Flowers "The Bride and groom" - growing at home

Favorite by many a houseplant, which is mostly known as "The Bridegroom and the Bride" has other names. For example, the bell or bell of Maya, and also called Campanula. Such a romantic name the plant has received thanks to its flowers, which can be lilac, blue or white. The white flowers of this plant are associated with the purity and tenderness of the bride, and the blue, respectively, with the groom. Flowers "The Bride and Groom", which differ in their blue tint, refer to the Maya variety, and the flowering white inflorescences are Alba.

Care

Indoor flower "Bride and groom" is a perennial ornamental plant, shoots of which can not grow up. Inflorescences of the plant have an attractive shape, because they look like a bell. Flowers "The bride and groom" can grow in a dark place, they have enough light. If the plant is provided with the necessary care, then it usually blooms for the second year. At the same time, it pleases its owners with an abundance of tender and cute flowers.

Landing

In the event that both varieties of this plant are planted in one pot, which occurs quite often, then for cultivation you should know about some features of the Campanula. Since its blue form is less active in growth, it can be drowned out with white flowers. For those who wish to have such a beautiful plant in their home, it is worthwhile to listen to the advice that it is better to have flowers. "The bride and groom" feel when there is a "bride" next to the "bride", that is, in a pair. Each owner of such an original plant wants to continue the flowering period of the plant as long as possible. The flower "The Bridegroom and the Bride", care of which is very easy to perform, usually starts to blossom from spring and until autumn colds come. Timely cleaning from dried up upper shoots and taking care of roots and stems will allow the plant to enjoy its flowering for a long period of time.

Temperature conditions

Flowers "The Bridegroom and the Bride" love warmth and diffuse lighting. In the summer, the owners of Campanula should take care to create a moderate temperature, and in winter it is better to keep it at a temperature not exceeding 12-15 ° C. The plant should be placed where there is no direct sunlight or drafts.

Watering

In the summer, it is necessary to ensure that the plant receives a sufficient amount of moisture, that is, watering the campaignan should be abundant and frequent. As for the winter, in this period the plant requires rest and reduced watering frequency. In the period between watering the soil must completely dry up. In order for the plant to feel comfortable, it needs moist air. For normal growth, the Campanula is best additionally sprayed.

Top dressing

In order that the plant does not ache, its leaves must be clean, free of damage and any impregnations, otherwise problems with the attack of aphids or spider mites can not be avoided. For growth and optimal development, additional fertilizing can be carried out and must be transplanted every spring.