They began to grow flowers in greenhouses or pots at a time when great geographical discoveries were taking place. At present, millions of people around the world are engaged in the cultivation of indoor flowers.
Tuck plant
The takka flower belongs to the Takkov family. India, Java, Thailand and Borneo are considered his homeland. To date, there are about 10 varieties of this plant.
Taka has a very wide range of growth. Different species can grow both in areas with constant sunlight, and in places that are hidden from sunlight. In both the first and second cases, the flower actively develops and gives offspring. The preferences of different types of takki are so different that some plants can be found on the sea coast, and others - high in the mountains. Having spread all over the world, the taka flower has chosen Asia, South America, Australia, Africa and the Polynesian island as the places of growth.
Some species of takka are adapted for home growing.
Description of taka flower
Taka has tuberous creeping roots and large glossy folded leaves that are placed on long petioles with a ribbed surface. The height of the takka can reach 100 cm. It is common for young parts of the plant to be covered with small hairs that disappear as the flower grows.
The taka attracts attention due to its coloring and flower structure. Reaching a certain age, taka throws flower arrows among the foliage that carry umbrellas at their top. In one such umbrella, there can be from 6 to 10 flowers. Some types of taka flowers in inflorescences have long bracts.
The fruits of this plant are usually berries. An exception was the plantain tack, the fruits of which are the boxes. A plant throws a lot of seeds. Their length is about 5 mm, and the color is brown, darker or lighter.
Varieties of Homemade Tack
There are several types of taka flower that can be grown at home. These include:
- Leontolepterous takka, which is a grassy evergreen. Her leaves are peristadorezhenny.
- Takku whole-leafed or White bat. It is also a green plant all year round, but its leaves are wide and glossy.
- Takku Chantrye or Black Bat. She is very close to takka full-leafed.
About it further and will be discussed.
Black bat
In the wild, this species of takka grows both in the savannah and in rainforests. In soil, it is also not picky, because it grows on sandy and rocky substrate, gravel, clay soil, limestone and even volcanic rock.
Chantrye flower taka is one of the most amazing plants. The flowers are dark cherry or dark gray, which sometimes appear black. Due to the peculiarities of the structure of inflorescences, this takka is often compared with orchids or lilies. However, according to the botanical classification, there is nothing in common between them. These plants belong to the special Discorayal family, the genus Takka, with more than 15 species.
The leaves of the Chantriere taka are oval and can grow up to 60 cm in length. Oriental medicine considers this flower to be healing, and various medicines are made from its foliage.
Taka begins to bloom in June and ends only in December.
A photo of the flower of Taka Chantrier is presented in the article.
Home care
This type of taka in the house should be placed at the western or eastern windows. If the flower stands near a window facing south, it should create a shadow that protects from direct sunlight. At windows facing north, the flower will not be enough for the full growth of sunlight, and this can lead to the fact that it will not bloom.
Home care taka flower needs a special one. It must include the following conditions:
- It is necessary to provide the flower with an optimal temperature regime.
- Choose the right soil and pot with the right size.
- The pot must have a drainage system.
- Drafts, temperature changes, sudden changes in lighting and other stresses for the plant should be excluded in the room with the takka.
- Watering the flower is necessary only with warm and clean water.
- In the spring and summer periods, spray the tack and control the humidity in the room.
The optimum temperature for a flower is considered to be a temperature not exceeding + 25˚ and not lower than +16 ˚.
Soil selection
For a flower such as Bat, compositions for bromeliads or orchids are suitable. You can also prepare the soil yourself.
The soil should be light and provide unhindered access of air to the root system of the flower. To further improve aeration, crushed moss is added to the soil. In addition, coconut fiber can enrich the soil.
For independent soil preparation, you can use the following components:
- 3 parts of sheet land;
- 5 parts of peat;
- 2 parts perlite;
- 1 part prepared crushed pine bark.
It is important to remember that the components and the pot must be sanitized before planting the flower. Before adding it to the soil, pine bark is soaked and dried to remove the remaining resin.
Watering Recommendations
According to the care recommendations, the taka flower needs an optimal watering regime. This is an important condition, compliance with which will help the plant to develop correctly and harmoniously.
Takka needs high humidity, but watering should be moderate. In order to check the soil moisture level, it is necessary to press down the soil in the pot with two fingers, and if particles of soil remain on them, then it is too early to water the plant. If the fingers remain clean, then the plant must be watered.
In summer, the flower must be abundantly watered with boiled water. It is also not forbidden to use settled water, however, in practice it was found that even if the water remains for 5 days, the expected result will not be - salt and chlorine will remain in it, and this can cause significant damage to the plant. In autumn, watering is reduced, and in winter it is carried out very carefully. It is necessary to allow the soil to dry out by a third of the volume, while avoiding drying out and copious moisture of the substrate. In no case can you fill in the takka, because you can not notice how its tuber begins to rot, and the plant can no longer be saved.
Feeding rules
Plant nutrition can begin to be given from spring to October-November. Flower Taka Bat needs to be fed once every two weeks. The fertilizer must be floral, and before use, its concentration must be halved from that recommended by the manufacturer. For room takka, you can use dressings intended for orchids. During active growth, the flower can be fertilized with any complex dressing, only measures should be taken.
In the winter season, top dressing should be stopped.
Transplant process
Taka Bat is a very sensitive plant. It is affected by all stresses, including transplantation, so the main advice is not to transplant the plant more than once every two to three years.
For a transplant, it is better to choose the time at which the flower grows actively, this is the beginning of May - the beginning of June. If the flower was replanted later, the restoration of the plant will be more difficult. Takka that is blooming or about to bloom cannot be transplanted.
The size of the new pot should be larger than the previous one, and the soil should be nutritious and properly prepared. The transplant process is an excellent opportunity to inspect the root system for the presence of defects and diseases. If the flower is healthy, then its root can be divided for reproduction by the vegetative way.
Breeding methods
Two methods of reproduction are applied to the Chantriere takka: vegetative and seed.
Vegetative propagation is simpler, and it has a higher probability of success than seed propagation. Its essence is to divide the roots of the flower into parts, following a certain pattern, and then plant them. Each part of the root, rooted, will grow into a new full-fledged flower.
Separation of the roots is best done with a sharp knife, as this reduces the likelihood of injury to the living tissue of the flower. After separation of the sections, it is recommended to sprinkle with charcoal powder or another fungicide. In this condition, they should lie for a day. During this time, they will dry out, and it will be possible to begin their seating in separate pots.
Reproduction by seeds is a more complicated and painstaking work. In order to successfully germinate the seeds, the following conditions must be met:
- Their collection should be done before they are fully ripe.
- The composition of the soil for seeds should be optimal.
- The temperature in a room with planted seeds should be between 28-30 ° C.
- Changes in temperature and humidity must not be allowed.
To collect seeds, you need to wait until the fruits of taki ripen, pick them and only then remove the seeds. After that, they are washed and dried. For washing, it is best to use a mild disinfectant solution (for example, potassium permanganate).
The soil for seeds should be prepared at the rate of 50:50 - evenly sheet soil and sand. They should be immersed in the prepared soil to a depth of 1 cm and ensure a constant temperature. The first shoots usually appear after six months. After they are strong enough, the sprouts can be planted in pots.
Main pest
In hot periods of time, the Tanta Chantrier often suffers from red spider mites.
They cannot be seen with the naked eye, but it is possible to detect the presence of cobwebs on the sheets of light plaque. Since these mites love dry air, as a preventive measure, you can spray the flower every day with water at room temperature. Humidity is very important, so it should be maintained in any way possible.