We grow a useful plant at home golden mustache
Among indoor plants that have medicinal properties, there is a golden mustache; growing this flower at home will not be difficult. The main thing is to adhere to certain recommendations and you will always have a source of medicines on your windowsill that can be used for a number of ailments. This is due to the chemical composition of this plant.
Its leaves and shoots, saturated with flavonoids and phytosterols, have beneficial qualities. It is these biologically active substances that are used for the preparation of medicinal products. Having on hand a tincture or a decoction of fragrant callis, as it is also called, can eliminate skin rashes, relieve rheumatism and a number of other diseases.
If you are planting a plant in order to use medicinal properties, then it is recommended that you first test for the occurrence of allergic reactions. This will avoid unpleasant consequences.
Golden mustache: home care
The golden mustache plant stands out for its varying frequency of flowering. This process depends on the climatic conditions in which the flower grows. The flowers are formed into single groups and are white. The most abundant flowering is observed only in warm climates. Outwardly, the foliage looks fleshy and dense. When they break, thin hairs are visible, which is why this flower received another name - "Venus of the Hair".
Flowering will be more intense if dead flowers are removed in time. It is also recommended to wipe the leaves of the golden mustache with a damp cloth every week. This will remove accumulated dust, which will have a beneficial effect on growth rates.
If you carefully examine the golden mustache flower, a photo of this plant indicates that its flowers appear most often on the tops of the stems. Its creeping stems twine around tree trunks or grow on the soil surface. The foliage of fragrant callis is located alternately. It has a slightly purple tint on the inside. Under favorable home conditions, its shoots reach a length of up to 1.5 meters.
Golden mustache: how to care at home
Even inexperienced growers can grow this plant. To do this, you should create comfortable conditions:
- The optimal air temperature is considered to be in the range of + 25-27 ° C. At the same time, it is highly recommended not to allow the thermometer to drop below 0 ° C. However, in winter, the flower will feel better if the temperature is slightly lowered to +12 ° C.
- The maximum allowable humidity is up to 60%.
- Room plant golden mustache likes frequent airing. In the summer, it can be moved to fresh air.
- As for the level lighting, then partial shade or shade is recommended.
- Sunlight is required for foliage to develop its characteristic purple hue. Under such conditions, fragrant callis will begin to grow along the ground, since in a shady place it usually grows upward.In the future, in order for the flower to develop in a normal rhythm, it is necessary to tie its stems to any support.
When growing at home a golden mustache in the early years, it is required to carry out a regular transplant. This is due to the fact that young specimens develop rather quickly, but in the future they lose this pace. Therefore, an annual pot change is necessary. In the case of adult specimens, it will be sufficient to check the status of the root system from time to time.
What else to consider when taking care at home?
Watering the golden mustache should be moderate. Particular attention should be paid to watering in the morning. The soil should be kept moist for the most part, but never soggy. At the same time, the principle “it is better to underfill than to pour” is relevant. In winter, it is advisable to water less frequent. However, if a high air temperature is set in the room, the plant will still require more moisture. It is recommended to regularly spray the leaves. If the container with the plant is not heavy, then you can transfer it to the bathroom and douse it with water.
For planting a plant, it is advisable to use a pot made of ceramic. It should have large drainage holes so that excess moisture does not remain in the soil. Small pebbles with a fraction of no more than 5-10 mm are used as drainage.
Reproduction of the golden mustache is carried out in two ways: by seeds or by division. Unlike other houseplant species, rooted shoots should be planted deep enough. For this, it is advisable to use a small pot. The soil must be mixed with sand. In some cases, it is recommended to use eggshells. Often the shoots of the flower fall so low that natural reproduction occurs. They reach the soil and take root without any intervention.