Brunfelsia plant: indoor plants
Growing an exotic plant is a laborious process. A flowering shrub requires regular maintenance and special environmental conditions.
The shrub belongs to the nightshade family. The homeland of its growth is America. It has flexible branching shoots. The plant is prized for the lush crown of a rich green hue and unusual flowers. Leaves with a short stalk have a regular arrangement. The leathery lamina is a deep green with a glossy sheen. It has an elongated oval shape, pointed at the edges. Leaves can be both small and large. Their length varies from 5 to 30 cm.
Brunfelsia blooms profusely and brightly
A perennial shrub is an evergreen. The height of the bushes can exceed 50 cm. Some varieties resemble small trees. An unusual feature of Brunfelsia is the ability to change the tone of the flower. There are over 40 varieties of the plant. The most popular varieties for home cultivation are:
- Low-flowered – the diameter of the flowers does not exceed 8 cm. Their color can be blue, purple or lilac. It adapts to home conditions better than other species.
- American – beige flowers are distinguished by an elongated tube and a miniature corolla. In the dark, they emit a stable delicate aroma.
- Large-flowered – has large corymbose inflorescences. It can grow up to half a meter in length.
- Southern – is valued for its ability to change the shade of colors from purple to white throughout life.
It is important to provide the plant with the correct molding pruning. If this is not done, it grows to a large size. Shoot length can exceed 2 m.
Indoor plants: brunfelsia
The shrub requires regular care. In the absence of comfortable conditions, he may die. Care involves:
- Watering – drying of the topsoil within 2 cm is permissible. It is important to avoid stagnant moisture or drought. Watering should be done after an equal number of days.
- Air humidity – the bush does not react well to spraying, so you need to install a humidifier.
- Lighting – Brunfelsia needs diffused lighting. May exist in partial shade.
- The temperature should correspond to 15-25 degrees.
The main difficulty in grooming is maintaining its stability. The plant does not tolerate any changes in environmental conditions.
Experienced growers can grow a shrub. He requires close attention and is capricious in his care.