Although rheo is an unpretentious flower compared to other types of plants, however, to improve its originality and decorativeness, it is necessary to follow the simplest rules for caring for it. You must always remember the thermophilicity of this amazing plant, painfully tolerating low temperatures (even below 10 ° C) and not tolerating drafts. These and many other features of the reo will be discussed in this article.
Reo flower: description
Reo is considered a relative of the well-known tradescantia. It really belongs to the species of tradescantia and zebrin (a family of Commelinas), however, some botanists believe that this plant forms a separate genus - Reo.
The birthplace of this flower is South and Central America. There he is found on the banks of rivers, on rocks and in tropical forests (at the edges), which indicates his undemanding care for him. Also, this plant can often be found on the Antilles, in Mexico and in Florida.
Reo is a herbaceous plant with original and unusual colored leaves: from purple-violet in the lower part of the plant to green in the upper part. The length of the leaves is 30 cm.
What features does the flower reo have (photo)?
Caring for him, as mentioned above, does not require much effort. Therefore, he is often an inhabitant of offices and apartments.
For a reo, a well-lit place, but shaded from direct sunlight, is suitable. In summer, it is advisable to put a flower pot on a window in the eastern or western part of the room, and in the winter in the south. The fact is that Reo is a flower that stretches out under insufficient lighting, while the leaves turn pale and lose their attractiveness.
The optimum temperature for a flower in summer is from 20 to 24 degrees, and in winter - at least 16. There is one whim most significant for this flower. Reo does not like sudden changes in temperature and drafts.
The plant responds well to light dressings (once every 14 days). To do this, you need to use complex fertilizer with minerals, designed specifically for decorative and deciduous flowers. Fluffiness of the flower can be given by regular pinching of the top of the main shoot.
Home care for reo
Indoor flower due to its unusual appearance has another interesting name - "Moses in the basket." The uniqueness of this plant lies in the color of its long leaves and in the form of inflorescences.
Reo is very impressive and original looks like a single plant, for which it is necessary to remove its side shoots. The latter can be used for breeding. They take root well in the spring and summer periods of the year. To give splendor to the bush, you need to give it the opportunity to grow.
With proper care, the flower can be a wonderful living addition to the design of the room. What does reo (flower) look like in a room? The photo is presented below.
Watering
In spring and summer, it is necessary to water this plant abundantly, preventing the formation of stagnation of water in the pot. Moderate watering in winter and autumn (2 days after drying of the soil surface) will help to maintain the soil in a moderately wet state.
Dropping lower leaves and poor growth are signs of excessive watering. Very small leaves on the plant, on the contrary, indicate a lack of moisture.
Reo flower very well tolerates home conditions. As with many plants, periodically spraying the flower with room temperature water is very useful . With severe dryness of the air, the tips of the leaves can become brownish.
Reo transplant
On the whole, the reo flower perfectly takes root at home (photo). Caring for it is the simplest, and transplantation is not difficult.
Spring is the best time to transplant a flower. Pots are needed wide due to the growth in width of the root system of this plant. A layer of expanded clay or other material must be put on the bottom of the container, since stagnation of water is detrimental to the plant.
The substrate for the plant can be created by your own means and forces. The best soil mix for reo consists of the following components (all in one piece):
• sheet land;
• land with humus;
• turf land;
• sand.
Reproduction of reo: methods
Reo is a flower that can be propagated at any time of the year. To do this, simply cut off any cuttings and plant them in separate containers.
In an old flower with a bare lower stem, it is necessary to separate the upper part with foliage and use it as a stalk. Such rejuvenation must be done once in about four years.
Can be propagated by seed. They are sown in boxes with peaty-sandy soil. The most suitable period is April.
Possible problems
- The ends of the leaves darken, the leaves shrink and dry out - insufficient watering or watering with cold water.
- Shredding leaves is a lack of vitamins and lighting.
- Burns on the leaves - exposure to direct sunlight.
- The lower leaves fall, the plant stops growing - redundancy of irrigation.
- The color of the plant turns pale, the leaves fade - lack of lighting.
- The leaves wilt and become lethargic and soft - the cold temperature of the air in the room.
Reo Feng Shui
The ancient East has always been famous for teachings, thanks to which people could achieve harmony with themselves and internal perfection.
To normalize the atmosphere in the rooms help plants in pots located on the windows. They create a kind of protection against external negativity. But the plants themselves must also be necessarily healthy, since diseased flowers can emit unfavorable energy.
Reo flowers can absorb aggression, bitterness, hidden in someone else. This plant quite easily removes any tension at home and keeps the biofield in the same volume. A beneficial effect on blood vessels contributes to the overall positive state of a person.
Thus, caring for a rheo under normal household conditions is quite easy, you just need to follow the simple recommendations described above, and the plant will decorate the room for a long time with its attractive decorative appearance and benefit the owners with its good energy.