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Sour is also popularly called the flower of happiness and the butterfly. Under natural conditions, such a plant develops well in a shaded wooded area. The appearance of the sorrel is very cute and delicate. At home, the plant looks very impressive and attractive. In addition, flower growers are pleased that oxalis does not require special difficult care
The leaves of the plant resemble triangles, even more like the wings of butterflies. When a person touches the leaves, they immediately fold in pairs. The shade of the leaves can be different, ranging from bright and rich green to dark purple. Also, sour cherry inflorescences can be colored in different ways. Even a beginner in the world of floriculture will be able to care for and grow sour cherry at home.
Features of sour
Common oxalis is native to European deciduous forests. You can also find her in Russia. This plant lives for many years, multiplying with the help of a creeping root system. The leaves in the form of butterfly wings, due to which the oxalis received such an unusual name, are placed very close to the surface of the earth. At the same time, inflorescences in the form of tassels can be observed above them. And a special box in the plant shoots out the seeds, after which other plants appear next to one flower. This flower received the name "oxalis" because it has a sour taste and contains useful vitamin C, as well as oxalic acid. Oxalis grows in nature usually in the spring season.
Oxalis leaves have a triple character, although sometimes there are elements with four parts, which, when folded, take the form of a circle. The color of such leaves is very diverse, which is allowed due to the presence of such components as carotenoids in their composition. Indoor oxalis, in contrast to forest counterparts, has a more decorative and attractive appearance. Most in demand at the moment among indoor growers, purple oxalis. However, many hobbyists are breeding other species with different colors and leaf plate structures.
Agrotechnics of Kislitsy
Despite the fact that the sorrel flower is not very susceptible to various diseases, it runs the risk of becoming a victim of insect pests that can settle on the plant. However, it is also quite simple to avoid such an unpleasant situation - it is necessary to take care of this flower in a timely and competent manner. Signs and various popular beliefs say that a healthy sorrel flower provides happiness, peace and harmony in the house where it grows. Therefore, it often happens that a friend presents to his comrades on the holiday of Christmas a flowering sour bush. It is believed that such a gift symbolizes happiness and kindness.
As a rule, one sour cherry bush grows to a maximum of thirty centimeters. Its leaves are quite large, and the inflorescences are more like a miniature panicle. The rules for caring for sour cherry are very simple and straightforward. You can place a container with a flower on any part of the window, except for the northern one. But at the same time, during the summer season, it is necessary to create at least a little shading. In summer, temperatures from twenty to twenty-five degrees are considered comfortable for sour. But in winter, its indicator should be slightly lower, from twelve to eighteen degrees.
Watering procedures must be carried out carefully, avoiding excess moisture. In the spring and summer, it is also necessary to spray the leaves from a spray bottle. During the flowering of acid, it is necessary to feed it with complex fertilizers. This plant is very fond of cleanliness and neatness. Therefore, you need to remove dried leaves and inflorescences.
Due to the lack of light, a lot of unpleasant circumstances can happen. For example, there are cases when, for this reason, the leaves acquire a pale shade or completely fall off. Also, therefore, you can not place a container with acidic acid on the north window. With good and proper care, oxalis will delight its owner for a long time with a decorative and elegant appearance. This flower is demanding for the proper location of moisture in the soil. Due to this, it is necessary to ensure that the soil does not have time to dry out, but at the same time, overflow of water is also very harmful to the plant.
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