Bubble
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Bubble bag: description and characteristics
Bubble plant: photo
Bubbleweed includes about 25 varieties, it includes both shrubs and trees. Belongs to the legume family. Representatives of the genus have common external features, so it will be very difficult to distinguish some plants from each other, even specialists cannot do this with 100% probability. Deciduous tree and shrub is easy to grow, decorative and useful. Plants are good for holding loose soil. The bubble plant is distinguished by its elegance. Shoots cover compound and pinnate leaves. The bladder leaf plate has a rich green color. In the fall, the leaves turn yellow and red. The flowers of the plant are small, moth flowers. The flowers are bright yellow and orange in color. The flowering period lasts about 3 months. Representatives of the genus Bubbleweed have a very attractive appearance during fruiting. The fruits are large in size, which are similar to a fish bladder. Therefore, the plant became the owner of this name. Each pod has a number of seeds that are not very similar. Providing long-term decorativeness (early spring-late autumn) of the plant falls on leaves, fruits and flowers. The Bubbles plant has been cultivated for a long time, so it was able to earn popularity among a large number of gardeners.
Bubbles: growing and care
Bubble plant: photo
Bubbles are plants - ascetics. The poorer the soil, the more active the growth, the process of flowering and fruiting will be. The plant can be grown in nutritious soil, but if there is a good drainage system. To grow these trees and shrubs in open soil, you need to rely on the climatic conditions in which the plant will be grown. But if you reliably cover the near-stem zone, then you will have a lot of chances of getting a good plant. But it will be a win-win to keep the plant in containers, which will allow the plant to be transferred to a secluded place for the winter period. the plant tends to recover quickly after pruning. Owners can be engaged in the formation of the crown, based on their own preferences.
- Diseases and insect pests. The plant can be attacked by aphids and rot.
- We are engaged in breeding. Cuttings and seeds are used for reproduction.
- What to do with the plant after purchase. You can cultivate Bubbleweed using seeds. But, you need to be prepared for the fact that you may not achieve the desired seed germination. Before you start sowing seeds, you need to scald them with boiling water or use a 1.5-2 month stratification. For sowing, it is best to use April-May. Seedlings need constant moisture. Weed removal is also required. When buying seedlings, the first step is to pay attention to the stems and shoots. It is best to opt for Bubble seedlings, which have a closed root system. It is necessary to plant a plant in open soil with the onset of spring. If you are going to grow a potted plant, then reload it before flowering begins.
- What is the secret of success. The bubble needs intense lighting and long daylight hours. The plant is better suited to direct sunlight than shade. The plant is not afraid of the summer heat. Only those plants that have been planted relatively recently need abundant watering.Then watering will need to be carried out from time to time. If you are going to grow the plant outdoors, then the plant will have enough rain, given that the plant is drought tolerant. The bubble plant does not need feeding. In the rarest of cases, you can use half the fertilizer that is used for the flowering flora. Growth regulation and crown formation can be done by pruning the plant. Pruning is best done in the spring, before flowering begins.
Difficulties you can face when growing
Bubble plant: photo
If you noticed that with the onset of spring, the shoots of Bubbleweed began to turn black, then this may indicate that the air temperature was lower in winter. The older the Bubble, the more dangerous this phenomenon can be for the plant. after pruning, the plant is able to quickly recover, begins to actively bloom and bear fruit. If watering is abundant, while drainage is poor, then this can lead to rotting of the root system. The plant will need to be dug out of the ground, removed the damaged areas of the plant and transplanted. Also, from time to time, aphids can attack the plant. the main thing is to start using various methods in time to combat this pest. if you notice that the leaves of Bubbleweed began to fade or cracks began to appear, then the cause, most likely, was the appearance of an incurable bacterial disease. the plant will need to be disposed of in order to avoid an epidemic.