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Cylindrical emperor Red Baron is used by amateur gardeners to give a beautiful look to the site.
The variety is unpretentious to weather conditions and care, has decorative characteristics, and also grows well, which facilitates reproduction. Red Baron is a perennial cereal crop.
Description of the Cylindrical Impera Red Baron
Due to the specific shape of the leaves of a rich red hue with clear lines, the cylindrical emperor (imperata cylindrical) was called “red lightning”, and due to its Asian origin it is sometimes called “Japanese blood grass”.
The cylindrical emperor grows up to 30 cm in height, and sometimes it can reach 0,5 m. The stem is straight, the leaves are narrow and hard, with pointed ends.
During the flowering period, which is observed in mid-spring, it throws out spikelets up to 15 cm long. Fluffy ears of silver color create an interesting contrast with the leaves.
Cylindrical emperor red baron is an exclusively ornamental plant. The leaves, due to their rigidity, are unsuitable as animal feed and nesting birds.
The root of the cylindrical emperor is actively used in cosmetology (as a moisturizing component). The root extract of this plant is able to saturate the skin with moisture in the shortest possible time, as well as provide the cells of the body with calcium.
Also used in tropical countries in brewing.
Imperata decoctions are used to treat the respiratory system, digestive tract, and also to strengthen the immune system. The decoction has a hemostatic, anti-inflammatory, antipyretic, expectorant and diuretic effect.
The use of the emperor Red Baron in landscape design
Planning a landscape site is a responsible process that must be approached consciously.
Due to its neat and well-groomed appearance, Red Baron is increasingly gaining popularity for landscaping both in single and group plantings.
A photo of a cylindrical emperor in an autumn landscape is presented below.
The cylindrical emperor is suitable for decorating not only private courtyards and household plots, it is also used to decorate parks and squares, and lawns.
Photo of a cereal with stones in landscape design.
Photo of the application of the cylindrical emperor Red Baron in landscape design.
Photo of the cylindrical emperor Red Baron in combination with coniferous plantations.
In group compositions, the cylindrical emperor looks great together with feather grass, juniper, elderberry, cypress, millet, bitter gourd, primrose, dahlias, as well as roses of bright colors.
In compositions with perennial deciduous shrubs, Red Baron can be combined with heather, elderberry, hawthorn, lilac, forsythia, euonymus, wild rosemary, abelia, jasmine.
In single compositions, it looks great against the backdrop of a green lawn.
A photo of the cylindrical emperor Red Baron in a single composition is presented below.
A separate place is occupied by planning your own reservoir and decorating it with the help of a cylindrical emperor Red Baron.
Methods of reproduction
The cylindrical Red Baron is propagated in various ways: by seeds, seedlings and vegetatively.
In temperate zones, seed germination is low, so it does not make much sense to grow a crop in this way.
If there is a desire to plant Red Baron with seeds, then in late March – early April, they clean (remove weeds and debris) and loosen the site in a sunny place. Slightly moisten the soil and lay the seeds directly on the surface, sprinkle on top with a small layer of dry earth. As needed, water and thin out seedlings.
Growing seedlings is considered a more reliable way. To do this, at the end of March, take a pot with a volume of at least 1 liter, as well as nutrient soil. Seeds are laid out on the surface of the soil at a distance of 4 cm, while slightly pressing them into the ground. Water gently with a spray bottle. Then covered with a film to create a greenhouse effect, while not forgetting to periodically ventilate. Required air temperature 25 °C and ambient lighting. When the first shoots appear, the film is removed.
Before planting in open ground, seedlings are hardened for 10 days. Planted at the moment when stable warm weather is established. Seedlings are placed at a distance of 35-40 cm from each other.
The vegetative method consists in dividing the root system in an adult bush. The procedure is carried out in the spring, when the soil is sufficiently wet. Carefully dig up the bush and separate part of the root from it. Dig a hole 20 cm deep, apply mineral fertilizers and compost. The separated root is planted at a fairly close distance (since it grows very slowly). Sprinkle with a fertile layer of earth, tamp, water abundantly and mulch with a thick layer of compost or peat. It is necessary to ensure that the earth does not dry out.
If everything was done correctly, then in a month a new bush will appear.
Vegetative propagation of the cylindrical emperor Red Baron is shown in the photo.
Planting and caring for the cylindrical emperor Red Baron
Based on the fact that the cylindrical emperor Red Baron in temperate latitudes does not have the ability to actively reproduce, it can be planted without worrying about other crops.
Recommended dates
The optimum temperature for growing Cylindrical Impera Red Baron is from +22 to +27 °C.
For areas with a harsh climate, preliminary planting in containers is practiced.
Site selection and preparation of soil
In order for Imperata Red Baron to receive the maximum amount of heat and light, it is necessary to plan a landing on the southern or western part of the site.
Placement in partial shade is also possible, but it is desirable that during the day the plant is illuminated by the sun for several hours.
For planting a cylindrical emperor, light loam, sandstone are suitable, which have such properties as the absence of moisture stagnation, excellent ventilation and ease of processing. The acidity of the soil should be in the range of 4,5-7,8. The most important thing is the presence of high-quality drainage.
How to plant
Before planting, the Red Baron emperors dig spacious holes in the open ground, which are twice as large as the roots of the seedlings (about 20 cm). The bottom must be mulched with compost, mineral fertilizer is poured on top.
The seedling is carefully placed in a hole and covered with a fertile layer of soil, carefully watered and tamped the ground. The soil around the seedling is mulched with compost or peat. The thickness of the mulching layer is at least 3 cm.
Growing rules
To grow a beautiful emperor Red Baron on the site, you must adhere to the rules of cultivation and care.
Watering
During dry periods, Red Baron is watered regularly. To check the soil moisture, they carefully go deep into the ground by 5-10 cm. If the top layer of soil is dry at a depth of up to 2 cm, the emperor is watered.
The cylindrical emperor has no special requirements for air humidity.
Additional fertilizing
Provided that the cylindrical emperor has been planted correctly, no additional feeding is required.
At the beginning of spring, it is necessary to fertilize with potash fertilizers, and in the fall to make compost. It is advisable to feed several times during the growing season with organic and complex mineral fertilizers.
Preparation for winter
Cylindrical emperor Red Baron has a high winter hardiness. Up to -26 ° C can winter in open ground without shelter. But it is better to warm the plant with peat or mulch from dry leaves and cover it with an old blanket on top.
In colder climates, the emperor is grown in containers and brought indoors during the winter.
Every year, in autumn, the emperor is cut 10 cm from the ground.
At the end of the growing season, the plant is mulched. If there are green shoots on the Red Baron bush, then they must be cut off.
Periodically, old bushes rejuvenate: they dig out and remove all old shoots to the roots.
Pests and diseases
Cylindrical Imperata Red Baron is resistant to diseases and pests.
Due to stagnant water, the most common disease that the plant is susceptible to is fungal infections. Prevention of diseases is the right place for planting, good drainage, as well as timely watering. To get rid of the disease, they are treated with fungicides, for example, Quadrix, Fundazol, as well as other antifungal drugs.
If the emperor plant does not take root for a long time, this means that it lacks moisture.
If the leaves of the emperor do not turn red, the reason is that the plant does not have enough light.
Conclusion
The cylindrical emperor Red Baron is a rather unpretentious plant. For growing on the site, you will need to make a little effort and the result will not be long in coming.