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Bemeria is an ornamental houseplant belonging to the nettle family (another name is false nettle). In total there are more than one hundred species of these plants. The name of the plant was in honor of the German scientist George Bomer. This is a small shrub, however, among the representatives of this species there are also rather large specimens (up to 5 meters in height), which resemble mini trees. The stems resemble the appearance of tree trunks due to the presence of brown bark below, indicating a dense structure of the stem. This plant can be found almost everywhere where there is a tropical and subtropical climate. Mexico is considered the birthplace of this plant.
In the room, as a rule, this plant does not contain, it is usually used as a decorative ornament near the residential premises or in the alleys and parks.She is loved by decorators and designers, because this plant fits perfectly into almost any interior. The best thing about the plant is its unpretentiousness. It may even contain a novice florist, it will be enough for him to read a few tips on caring for a plant.
The most remarkable thing about this plant is the leaves, which fascinate with their beauty and size. In shape, they are quite wide and have jagged edges. The flowering of the plant is a small flower, similar in shape to the inflorescences of nettle.
Plant care
This plant loves to be in the light, but a couple of hours a day can stand in the shade. However, it is not necessary to put the plant under the scorching sun rays on a hot summer day, if you do not want to get burned leaves. Therefore, bemeria is best placed in a place with a shadow. The temperature at which the plant feels comfortable ranges from +18 to +20 degrees. Oriental windows are ideal for growing.
Watering
Water for irrigation in the summer is not required much. The humidity of the air in our area allows it to feel comfortable, and in the winter it is necessary to water only a little.But, since the plant loves moisture, it is recommended to sprinkle the leaves with warm water, which you must first settle.
How to plant bemeria
- garden land (part 1)
- leaf humus (2 parts)
- peat (1 part)
- sand (part 1)
Fertilizer methods
You can feed the plant once or twice a month with organic fertilizer. The best option for fertilizing will be fertilizer for ornamental plants.
Transplanting amazing bemeria plant
The most suitable season is spring. If this is a young plant, then in the first three years it is transplanted every year, but gradually the frequency of this process decreases. When putting the plant into the pot, put a drainage layer on the bottom. This will help reduce excessive moisture. Bemeria needs to be transplanted only when the root system is completely entangled with a clod of earth. Transplant it with transshipment. In the spring, bare shoots are pruned to rejuvenate the plant.
Breeding methods
There are several methods of reproduction: seeds, division, and cuttings.Doing do spring. This is a very productive method, allowing you to get several plants from one.
Also reproduction using cuttings is very popular among flower lovers. The fact is that this method allows to increase the number of plants in the garden during the growing season. Planted cuttings in the ground with sand. Getting used to the soil takes about four weeks.
Diseases and insects that harm the plant
The main enemies of this plant are aphid and mite, which are eliminated by spraying the plant with a solution of soap and water. If the leaves have an excessive amount of moisture, then they begin to turn black and dry. However, with insufficient moisture, the plant also feels uncomfortable. When breeding aphids on plants, the leaves become sticky. To eliminate pests, you can use special preparations against insects.
Bemeria varieties
- Large leaf. This plant always retains its green color under all conditions. It grows and develops in the form of a tree in the height of 4 meters, rarely 5. Stems change their color to brown with age. Its leaves are large enough, rough to the touch. Flowers look like ears of corn.The colors are pale.
- Silvery. This species is distinguished by leaves that are covered with a silver coating.
- Cylindrical. This is a perennial plant. It got its name because of the shape of the leaves.
- Two-lobed. Can grow up to 2 meters in height. The leaves are oval, rough, with jagged edges.
- Snow white Stems have a straight position. The leaves are heart-shaped, small, covered with white bloom. From above the leaf is green. Adult fruit elongated shape.
Interesting facts
- This plant was distributed in China as a separate culture, because it has excellent properties for strands. To this day on those lands grow various types of bemeriya, which are used to produce fiber, actively used in industry.
- Bemeria fiber has high strength and is almost not subject to the process of decay, so it is often used in the manufacture of ropes. Previously, it was used in the manufacture of sails.
- Bemeria is used in the production of expensive fabrics, since the structure of the fiber is very similar to the structure of silk and is very light in color, while the fiber does not lose its silky structure.
- Interesting information will be for those who like to wear jeans, because bemeria fibers are actively involved in their creation. The material becomes lightweight and breathable.
- Fiber plants are also included in the manufacture of paper products.
- An interesting fact is that ramie fiber is a very ancient material that has been used by man since the most ancient times. If we take into account the finds made by archaeologists within Kiev, then in the tombs of the Scythians (3rd century BC), even then there were fabrics containing the fibers of this plant.
- Bemeria came to Europe only during the reign of Queen Elizabeth of England 1 (16-17 century) in the “golden age”. During the reign of this queen, expensive fabrics from all over the world were brought to England. No exception and steel fabrics using bemeria from China and Japan. They were then all called fabrics from the "Chinese nettle." In the Netherlands, these expensive fabrics were brought from the island of Java, which were called cambist in France. The Dutch industry also produced a variety of materials, the raw materials for which were exactly bemeria fibers.
- In the Soviet Union, they attempted to cultivate wounds for such use, but the results were negative. In Tsarist Russia, Bemeriya Belotsvetkovaya was cultivated everywhere.
Thus, it can be noted that this plant is a unique natural creature and everyone can grow it.
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