Selaginella Martensia Jory - this is a wonderful, unlike other plants, ornamental shrub.
It requires careful maintenance, constantly humidified air and partial shade.
Therefore, we recommend to grow only professionals.
general description
On the planet Earth in the carbon period, all kinds of aquiferous plants were not only grassy, but also tree-like.
Such forms have survived to date. Their remnants reached modern man in the form of dried coal. The flowed-down flowering flowers are now exclusively herbaceous.
In Europe, there are "Puna" with strong forked shoots. On them are small leaves and small spikelets. They have a well developed sporangia. Leaves have different shades.
If you look from one side - the leaves will seem emerald; on the other hand, bright, shining with a blue or silver shade. On the basis of the leaves there is a small hollow on which the tongue is located. In the mountainous terrain, you can meet mob scum.
In total, Selaginella has more than 700 different subspecies. Martensia Jory grows in the tropics. The plant has elongated creeping stems. On the rocks and soil, these stems form a thick emerald coating. In length shoots reach more than 20 cm.
They can be lengthened continuously. Their growth lasts throughout the year. Very often they begin to fork fork. The flower is a spore. At the tips of the stems, small spikelets appear with sporangia. They are actively developing a large number of miniature disputes, as well as four major disputes.
The video shows a general description of the plant “Selaginella Martensia Jory”:
Curious fact. In the arid deserts of Mexico, as well as in the desolate deserts of Nevada and Texas, "S. Lepidophylla" can occur. It is similar to the Jericho rose. Her amazing ability is to fully dry to a dry consistency. After this exotic plant is rolled into a ball. With the onset of heavy rains the plant unfolds. Her stems and shoots come alive.
A photo
The photo shows “Selaginella Martensia Jory”:
Home care
This representative of the flora can be content with a small amount of light. The plant needs constantly moistened soil and humid air.
The flower is recommended to grow in a mini-greenhouse on the windowsill. Also, the flower can grow in greenhouses, loggias and balconies.
The plant grows well in kitchens with large vapors when cooking and in bathrooms with good ventilation.
Watering
The soil in the tank should be constantly wet. The plant does not like drying. For irrigation, you must use soft water at room temperature. It should not contain any chemical impurities.
Important! Strong drying out of the soil can cause the leaves to twist. It leads to the death of the stems.
The air must be humidified. Therefore, the ornamental shrub is sprayed 2-5 times a day. Water for spraying should be soft. It is recommended to use a spray bottle. Also, the plant can be put on a tray with wet moss or moistened pebbles. The use of an additional container with water next to the plant is allowed.
Top dressing
When grown in purchased fortified soil, additional fertilizing is not recommended. After 1 year after planting, the plant begins to fertilize. Usually, feeding is carried out 5-7 times a year.
You can use the mixture for complex fertilizer. It is mixed with water in proportions of 1: 2. Strong solution can burn the root system of the plant. You can fertilize the plant with mullein.
But you can not allow manure to fall on the bare roots of a flower. This material can severely burn the roots, after which the plant will gradually die.
Landing
The plant needs loose soil with a high content of humus. It should be slightly acidic.
In other conditions, the plant does not grow. Land for planting can be bought or prepared by yourself. For this, the soil is mixed with leaf soil. Peat and fine-grained sea sand are added to the top.
Charcoal can be added to the substrate. This material helps to maintain the necessary environment in the ground. Capacities choose medium. The root system is placed in the middle of the pot and sprinkled with the substrate. After - plentifully watered.
Transfer
Transplantation is very rare. Plant melen goes to growth. Therefore, the flower is transplanted only when the pot has become cramped. This can be understood by hanging stems through the edges of the container. It is recommended to use not very deep pots, but very wide. After transplantation, a decorative bush is covered with polyethylene. He creates a mini hothouse. In such conditions, the plant gets accustomed to new conditions more quickly. After rooting, the cellophane is removed.
Growing up
When drying shoots need to moisten the air. The flower should be sprayed 3-4 times a day with water at room temperature. Dried tops of the stems are recommended to be cut with a sharp blade. If the plant begins to wither and dry - it is worth taking care of the soil of the flower. During this period, the plant requires abundant watering.
Healthy stems must be cut for reproduction, all other shoots are discarded. With a strong twisting of the edges of the leaves and the appearance of brown fabric - there was a strong sunburn. The plant must be ceased in a more shady room.
Damaged stems must be cut. When the stems decay and the flower stops growing, freezing occurred. The room temperature is too low. The flower is transferred to a lighter and warmer room. It is also recommended to transplant the flower in a new vitaminized soil.
Breeding
Reproduced bush delenkami. To do this, use adult branched bushes. Reproduction is carried out in the spring time.
Transplanted bushes covered with a plastic bag until rooting. The multiplied plant must be fed. You can also propagate the flower shards. This method has excellent rooting.
This breeding method is suitable for any time of year. It is worth considering that the length of the stalks should exceed 4 cm. It is necessary to select the best escape areas. On this planting material should be forks and thin roots.
Already rooted seedlings are seated in a tank at a permanent place of growth. Initially, planting them in small containers is meaningless.
Temperature
The flower is very thermophilic. He does not like temperature drops. It grows best at a temperature of 20-24 ° C. It is not allowed to lower the temperature below 10 ° С. In such conditions, growth slows down a lot, and the stems start to die off.
Lighting
The plant loves natural light. In arid hot weather, a long stay in direct sunlight leads to the complete drying of the stems.
Therefore, the flower must be hidden from direct sunlight. In the wild, this representative of the flora lives in the shady tropics. Therefore, it needs to provide light and temperature factor close to these conditions.
Diseases and pests
If the leaves of the plant begin to turn yellow, and a small down appeared from their back side - the plant is prone to spider mites.
All stems are wiped with a soap solution of alkaline or household soap. You can use alcohol, solution of potassium permanganate.
After that, the flower is washed under a tap water. You can spray it with chemicals. With a strong lesion, the plant is divided into cuttings and planted in new containers. The affected areas are discarded.
Selaginela Martensia Jory responds well to fertilizing and systematic watering. The soil in the pot should not dry out. The flower is actively growing in good conditions. Loves to grow in the kitchen and in the bathroom. Prefers penumbra. May be affected by spider mites.
