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Blehnum humpbacked It is also known under the name Humpback Derbyanka. In Latin, the name of this plant sounds like this: Blechnum gibbum. Blechnum humpback should be classified as one of the plants of the family called Derbyankovye, in Latin the name of this family will be as follows: Blechnaceae.
Features of growing Blehnum humpback
It is worth noting that humpback blehnum is considered a rather unpretentious plant to care for, however, in order for the plant to develop in the most favorable way, it will be necessary to observe certain conditions for growing the plant. As for the light regime, the humpbacked Blehnum prefers partial shade. In the summer, the plant will need to provide a fairly abundant watering. The most preferable for growing Blehnum humpback is very high air humidity. The life form of this plant is an evergreen shrub.
It is recommended to grow Blehnum humpbacked not only in winter gardens and display windows, but also in indoor conditions. It is worth noting that even a novice florist choose this plant for growing at home: after all, the humpbacked Blehnum will not need particularly painstaking care. It is noteworthy that in culture this plant can reach a maximum size of one meter in height, in the leaf span, the humpback blehnum is about one and a half meters. This plant will need to be transplanted every few years, and it is recommended that you choose standard sized pots. As for the composition of the land mixture, it is recommended to prepare the following mixture: take one part of sod land, peat and sand for two parts of leafy soil. At the same time, so-called vermiculite or any other additives that will have a loosening effect should be added to such soil soil. With regard to the degree of acidity of the soil, it is recommended to choose a slightly acidic soil.
Among the special requirements for the cultivation of Blehnum humpback should be attributed to the fact that excessive dryness of the air is extremely contraindicated for the plant. In addition, it is important to remember that this plant is also extremely sensitive to the slightest drying out of the substrate. Insufficient air humidity should not be allowed: otherwise, the humpbacked blehnum can be damaged by spider mites, scabbards, and even aphids. Throughout the entire dormant period, it will be necessary to ensure the following optimal growing temperature for the plant: approximately eighteen to twenty degrees. Watering should be moderate and humidity should also be kept at a moderate level.
In the event that you grow the plant indoors, the dormant period will be forced. The rest period occurs due to the fact that both the humidity of the air and the degree of illumination are reduced. The dormant period falls on a time from October to February.
Reproduction of Blehnum humpback occurs through spores, while reproduction occurs only when the soil temperature is about twenty-twenty-five degrees. It is important to remember that over-drying the soil can be detrimental to this plant. At the same time, the humidity of the air must always be maintained at a level not lower than seventy percent: only in this case the plant will be able to develop normally.
The leaves of Blehnum humpback are distinguished by their decorative properties. The leaves of this plant are pinnately dissected, they have very large and hard fronds, and they are also endowed with an arched bend. In color, such leaves will be a rich green color. As for the stem, it should be noted that a pronounced stem begins its development only in already mature plants.
