Antigonon "Liana of Love", 5 pcs.

The cherished evergreen plant with a slightly loud stem from the buckwheat family.

in natural conditions can reach 13 m, but in culture it usually grows up to 6 m.

The leaves are large, rich- Green, heart-shaped, with a velvety surface.

bright pink flowers are collected in fluffy brushes of 20 pcs.

After flowering on the plant, fruits are formed-cone glossy nuts of brown color. A characteristic feature of antigonon is the presence of antennae not only in the sinuses of leaves, but also at the ends of the flower brushes.

and, when these antennae are attached to the supports, it seems that the plant is decorated with bright beads, and this gives it a completely unique charm.

In a temperate climate, antigonon can be grown as a indoor plant, which is contained in the apartment or on the balcony, and in winter is transferred to a cool room.

or planted in the summer in the garden, and in the fall The tubers are removed and stored at a temperature of 2-5 ° C.

The plant is photophilous and thermophilic (in summer-18-20 ° C, in winter-at least 10 ° C), really does not like draft and frost.

In summer, water is often watered, in winter the watering is reduced to a minimum.

is fed 1-3 times a month during the period of active growth and flowering.

seeds before sowing, it is recommended to soak in warm water for 12 hours.

Then they are sown in a loose substrate, covering with a film.

The seeds are germinated in the light, at a temperature of 25 ° C.

transplanted as they are transplanted as they need.