Sauromatum

Sauromatum: description and characteristics

Sauromatum: photos

The sauromatum flower belongs to the Aroid family. It owes its origin to the tropical regions of Asia. The genus Sauromatum includes 6 varieties of tropical perennial plants, which have underground tubers, the diameter of which can reach 15 cm.The foliage is complex, located on long petioles, the length of which can reach 90 cm, basal, each leaf has up to 11 segments. The leaf plate is green, lanceolate, the length reaches 30 cm.often, even before the leaves of the plant begin to eject the inflorescences-cobs, which are surrounded by large - no more than 50 cm in height, a veil that has a maroon color and white specks ... the plant has a spectacular bloom, but, unfortunately, the flowers have a very unpleasant smell that resembles the smell of carrion, which is an attractive element for pollinators such as flies. The sauromatum flower can grow up to 60 cm in height.

Sauromatum: growing and caring for the garden

Temperature conditions. When the sauromatum flower plant is in the growing period, it needs room temperature - +18 +24 degrees. In winter, tubers are best stored in a cool room, with a temperature of +8 +10 degrees.

Lighting mode. Sauromatum in the garden needs good lighting, however, during the daytime, it will be necessary to create a shade from direct sunlight. The sauromatum flower, being in a dormant period, begins to shed its leaves, so then there is no much difference what the lighting will be.

We are preparing the substrate. The plant is unpretentious about care and can tolerate well the fact that it will be a little disdainful of, than surrounded by excessive attention. At the same time, Sauromatum can only be conditionally called a houseplant. During the winter period, the tubers of the plant will need to be dug out of the ground and stored in a cool and dry place before new growth begins. Well-drained soil is suitable for the plant, which will include humus, sand and peat.

We apply fertilizers. When a new growth begins in the vein sauromatum, it will be necessary to apply complex fertilizers specifically for the flowering plant. feeding is carried out 2 times a month, while the dose indicated in the instructions will need to be divided in half. The plant tolerates organic fertilization well. When the plant is dormant, no fertilization is needed. The plant is most often used as a forcing plant.

Flowering period. The specific flowering time will directly depend on the conditions in which the plant is kept and the time when the tubers were planted.

Air humidity level. Veinous sauromatum tolerates dry indoor air well. However, during the growing season, it is best to place the container with the plant in a tray, into which you will need to add wet pebbles.

Soil moisture level. It is necessary to water the plant only with the appearance of the peduncle. During development, watering should be abundant, but watering is necessary only when the topsoil dries up. If you notice that the leaves begin to wilt, then the watering should be reduced. In winter, the plant should be in almost dry soil.

We are engaged in a transplant. The tubers must be planted in fresh soil every year. the transplant is carried out at the end of the winter period.

Sauromatum: reproduction

Diseases and insect pests.

Most often, the root system of the vein sauromatum is subject to decay. Excess moisture is the most common cause of this unpleasant situation.