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Rodohypoxis is one of the flowering perennial plants. In total, there are several different varieties in this genus, and two species have become widespread in culture: Rhodohypoxis toda and Baur.
The bush of this plant reaches a height of about five to twenty centimeters. The flowers are clothed in star-shaped shapes, and their diameter is about two and a half centimeters. These flowers do not have any smell, and in color they can be either red or crimson, pink, white and white-pinkish. Under especially favorable conditions, this plant will form very dense bushes, which look especially attractive throughout its entire flowering period. This bloom of Rhodohypoxis will last throughout the summer season.
Description of the features of care and cultivation of Rhodohypoxis
For the favorable development of this plant, it is recommended to choose sunny or somewhat shaded areas that will be reliably protected from gusts of wind. Preferred for Rhodohypoxis will be light sandy and fairly well-drained soils, which will also be moderately fertile. The reaction of such a substrate can be either weakly acidic or neutral. It is noteworthy that this plant will absolutely not tolerate heavy and clayey soils. This plant will not require frequent watering, which is due to the fact that Rhodohypoxis is endowed with high drought tolerance. Watering the plant is necessary only on especially hot and dry days.
When planting, you will need to make organic fertilizers, which can be compost. It is noteworthy that fertilizing with mineral fertilizers is undesirable, however, complex fertilizers can be applied at the very beginning of active growth.
For the winter period of planting time should be covered, however, in those regions where the climate is very warm, Rhodohypoxis is able to safely do without any shelter. This plant is able to withstand temperatures as low as minus fifteen degrees. In those regions where the climate will be especially cold, a dry shelter is necessary, which is required so that the plantings do not dry out in the winter.
Reproduction of Rhodohypoxis
Reproduction of this plant can occur both by dividing the bush, and by using seeds. The division of the bush should be performed at the end of summer, after the end of the flowering period of the plant. It is noteworthy that the delenki need to be planted directly to a permanent place. When planting in the soil, it is recommended to apply compost, and also provide fairly good drainage. The importance of drainage is due to the fact that the plant is unable to tolerate stagnant moisture. After the planting has been completed, the delenki should be watered, and the top soil should be mulched with expanded clay and granite chips.
Sowing seeds is required in April. The seeds are planted in moistened sand, to a depth of about three centimeters. Such seeds are germinated in a bright place at room temperatures. Seedlings need to be watered as needed. As soon as the threat of frost has passed, the seedlings can already be planted in open ground around the month of May. The distance between plantings should be about ten to fifteen centimeters.
This plant is used to create alpine and rocky slides. And also Rhodohypoxis can be used for landscaping balconies, gazebos, verandas and terraces. This plant, when grown in mixed flower beds, is recommended to be planted in the foreground. It is noteworthy that Rhodohypoxis is particularly resistant to both various diseases and pests.
