Tladianta dubious was first bred as a culture in the countries of the Far East. The plant itself is unpretentious to the environment or soil. It only requires special attention to constant moisture and supports along which its processes will trail (also called antennae). In such conditions, it can grow, covering the surface with its own leaves. Weeds do not even grow in this area. By itself, it has an attractive appearance of bright green leaves, golden-hued flowers and ruby uXNUMXbuXNUMXbfruits.
Tladianta dubious (red cucumber)
The plant is considered a favorite material for the experiments of the famous Russian scientist I. V. Michurin. Already in the thirties of the last century, he skillfully operated with seeds, created hybrids and devoted a lot of time to his research.
Outwardly, the tladianta resembles a liana. It grows almost the same as ivy or grapes known in our country. In a normal environment, it grows near meadows, in shrubs and sandy deposits. A prerequisite is the close proximity of the reservoir. It is often found as a weed in gardens and orchards of eastern peoples.
In modern society, exotic cucumber is rarely used. At the same time, it is used as an ornamental plant to create protection from sunlight in arbors, pavilions. A mature tladianta can be obtained in a very short period. It is bred in temperate climates.
As soon as the first fruits appear, they have specific hairs that fall off by the time they ripen. Leaves are also covered with similar processes. The fruit itself becomes soft inside by the time of ripening. Among it there are hard seeds, of which there are about 100 pieces.
Features and application of the plant can be described in a special table. Tladianta is doubtful: how to get rid of ailments with the help of its properly grown fruits, decorate the site.
| Features | Application |
|---|---|
| The shoot reaches a length of 5 m | Special supports are often used by gardeners. They allow you to turn the length into a height that allows you to grow fruits. As decorations, several plants are planted under the gazebo or pavilion. Weaving speed is very high |
| For the speed of development and growth, the plant has antennae | It is for them that artificial supports are needed. |
| The leaves of the plant vaguely resemble the shape of a heart. When in contact with the body, they resemble felt | Looks very nice. Has a decorative function. Causes pleasant emotions when touched |
| The flowers are golden in color and appear in summer. Last buds may appear in autumn | It looks great in the garden or on the plot, gives a feeling of warmth. Pleases the eyes of the owner and guests |
| Flowers are divided into boys and girls | If you want to get a fruit suitable for consumption, artificially pollinate |
How to get rid of various ailments
The plant is quite common in folk medicine. Most people and experts assure that Tladianta dubious (red cucumber) is an excellent prophylactic. With the help of its fruits, special diets are created to solve some problems of the gastrointestinal tract. Most often used as a medicine by Eastern healers.
Almost every part of the red cucumber is used to treat various diseases. The root system is an excellent way to create a kind of gruel, which is applied as a compress to the affected areas of the body with sciatica or osteochondrosis. The crushed tuber, together with the seeds, is used to make infusions. Such a drink helps to disperse bile and speed up the excretion of urine. A decoction is also used to treat or prevent scurvy, as an expectorant (on time, for example, bronchitis) and a tonic (with frequent diarrhea).
The fruit of the plant and its seeds are often used by hypertensive patients and migraine sufferers. During the period when flowers appear on the plant, a decoction is collected and boiled. The resulting infusion is used to get rid of the flu and its prevention.
To get the benefits of the plant, it is recommended to simply add it to dishes. Red cucumber is great for cooking:
- salads;
- side dishes;
- snacks;
- jams;
- preserves;
- jam;
- conservation;
- salty
It is worth noting that the fruits for these purposes are selected only immature, almost green. The main danger of dubious tladianta lies in the intolerance of its fruits by some people. Most often these are isolated cases. Also, the plant should not be consumed by people suffering from diabetes, as it contains a large amount of sugars. It is allowed to limit the amount consumed on the recommendation of a doctor.
Growing methods
Red cucumber begin to grow as an ordinary seedling. A special land is prepared, a shallow glass is selected (it can be a box or a flowerpot) and high-quality seeds. It is important to keep the soil constantly moist. For watering, it is best to use a special watering can with liquid dispersion. After 55 days, the sprout is planted in the soil. After 10 days, the use of special mineral fertilizers is allowed. It is best to use liquid formulations. In the first days of growth, it is desirable to use ammonium nitrate, and during the formation of buds, phosphorus. When the fruits begin to form, the last dose of natural fertilizers, such as manure, is applied.
Sometimes, even after a carefully carried out procedure for transplanting and feeding, the fruits of the plant are not tied. The reason for this is not the fault of the seller and seed breeder, but the banal unwillingness of the bees to interact with the red cucumber. Therefore, the gardener has to pollinate the flowers on his own, transferring pollen on a fleece. It is recommended to do this procedure in the early morning. Ruby-colored fruits begin to appear only in October, and sometimes in November.
You can grow a plant with the help of tubers. They are dug into the ground in late autumn, and in the spring the first shoots appear. It is recommended to leave no more than 2-3 rhizomes at a permanent place of growth of tladianta, since one shoot gives a stem length of up to 5 meters.