 15 cm, and between small ones - 5 cm. Next, you need to water the newly planted plants.
Sempervivum: planting and care in the open ground
Taking care of the young is very simple. All that he needs: loose soil, timely clean old plant rosettes and weeds. Stone rose requires very little water, as it accumulates a moisture reserve in the leaves. Every three to four years, juveniles are recommended to be transplanted. This operation must be carried out if you notice that the plant has become smaller.
Roofing juvenile does not tolerate dampness, because of this, the lower leaves rot. Pay attention to the fact that in the spring, when the snow melts, the water does not stagnate in the open ground. The plant tolerates cold well. However, if you were engaged in plant propagation in the fall, then for the winter it is recommended to cover it with fir branches.
Home Care
As you already know, an unpretentious plant was younger (Stone Rose). Growing from seeds has its own characteristics, we will consider them further. If you decide to plant a Stone Rose in a pot, then do not forget about good drainage. It is recommended to use a soil mixture for cacti. You can put sand or wood shavings in the ground. Water rarely and carefully, water should not get into sockets. In the warm season, once a week, in the winter, no more than two to three times a month.
The main requirement for young growth is a lighted place, preferably a windowsill on the south side. At home, a stone rose reproduces very rarely, it also blooms infrequently, and children appear in small numbers. This situation can be changed by increasing lighting and giving the plant rest in the winter months, reducing the temperature and stopping watering for two months. If compared with other indoor plants, then Rabbit cabbage is much easier to grow.
Sempervivum: cultivation and care
There is no need to constantly fertilize the soil, as this harms the Hare. She loses her decorativeness, leaves change color. However, during a period of active growth, plant nutrition will be beneficial. It is best to use complex fertilizers for cacti and other succulents. For example, in the spring, when the time comes for planting, it is possible to fertilize with nitrogen. This will stimulate plant growth. After the operation, juvenile dispenses with additional dressings.
If you liked the cultivation of Stone Rose, and you decide to increase its number in your own area, then there are two solutions:
- Seeds The best period for growing young from seeds is from February to March.
- Child sockets.
It is recommended to germinate seeds at + 20 ° C, plant them to a depth of 1 mm. After about three to four days, the seeds will germinate. Seedlings need to be placed in a lighted place. Its planting in open ground occurs in mid-summer. Growing seedlings of seedlings is a very long process. It is advisable only if you decide to breed another plant variety.
In other cases, flower growers recommend using the second method. In spring or summer, separate the daughter sockets from the mother. If the sockets are large, then they can immediately be planted in a permanent place, if small, then let them first grow a little in the garden.
Diseases and Pests
Many gardeners encountering such a nuisance as rot when growing a Stone Rose. This is characteristic of plants planted in a humid climate. It is easy enough to identify rot - you need to inspect the lower leaves. From time to time, part of the outlets can become transparent, and then brown. In this case, it is recommended to dig them out. Despite the fact that the rot does not pass to other flowers, it does not look very beautiful, especially in combination with healthy outlets.
The greatest danger is represented by the larvae of the May beetle and such birds as magpies, jackdaws and crows. Beetles harm the roots of young, young birds eat stalks. To get rid of the larvae, it is recommended that the plant be transplanted to a new place.
Sempervivum in combination with other plants
Roofing young, growing from seeds of which will give a variety of varieties, and in combination with different types of Hare cabbage will create a unique panorama.
It perfectly combines with stonecrop, saxifrage, and others. For example, you can make an exquisite carpet from these plants. And also different varieties of youngsters look great on one site. Compositions with bright phlox look luxurious. But do not forget about one rule - Stone Rose does not grow well with lushly flowering plants. Because of their splendor, they close the young from the light.
Hare cabbage in design
Landscape designers are advised to use molotov when creating an alpine hill. And also the plant can be planted near garden paths. The design includes Stone Rose roofs, for example, in the gazebos. Young roofing will look great on flowerbeds. The main thing is to add a composition of stones to the design , they will give your idea a finished look.
Beneficial features
The stone rose is known not only for its beauty, but also for its medicinal qualities. This plant has an interesting type of photosynthesis, different from other plants. Due to this feature, it accumulates a huge number of organic acids, for example, citric, oxalic, and malic. And besides, the flower contains: flavonoids, coumarins and tannins.
In folk medicine, fresh plants are mixed with honey or sugar and used to treat heart failure. Outer leaves are used for cuts, corns and abrasions. To do this, grind the leaves and wrap them in gauze, attach to a sore spot.
Juice from leaflets of jujube is used as a diuretic, anthelmintic, for headaches, and tinnitus. And also juice is used for allergies, burns, stings of bees, snakes.
A decoction of this plant is used in the treatment of diseases of the bladder, colitis, dysentery. In order to prepare a decoction, you need two teaspoons of chopped leaves in one glass of water. Next, the broth should be boiled in an enamel bowl in a water bath for 40 minutes. Then let it cool for 10 minutes at room temperature and strain. Drink the broth four times a day, a quarter cup before meals.
The infusion of the plant has an antipyretic and expectorant effect. For cooking, you need two teaspoons of fresh leaves, which are insisted for two hours in one glass of boiling water and filtered. You need to drink the infusion four times a day, a quarter cup before meals.
Young roofing in the form of an extract exceeds the activity of aloe. For example, in the Caucasus, plant juice is used as a cosmetic product. It gives the face skin a glow and freshness. Medicinal varieties: young Roofing, Russian, Scion.
A variety of varieties has grown, simple care for it gives novice summer residents the opportunity to experiment on their site.