The native land of ivy room. House plant ivy (photo)

Ivy ordinary - surprisingly unpretentious and useful ornamental plant. It is grown in a room for air purification, strengthening of immunity and getting rid of stress. Healing properties of plants are used in classical and folk medicine.

Description

The native land of the ivy of the room is the northern part of Europe. Currently, the territory of its growth is extensive: Southern and Western Europe, North Africa, Central and East Asia. Ivy has other names - hedera, bindweed. The native land of ivy does not have a very large number of varieties of this plant. But at the present time, breeders have brought out many varieties that differ significantly from each other in shape, size and coloring of the leaves. They are: oval, round, star, corrugated, with even edges, yellow and green, spotty and single-colored.

Ivy ordinary belongs to the family of Araliai and is an evergreen plant. It is a curling vine with roots-suckers, which allow it to climb up the sill or support. The branches can descend to the floor, and then trail along a horizontal surface. In the room, this plant blooms and fruits very rarely. His flowers are not beautiful . Ivy room gives attractive berries. But they are not suitable for use. For high decorative qualities, flower growers call the plant an unpretentious handsome man. This culture is ideal for growing in indoor conditions.

Cultivation

The native land of ivy room does not differ hot climate. Therefore, growing at home, this plant is not exacting to high temperatures. In the winter, ten degrees above zero is enough. It should be taken into account that at a high temperature in the room the plant will need to be regularly sprayed. Ivy likes light, but not direct sunlight, from which he suffers. This culture does not like when it is moved to another place with other lighting. To it, it adapts for a long time.

In summer, the plant should be watered more often and more abundantly. Do not allow the soil to dry out, it should always be moistened. But in winter, on the contrary, excess water can harm the bindweed. So do not worry if the ground in the pot dries. For the winter, this is normal. House plant ivy, the photo of which you see, you need to periodically wash it with warm water. It is better to do this under the shower.

Like any other culture, ordinary ivy needs to be fed. Do it from the early spring to the end of the summer twice a month. To do this, use mullein infusion or fertilizer for domestic ornamental plants. Too frequent top dressing leads to a rapid growth of the leaves, and the convolvulus loses its decorativeness. In winter, limit feeding once a month.

The cool climate is characterized by the birthplace of ivy. Therefore, growing at home, he is not picky about the soil. It is enough to mix turf ground, humus, sand and peat. With this composition, the soil will have a loose structure and a sufficient amount of nutrients. You can mix in equal parts turf and deciduous land.

Reproduction

Get new plants of ivy can be using shoots, layers and cuttings, regardless of the time of year.

• Propagation by the shoot is as follows. It is cut along with the leaves, fits into a shallow groove and is covered with earth. Leaves must remain outside. In a fortnight, the air loops near the leaves will grow into roots. It is necessary to take out the escape from the earth and cut it. There will be many small cuttings that are planted in separate pots.
• When multiplying by a layer, only one new plant is obtained. To do this, you need to bend the shoot in a nearby pot and dig it, but not completely. After a while, it will release the roots, and it can be separated from the plant.
• Indoor ivy reproduces by cuttings. To do this, they are cut with air loops and placed in moistened sand. The planting is covered with a glass or plastic jar. When the cuttings take root, they are planted in individual pots.

Pests and diseases

• A spider mite attacks the lower part of the leaves and the tips of the shoots. Yellow spots appear on the upper part, and a thin web forms. Over time, the leaves fall off. To prevent plants sprayed with anti-malignant agents.
• Powdery mulberry drains the juices from the leaves and shoots, as a result of which the plant slowly grows. Prevention is reduced to keeping the room in an optimum humidity.
• Shield inflicts leaves, branches and trunks. With a significant infection, the plant becomes covered with bloom, the leaves turn yellow and fall off. Shields are removed with alcohol solution. After that, ivy is treated with chemical preparations.

Application for medicinal purposes

Since the ancient times, the medicinal properties of this plant have been valued. Currently, many antitussive drugs are widely used ivy leaves. Such medicines are taken for the treatment of colds, pertussis, bronchitis and asthma.

The native land of the ivy room was famous for folk healers. They used deciduous tinctures as an astringent, antiemetic and laxative. Cooked broths help to treat headaches, sclerosis, rheumatism, gout, liver, gallstones and urinary bladder. They treat tuberculosis and rickets. For external use, ointments are prepared, which can reduce calluses, warts and adipes. The leaves are collected before the very flowering. During this period they contain more useful substances. After collection, they are dried in air or in a dryer. After that, the leaves can be stored for up to four years.

Signs

From ancient times to the present time people connect certain events, objects and phenomena with signs. They did not ignore the ordinary ivy. Any plants living in the house have a certain energy. Ivy is considered a vampire that can take energy from a person. And according to another statement, this plant has a wonderful gift to instill in the owners of the house confidence in their abilities. Even considering the two completely opposite qualities, ivy is definitely a useful indoor plant. After all, he takes away and negative energy.

For example, in ancient times the Greeks believed that a woman would remain young and beautiful for many years if she put a twig of ivy on her breast. It was believed that a married lady would lose her companion if her plant contained this plant.

Use for decorative purposes

The northern part of Europe, the birthplace of ivy room, has long been famous for the cultivation of this plant. Ivy grows very quickly. Therefore, to form or maintain a certain shape, it is cut off.

A plant can completely cover a window, ceiling, walls or form a weeping tree from it. Modern business life is characterized by a rapid pace. It has a place for stress and emotional stress. They are easily eliminated by ivy. Therefore, such a houseplant often decorates office space.