Anigosantos Mangles

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Anigozanthos mangles (lat. Anigozanthos manglesii) - a representative of the genus Anigosantos, belonging to the Hemodorov family. It is a symbol, or rather a botanical emblem of the largest Australian state of Western Australia, which occupies a third of the continent. Unfortunately, in the natural environment, the number of the species is rapidly decreasing, but in 2020 the plant does not belong to the category of endangered species. However, state law has decided to protect the species.

Characteristics of culture

Anigosanthos Mangles is represented by perennial herbaceous plants, not exceeding 120 cm in height. They are endowed with xiphoid, vertical, gray-green foliage up to 60 cm long. The foliage is collected in a rosette, from where a fairly branched stem is formed, covered with red villi and bearing a small amount of peri-stem foliage.

The stem ends with an inflorescence of red-green flowers, often with a yellowish tint. In length, the flowers do not exceed 10 cm, which directly depends on the growing conditions, care and variety. The inflorescences themselves are racemose, usually bearing 7 flowers. The length of the brush reaches 10-14 cm. Flowers, like the stems, are covered with red and lemon villi, you can often capture flowers with peach and yellow villi.

The fruits are represented by loculicidal capsules, which bear small black seeds. Flowering is long, depending on the climatic zone, the flowering dates are different. For example, in Europe, flowering occurs in the first or second decade of August and ends in early to mid-December, and in case of warm weather continues until the end of November.

Growing features

Anigosantos Mangles is a very attractive species and at the same time very moody in terms of cultivation. Its cultivation is not subject to beginners, but only to people who know the intricacies of floriculture. First of all, it should be noted that the plant has a negative attitude towards frequent transplants, it is recommended to carry them out in case of urgent need (for example, when changing the pot). Will not tolerate Anigosantos Mangles and frequent watering, as it is prone to fungal disease.

You should be very careful with feeding. Complex mineral fertilizers should be applied only in spring. In winter, feeding is not required. In order for the flowering of the plant to please as long as possible, it is necessary to regularly remove the faded inflorescences. It is also recommended to remove yellow withered foliage. You can grow not only in a pot in a room environment. In the summer, it is not forbidden to plant anigosantos Mangles in open ground.

By the way, a representative of the genus is resistant to pests. Among the hated guests who can destroy the plant, it should be noted the mealybug (popularly called hairy lice) and the spider mite. The former settle on the aboveground part of the plant, slowing down its growth and development. If a mealybug is found on a plant, it is necessary to wipe the foliage with a cotton swab dipped in soapy water, and then treat it with tobacco infusion or calendula tincture for a week. In case of a strong defeat, Fitoverm, Biotlin will save.

Particular attention should be paid to the location. Anigosantos Mangles is a light-loving culture. It is recommended to plant it in well-lit areas, and in the case of indoor cultivation, on light windowsills, but protecting it from direct sunlight. East and west windows are optimal for the plant. Drought and summer heat are not terrible for plants, but in winter it is best to keep the culture in a room with an air temperature of no more than 15C.