Radermachera chinensis
Radermachera sinensis is one of the plants of the family called bignoniaceae; in Latin the name of this plant will be as follows: Radermachera sinica.
As for the name of the Chinese Radermachera family itself, in Latin it will be like this: Bignoniaceae.
Description of Radermachera chinensis
In order for this plant to develop favorably, it will need to be provided with a sunny or partial shade regime. As for the specifics of watering, the plant will need abundant watering throughout the summer. Radermachera sinensis requires quite high air humidity. The life form of this plant is an evergreen shrub.
Radermachera sinensis can often be found both in greenhouses and winter gardens. It should be noted that this is where the cultivation of this plant will be most preferable. In indoor conditions, Radermacher chinensis is recommended to be grown as an outdoor crop; this plant is also very popular in general purpose premises: in hallways and offices. As for the maximum size in culture, the height of Radermachera chinensis can be about one and a half meters.
Description of the features of care and cultivation of Radermachera chinensis
For the favorable development of this plant, it will be necessary to ensure replanting on a regular basis. Such measures should be taken either every year or every other year, and it is recommended to choose pots of standard proportions. As for the composition of the soil mixture itself, you will need to mix one part each of sand and turf soil, as well as two parts of leaf soil. The acidity of such soil should be slightly acidic.
It should be noted that for the favorable cultivation of this plant, it is important to carefully ensure that the room is well ventilated. This circumstance should be associated with the fact that in the stuffy atmosphere of the Radermacher, the Chinese will shed its leaves. It is also necessary to remember that excessive drying of the soil can lead not only to yellowing of the leaves, but also to the fact that the plant will drop them.
For the constant maintenance of Chinese Radermachera, it is necessary to provide a fairly high degree of air humidity: this mark should not be lower than sixty percent. Regular pinching will help maintain the compact decorative shape of this plant. In some cases, this plant can be damaged by scale insects, aphids and whiteflies.
Throughout the entire rest period, it is important to ensure an optimal temperature regime of at least sixteen degrees Celsius. In this case, watering should remain moderate, and air humidity should be standard. When Radermachera chinensis is grown indoors, such a dormant period is forced, and its occurrence should be associated with insufficient air humidity and low light. This dormant period will last from October to February.
Reproduction of Radermachera sinensis can occur through seeds, which should be germinated in the light. In addition, quite often propagation of the plant also occurs with the help of apical cuttings, and the soil temperature should be about twenty to twenty-five degrees.
The specific requirements of this crop include the need for light to fall from several sides: in this way it will be possible to obtain symmetrical growth of the plant. It is recommended to keep the Chinese Radermacher in bright but diffuse lighting. It is noteworthy that tobacco smoke can have an extremely negative impact on the development of this plant.
