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Whipped up also known as andromeda. This culture is one of the perennial low-growing plants. In height, the bush can reach about fifteen to sixty centimeters. The special value of this plant among gardeners is due to its decorative flowering and the presence of unusual leaves.
From below, the leaves of this plant are painted in white tones, and from above, their color changes and turns green. The very same edges of such leaves will be bent down. The whitened flowers are quite small and their shape is very unusual. In color, such flowers can be either white or dark red or pinkish. The flowering of this plant occurs in the spring period of time, however, sometimes secondary flowering occurs at the very beginning of the autumn period of time.
Description of the features of care and cultivation of podbel
To grow this plant, it is recommended to select shaded areas, however, podbel can also develop in sunny areas. As for the choice of soils, they should be loose and well-drained. Among other things, such a soil must be acidic, and it is recommended to add peat to the soil to constantly maintain acidity.
Watering the podbelo is required in a moderate mode, but the soil must always be kept moist. In order to retain moisture, it is recommended to mulch the substrate around the plant with needles, chopped pine bark and sawdust. It is noteworthy that this plant does not need additional feeding: it is only important that the soil is always moist and acidic.
In order to constantly maintain a decorative appearance, it is recommended to constantly pinch the tops of those shoots that do not bloom during the spring and summer period. It is worth noting that the formation of flowers occurs on last year's shoots.
This plant is particularly resistant to winter temperatures, for this reason, the underbelly does not need to provide winter shelter. It is also noteworthy that the leaves will not die off for the winter.
Reproduction podbel
Reproduction of this plant can occur both through cuttings and seeds, and by dividing the bush. Cuttings from non-flowering shoots should be cut in the period from March to June. Such cuttings are rooted in a substrate based on peat. Before the cuttings are planted in the substrate, they should be treated with a root stimulant. It is recommended to keep such cuttings in a dark and cool place. This substrate should be moistened from time to time. Already next spring, rooted cuttings of podbelo can be planted in open ground.
It should be remembered that this plant is poisonous, and its leaves and flowers contain a considerable amount of poisonous substances. Excessive ingestion of the poison of this plant into the human body can even be fatal.
It will look especially beautiful in alpine slides, as well as in one flower garden, where Erica and heather are already located.
Description of diseases and pests podbela
As for the diseases and pests of this plant, it should be noted that it is endowed with increased resistance to any possible diseases, as well as to pest attacks. If we talk about possible problems with growing podbel, then it should be noted that this is possible only if the acidity of the soil is insufficient. If you follow all the rather simple norms for growing this plant, then podbeel will delight its owner for a long time with its amazing beauty and very decorative flowering.
