How mallow reproduces - seating methods
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Malva is a member of the Malvaceae family. The plant is annual and perennial. Flowers exude a pleasant scent. How to plant mallow, each gardener decides for himself. The plant is propagated by seeds, seedlings, by dividing a bush or by cuttings. Having figured out how to grow mallow, it is not difficult to get an abundance of flowers in your area.
Brief description of the plant
Malva (lat.Malva) is a herbaceous plant. Other names of the culture: stock-rose, kalachik, mallow. The height of the flower is from 30 to 120 cm. The main stem of the flower is covered with large flowers on all sides. Inflorescences can reach 12 cm and look like a large bell. Flowers are double or simple. Their colors are very diverse - from black to white.
Variety of mallow species
For abundant flowering, it is important to choose the most suitable place. The flower loves the sun and the most fertile soil, reacts negatively to waterlogging and stagnant water.
The root system is long and branched. The fruit of the plant is a polysperm. Mallow seeds are inside the fruit and remain viable for 2-3 years.
The flower is prized for its medicinal properties. Tea with the addition of mallow has an expectorant effect, and decoctions and tinctures soothe and relieve inflammation. The plant is used in the cosmetic industry and for making creams at home.
The most popular crop varieties:
- Forest mallow - maximum can grow up to 1.5 m. The main visual difference is that the dark veins on the flowers create the effect of stripes.
- Malva hybrid - grows up to 2 m and pleases with a huge variety of colors. Most often, the inflorescences are pink, white and red.
- The musky species is a perennial plant of white or light pink color. Large inflorescences reach 6-8 cm.
- Garden mallow - grows up to 2.5 m. Flowers can be of various shades.
Mallow: grown from seed, when to plant for seedlings
Planting dates directly depend on the variety and type of mallow. Sowing of seeds of biennial representatives is carried out in the spring. It is customary to plant annual mallow before winter and the first shoots will appear in early spring. It is best to replant annual varieties in May, and perennial ones - not earlier than August or September.
Sowing seeds in open ground
The seeds can be purchased from a specialist store. When self-harvesting, the branches are first cut from the bush along with the flowers and dried in the form of a bouquet. During drying, the seed material matures in its natural environment, inside the seed pod. The procedure is carried out in the middle of summer and can last until the very frost.
When to plant mallow seeds outdoors depends on the specific region. In the classic version, planting is carried out in late spring or early summer. When the soil warms up as much as possible, the seeds are sown directly into the soil. When planted in a substrate, only a few leaves will have time to form in the mallow by the winter period. The flowering process will begin next year.
When to plant mallow when grown from seed, every gardener decides for himself.When planting in the fall, you can not delay with this event. September is preferable, and even October for the southern regions.
Before propagating mallow, to improve seed germination, you need to soak them in warm water for a day. This will soften the outer shell. After that, the seeds can be sown in the prepared soil. The prepared seeds should be planted in a hole 3 cm deep. The distance between the seedlings should be at least 10-15 cm. The hole is covered with a light substrate, preferably peat.
If the elementary rules are not followed when planting in early spring, the young sprout may freeze and die. For safety net, it is recommended to pour several seeds at the same time into one hole. Mallow seeds germinate well. After 14 days, the first shoots will begin to sprout. Of these, the strongest and strongest seedlings are left.
Sowing seeds in open ground
A proven and reliable breeding method for mallow is seedling. In January or February, planting material is sown in special containers. The flower responds well to the presence of peat in the ground. You can use special peat cups or tablets. Mallow seedlings need additional lighting with special lamps. Comfortable temperature for best germination is 20 ° C. After the first leaves appear, it is important to regularly spray with warm water.
Seedling material
You can transplant seedlings into open ground immediately after irreversible frosts, at the end of May or at the beginning of June.
Mallow propagation by cuttings
Before carrying out work, it is important to understand how perennial mallow reproduces with the help of cuttings. This method allows you to preserve all the varietal qualities of the flower and its decorative features.
Procedure:
- The shoots of an adult plant are cut into pieces of 10 cm.
- Each slice is treated with a stimulant or crushed charcoal.
- The stalk is planted in a nutritious soil, watered abundantly and covered with any transparent material to create a greenhouse climate.
When the plant takes root and the sprouts grow, the future flower is transplanted to a permanent place. For the winter period, young shoots are insulated with agrofibre or burlap.
Breeding by dividing the bush
Experienced gardeners recommend using this method only for a two-year-old flower. It is very difficult to propagate perennial mallow by dividing without damaging the root system. In most cases, this is not recommended. A highly branched root system may not survive transplantation and division.
Bush dividing scheme
In the first year after planting, propagating the mallow by dividing the bush is much safer. The root is carefully dug up and divided. The resulting cuttings are planted on the site.
Follow-up care
Malva gained its recognition due to its unpretentious and undemanding character. It is important to water the flower in a timely and systematic manner. After each moistening, the soil must be loosened and cleaned of weeds. At the time of bud formation, fertilizer with an increased nitrogen content and complex mineral fertilizing are added to the soil.
Tall mallow varieties need to be tied up with homemade supports that will support the plant during strong winds.
Plant garter methods
In autumn, after the end of flowering, they carry out sanitary pruning of the plant to the very level of the ground. At the same time, it needs to be fed for better adaptation. To do this, add any complex nutrient fertilizer to the soil and cover it with a thick layer of hay or finely chopped branches.
Possible diseases after breeding
Due to improper care, a weakened plant after transplanting can become infected with rust. The main reasons: too wet soil or too much nitrogen in the soil, combined with a lack of potassium and phosphorus. The first sign is the appearance of red, loose dots on the inner side of the leaf plate.
At an early stage of infection, it is sufficient to remove the damaged areas of the flower. If the disease has damaged not only the leaves, but also the stem, it is necessary to treat the plant with special pesticides - Topaz, Fitosporin or Bordeaux mixture. In case of severe infection, the procedure is repeated every two weeks until the mallow is fully recovered. Any processing is carried out in the evening in the complete absence of wind and precipitation.
Rust on mallow
If the conditions and rules of planting are not followed, mallow can get sick with powdery mildew. To combat it, a solution of colloidal sulfur is used, prepared according to the instructions on the package.
Often the plant is attacked by slugs and snails. Beer traps are used to protect plantings. Plates with bait are placed under the bushes, and after a day you can collect pests.
Flower abundance
Mallow is a very beautiful and unpretentious ornamental plant. With proper care, it delights the eye for a long time with a variety of colors. Thanks to its excellent germination and abundant flowering, the next year after planting, the plant will turn the garden plot into a piece of paradise.
