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Beautiful mimulus - growing out of seeds effectively and simply

The name "mimulus" has the Latin root "mimo", which means "little mime" or "monkey". The corolla of this bright flower in its shape is very similar to the muzzle of a monkey or a tiny toy. For those who like, how the mimulus smells and blooms, growing out of seeds will seem like an amusing game. Observing several rules, it is easy to grow colorful "gubbarts" in your garden or on the window.

In total, the ancient genus Mimulus includes more than 110 species belonging to the annual and perennial species. Popular varieties in the central zone of Russia are various hybrid grades. The mimulus grows well, the seeds of which have been collected in the same climatic zone where the final plant is grown. For example, varieties "Viva" or "Calypso". Very beautiful combinations are obtained from hybrids of tiger and speckled colors, however, yellow and cream-white flowers are also in vogue.

Mimulus - growing on the window without problems

Each mistress wants to have a bright and fragrant window sill, filled with various colors. To obtain a beautiful and strong mimulus, growing from seeds must begin with the choice of pot. If in the garden the speckled "gubatic" occupies the most often an independent flower bed, then at home these plants perfectly complement the ampel compositions or flower pots.

Soil in the flower garden and at home use the same - maximally rich in humus, moist and rather loose. A suitable mixture can be made independently from three parts of humus, two parts of leaf land and one part of turf, peat and sand. It is important to remember the quality drainage: shop claydite or ordinary clay shard from a pot or cup.

Place for the plant is selected in damp chiaroscuro or an artificial pond. This arrangement is explained by the increased need for mimulus in abundant watering and regular feeding. Fertilizers are introduced not less often, but not more often than once in two weeks. All dying leaves and flowers must be removed from the pot.

Mimulus - growing from seeds

  1. Since the mimulus has tiny dust-like seeds, the number of which is 7,000 pieces per gram, it is impossible to avoid the pick-up phase. Plants are sown in greenhouses or boxes, covered with glass, in late March or early in April. The lid is lifted, this is necessary to ventilate the shoots and moisten the soil.
  2. If the temperature does not fall below 15 o - two weeks later, the first shoots appear. You can not water them, just moisten them easily from the atomizer, so as not to damage the weak young stems. When there are two or three real leaves - they are picking.
  3. A wonderful mimulus, growing from seeds of which turned out to be a simple process, blooms in late May. Approximately at the same time, the plant is transplanted to a permanent place in the garden or balcony container. That is, the blossoming mimulus can be obtained in just two calendar months.
  4. During the transplant to the main place, the mimulus is slightly pricked to stimulate the branching and appearance of more flowers. If a multi-year plant variety is used, then it is possible to resort to propagation by cuttings.

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