Mordovnik

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Mordovnik also known as echinopsa. This culture is one of the perennial plants, in total in this genus there are about one hundred and twenty species. It should be noted that some varieties of this plant are also good honey plants.

The height of this plant can reach one hundred centimeters, and in some cases this value turns out to be even higher. It is noteworthy that, subject to all growing conditions, the height of the mordovnik can even be three meters. The inflorescences of this plant will be thorny, and in shape they are spherical. Mordovia flowers can be painted in both lilac and white tones. This plant belongs to the number of medicinal crops, nevertheless, the mordovnik is very popular among gardeners for the reason that it is especially decorative. The flowering of this plant will be long lasting throughout the summer season. It should be noted that this plant is quite suitable for cutting: it will look very elegant in winter bouquets.

Description of the features of the care and cultivation of a scabbard

It is noteworthy that this plant is not particularly whimsical to care for and does not require special attention. It is recommended to choose sunny areas for growing a scabbard. As for the choice of soil, it is not picky about soils either, however, experts recommend giving preference to fertile soil. Nevertheless, the muzzle is very responsive to feeding: for this reason, if necessary, you should regularly feed the plant. However, in the case when the plant is grown for medicinal purposes, it is recommended not to use mineral fertilizers. At the same time, it is permissible to introduce organic fertilizers into the soil; humus or compost can act in this role. Such fertilizers are recommended to be applied even when planting this plant, and besides this, also in the spring or autumn period of time. It is noteworthy that the mordovan does not need watering, because this plant is very resistant to droughts. At the same time, this plant also does not tolerate stagnant water. This circumstance should also be taken into account at the stage of choosing a landing. For the winter period of time, the plant does not need additional shelter. It should be noted that in the same place this plant is capable of developing well for even more than twenty years.

Reproduction of the muzzle

Reproduction of this plant can take place with the help of seeds, which should be sown directly into open ground. Sowing seeds is recommended in the spring after the soil has warmed up sufficiently. In addition, seeds can also be sown in the fall, and the sowing depth should be about two to three centimeters. After sowing, the seeds must be sprinkled with earth, and then it is recommended to provide abundant watering. In order to increase the germination of seeds, you will need to cover the crops with a film.

It is noteworthy that this plant can also reproduce by self-sowing. Actually, the muzzle is also endowed with a tendency to spread rather quickly. For this reason, it is recommended to constantly control the spread of this plant, because it can very easily turn into a weed.

As for possible diseases and pests, it should be noted that this plant is particularly resistant to a variety of diseases, and is also extremely rarely susceptible to pest attacks.

It should be noted that if such rather simple growing requirements are observed, the mordovnik will invariably delight you with its original appearance, and besides this, this plant will remain with you for many years.