Zhiryanka: everything you need to know about planting and care

An interesting plant Zhiryanka attracts many florists for its beauty and exoticism. This perennial flower is completely different from the usual home plants. We will introduce you to Zhiryanka and tell you how to grow a predatory plant at home.

Choosing a place for Dzhiryanka

To grow predatory flowers at home, you need to create the right microclimate for the plant. Only in this case, you can achieve good growth and healthy leaf color.

Temperature conditions

Considering the necessary microclimate for a plant, first of all it is worth thinking about the correct temperature. Summer indicators should be within + 25-30 ˚ C, in winter the fatty one should be at average room temperature + 16-18 ˚ C.

Zhiryanka feels great in the house, but it is worth remembering that, like any other flower, it does not tolerate sudden temperature changes. Take care that the flower does not stand near the heating devices.

Lighting

Zhiryanka loves good ambient lighting. Light day should be long. When placed on the south side, make sure that the plant is not exposed to direct sunlight (especially during midday hours).

Air humidity

In terms of air humidity, there can be no compromises, as a carnivorous plant at home is highly dependent on this indicator.You must provide the plant with a tropical air humidity of 55-60%. From this indicator can not deviate, otherwise fatty woman will begin to hurt. It is especially important to monitor the humidity in winter, when the heaters dry the air very much. In summer, the high temperature also reduces the amount of moisture, so more often spray the flower from the spray bottle.

Choosing dishes for planting

When choosing dishes for planting zhiryanka you need to estimate the size of the root system and the previous pot in which the plant was located. The flower does not require a large pot, but in close it will not be comfortable.

Florists recommend for planting use "closed" pots. The plant is placed in a mini-aquarium. One layer of pebbles or other small stones is laid on the bottom. To maintain high humidity, a small amount of water is poured, which slightly covers the substrate. A pallet is placed on the pebbles and a pot of zhiryanka is placed on it.

Such conditions are most favorable for the flower.It should be understood that even if you can achieve high humidity in the room, furniture or walls will suffer from this (the fungus will settle), so it’s necessary to use the aquarium.

Substrate for Zhyryanka

When choosing a soil for a predatory plant, it is necessary to take into account the fact that the fatty woman likes high air humidity, but not the roots (excessive moisture causes them to rot). That is why the substrate for the flower should pass moisture well. The ideal option would be a mixture of peat (50%), large river sand (40%) and small pebbles.

If it is not possible to prepare the mixture described, then you can use any store soil that has good drainage properties as a substrate.

Planting, reproduction and transplanting

Now let's talk about how to plant and propagate a carnivorous plant that feeds on insects at home. By following the instructions and tips, you will correctly perform all the necessary actions and get the expected result.

The above-ground and root parts of the Zhiryanka grow very slowly, therefore, if the plant needs a transplant, then in very rare cases.Some florists recommend transplanting each year in spring to update the substrate and give the roots more space.

There is no definite answer, therefore, it is up to you to transplant the flower or not. However, it is worth remembering that fatty has thin weak roots that can be easily damaged.

Seed method

It is very and very difficult to get seeds from predator flowers at home, because even in nature, Zhiryanka rarely produces germinating seeds. However, if you purchased ready-made seeds or you still managed to get them from the mother plant, you must strictly follow the instructions for planting.

In the form of a substrate for planting using peat mixture with sand. Seeds are placed on the soil and lightly pressed (no need to add instillation!). After planting, the substrate should be watered slightly, while avoiding waterlogging.

12-15 days after planting shoots begin. Miniature plants are demanding of air and soil moisture. Therefore, in addition to high temperature, try to keep moisture in the container and the room.

Two weeks after the sprouting, the zhiryanka can be seated in separate vessels, continuing to moisten the soil and maintaining the usual temperature.

To improve seed germination, you can use special growth promoters.However, use them at your own risk (or use specialized drugs that are suitable for Zhiryanka).

With the help of cuttings

In the form of cuttings are used leaf plates of plants that need to be separated in the spring before the stem. Use only healthy leaves for seedlings, which have a rich color and medium size (old or damaged leaves do not fit).

After separation, the stalk can be placed in a vessel with a stimulator of root formation for 12-14 hours (it is better to do at night). However, you can do without drugs. After cutting from the mother plant, the leaf is submerged 5 cm into the soil mixture (peat, perlite, sand). In this case, it is better to take more peat to give impetus to the development at the initial stage.

After planting, the vessel with the plant is covered with a film (greenhouse conditions are created) and transferred to a warm room.

After the formation of the roots, the film is removed and the soil is moistened. Further care implies timely watering, increased air humidity and high temperature (not lower than 20˚С).

Plant care

Your predator plant requires specific care, therefore, when caring for a flower at home, you need to be prepared for non-standard feeding and timely soil moistening.

Watering zhiryanki

Water zhiryanku need often only if the house is very hot. For irrigation using distilled water (in extreme cases - boiled), which is poured into the pan of the pot. After the soil absorbs the right amount of moisture, remove residues to avoid rotting of the roots.

It is also worth remembering that water should be at room temperature. Watering with cold water or water from the pipeline is prohibited.

Fertilizer and dressing

Top dressing zhiryanki specific enough, as the plant receives nutrients not through the roots, but with the help of the leaves.In this case, the source of nutrients are small insects, which "hunts" the plant.

If you have a desire to help the plant get food, you should put it in the place where flies, midges or mosquitoes fly most often. With a strong desire, you can catch a few midges yourself and carefully place them on the leaves of the plant.

In the form of feeding, home ants, which often live on a shelf with sweets or sugar, will work well.

At the same time the whole plant will not die and will not get sick if you do not feed it.

Thus, zhiryanka perfectly costs without expensive dressings, and care for her at home is not difficult or time consuming.

Problems in the cultivation of Zhyryanka

Zhiryanka - a predatory plant that is highly dependent on moisture and sunlight. With the wrong care for the flower, the following problems may occur:

1. Burns on the leaves, they dry up. The cause of this condition is direct sunlight, insufficient air humidity and poor watering.The flower will return to normal as soon as you eliminate the negative factors that caused the plant to fall ill.
2. Stopped plant growth. Zhiryanka began to languish. If the flower has lowered the leaves and has begun to dry up, it means that the root system is severely damaged. This problem can be solved only by immediate transplant of a leaf cutting. Maternal plant to save will not work. But problems with growth are solved by transplanting into a larger pot.
3. Decay of foliage and root system. Excessive watering causes rotting of both roots and leaves. At an early stage, this problem is solved by a long break between watering or transplanting into dry land. At a later stage, when half the flower simply rotted, it is impossible to save the plant.

Pests and diseases zhiryanki

A scourge for many florists and housewives are the diseases of their favorites. In this case, zhiryanku can be called the most resistant home plant, as any pest instantly becomes food for the flower. In addition, all diseases of Zhiryanka appear only because of improper care, therefore, growing this plant at home,You can forget about expensive drugs and a huge list of all kinds of ailments. Everything is treated by eliminating the destructive factor.

In conclusion, I would like to say that Zhiryanka, despite its durability and originality, has a negative side. Since the leaves of the plant emit a sweet odorous secret, there will always be a lot of flies and black flies indoors. Get rid of this "joy" is impossible, so consider this factor when buying plants.