A beautiful and refined household plot is a real pride of any gardener. Today it became very popular to create incredible landscape designs and garden compositions, which include a huge number of different plants: coniferous, decorative, blooming and decorative. Each gardener has its favorite and popular plants, but they always strive for the search for something new and amazing.
A decorative herbaceous plant of Hautyunia is a motley and very beautiful culture, which in our traditional gardens is still considered to be rare, which is undoubtedly undeserved. All because this small bush will decorate any block of land with its bright foliage. Hautyany, landing and care in the open soil for which is pretty simple and understandable, will be an excellent addition to the collection of decorative plants of any gardener.
In this article, we consider the features and description of Hautyany, we present the characteristics of the most popular varieties of this plant, as well as we note the important rules and moments of agrotechnics of growing in the open soil.
Features and Morphological Description Khautyunia
Hautyanya or Houttuynia is a colorful plant with a very bizarre name, which is popular among gardeners and landscape designers due to its spectacular appearance and colorful foliage. Plant Houtyunia is a grassy perennial who belongs to the Savron family. The natural area of \u200b\u200bhabitat of this culture is the territory of Southeast Asia, and more specifically areas from Japan to Himalayas. In a natural medium, it is often found as a weed on rice and tea plantations, however, this plant is used as a vegetable culture. The plant is used to obtain greenery and rootfields. In his homeland, it is often used as lettuce of lettuce in various dishes, even despite the rather unpleasant smell.
This incredible flower was named after the scientist Botany from Holland, who tightly engaged in the study of this plant. The surname of this scientist was Chattein. Often, the people can meet other names of this herbaceous perennial: Houttynia, Huttinia, Gouttinia. Plant Houtyunia other than decorative properties has a number of medicinal features, which also studied a scientist, in honor of which this plant was named. The flower has antiseptic, antipyretic and diuretic properties. Some countries, such as Japan or Vietnam, use the leaves of this tea weed for the preparation of therapeutic tonic tea.
Description Khautyunia:
- Haoutyunia is a long-term grassy plant, which is characterized by its unpretentiousness and frost resistance, due to which it can grow perfectly in areas with temperate climates.
- This plant is known to be represented by only one species - the Hutunius heart-shaped. However, in 2001, another type of this amazing culture was discovered on the territory of China, Khautyuniya Emeyencis, who is currently studying scientists at the moment.
- The root system is located in the surface layer of the soil horizontally. It is a rhizome with thin cords-shaped roots, along the entire length of which there are nodes. Plant stalks grow from these nodes. The root system of culture very quickly and greatly grows, filling itself all the free space.
- The numerous raised stems originate from the root system, which have a completely naked furochy surface and a reddish tint. The stalks of one plant can be very much, as they appear from each nodule formed on the roots.
- The height of the stems of Houtyunia can reach the maximum 30-40 cm, so this culture is often used as an soil plant.
- Stems most often directly, but sometimes they can slightly shook.
- Leaves are located on the stems very thick, even. In its appearance, linden or ivy leaves are very much resemble.
- The sheet plate in the form is simple, solid, has the outlines of the heart, hence the name of the only type of plant - the Hautenia heart-shaped.
- The heart-shaped outlines can be seen from the very base of the sheet, and then it acquires broad-shaped or lanceal outlines.
- The shade of the Foliage of Khatyutinia is the main decorative value. It can be the most different: greenish, sandy, pink, reddish. In some distrect varieties, the entire line of foliage can be painted in a bright green color, followed by which you can trace the strip of sand shade, and the edge of the sheet plate itself is painted in a pinkish tone. All these shades give the foliage colorful and elegant appearance.
- Shades of foliage change depending on a certain variety of plants.
- The leaf plate is fastened to the stems using a short tub.
- In addition to foliage, her flowers are considered to be the decorative decoration of Houtyunia, which are small buds, in large quantities blooming on the stems.
- Flower Haoutunia can be simple or terry, usually consists of 4-5 petals of a snow-white or white-cream shade. In the very center of bud, you can observe a beautiful and small inflorescence, which is reminiscent of the pillage.
- In diameter, one flower can make up maximum 3 cm. And sometimes it becomes very similar to all the famous Calla.
- Blossom starts in about May or in June, but the entire peak of coloring colors falls on the second half of summer.
- After grazing on the plant, fleshy seed boxes appear with rounded faces, inside which are small seeds.
- Haoutyunia perfectly transfers the cold of the middle strip of Russia, differ in unpretentiousness and endurance.
Characteristics of Houtyunia varieties
As noted above, the Plant Houtyunia has only one species - Haoutyania heart-shaped, a variety of varieties of which have long been loved by many gardeners and landscape designers. Each individual variety is distinguished by the colors of foliage, which can vary from different shades of green, to the color of "chameleon", iridescent in green and red tones. Consider the characteristics of the most popular varieties of this culture.
- Hautyany "Chameleon". This variety is considered the most popular and in demand among the gardeners, which is associated with a very spectacular cocus foliage. In height, the plant can reach about 40-50 cm. All stems are thickly covered with beautifully oblong, pointed to the top of the motley leaves. On the leaf plate please eye red, yellow or green paints, which may vary depending on the landing site. If you put a plant in the shade, the leaves acquire a yellowish-green motley color. When landing at sunny areas, you can admire bright leaves with all the shades: red, pinkish, bright green and yellow. At the end of May or in early June, the stems are blooming small flowers of a gentle cream-white shade.
- Hautyany "Pied Piper". This variety of decorative plants is also popular in the people. It is sometimes called "Tricolor", which is associated with the color of foliage. On the sheet plate, thickly painted in a rich green color, you can find fat and fine bodies of yellow or cream shade. The color of the leaves also depends on the place of landing. If you plan the Hautyunya "Tricolor" in the shade, the foliage will become dark green.
- Hautyany "Plena". It is a less decorative variety that does not differ in such a motley foliage. An adult plant pleases saturated dark green foliage with barely caught blue tint. The special tenderness and beauty of the hauteness of this variety is given sophisticated terry flowers, whose petals are located in several rows.
- «Variegata» Grade hautyunii. It is also very variegated variety that have long been caught in home gardens gardeners. Its foliage has absorbed all the brightest colors: red, orange, pink, bright green. All shades are merged in a very spectacular and whimsical drawing. Flowering is very meager, only occasionally on the stems appear simple white flowers composed of petals.
Reproduction hautyunii: the most common ways
This colorful beauty without any problems, you can grow your own on your site. To do this, you must know the basic methods of reproduction and strictly abide by the rules of each of them. For young seedlings can be used hautyunii dividing method of propagation by cuttings and rhizomes. The seeds of this plant does not breed, except for the wild form, which you can try to grow in this way. Consider the features of vegetative propagation techniques.
Reproduction hautyunii dividing rhizomes
- This method is most often used by gardeners for the breeding of this wonderful plant, because thanks to him, you can quickly and easily get the young seedlings.
- Is best propagated by dividing the rhizomes hautyuniyu spring after a complete warm the soil. At this time, the plant has not yet awakened from its winter sleep. In addition, the young seedlings after the spring planting will have time to get stronger for the winter.
- At the site of the plant growth is necessary to carefully remove the soil with a shovel or by hand while being careful not to damage the root system.
- Further sharp spade, carefully separate the part of the rhizome with the kidneys resume growth. Thereafter pry root shovel and pull out of the ground.
- Shake off a bit of the roots from the soil and carefully cut too long roots, forming a beautiful and compact delenki.
- In this case, be sure to watch out for, so that each point were delenki regrowth.
- If you do not want it to strongly expand the plant, it is recommended to plant delenki in small pots or other containers. Many gardeners use old buckets with holes in the walls of the work done.
- Prepare soil mixture of clay, sand and peat, pour it into the pot. Next, make a small depression and landed in his delenki.
- After the first leaves appear on young plant with capacity hautyuniyu planted at a fixed place. The pot will not allow the root system to spread and occupy the entire space.
Propagation by cuttings hautyunii
- In this way, the plant has multiplied after the root system has released the stalks. By time, it approximately falls at the beginning of the summer. If with such a reproduction a little late, then the cuttings for the winter must be entered into heat, as they may not have time to graze.
- On an adult plant, it is necessary to cut the stems that are suitable as cuttings. Cuttings can be with one leaf or processed from the leaves. The length of such a planting material should be approximately 3-4 cm.
- Next, in a small cup or other small container pour water and place the segments obtained in it. At the same time, watches the water to always be at about 1/3 of the total volume.
- Premises for germination need to be chosen depending on which cuttings were harvested. If the cuttings are with the leaves, then the container must be put into a bright place. And on the contrary, if the cuttings are without leaves, then the planting material is placed in a dark room.
- After the roots in the cuttings will grow, planting material can be planted in pre-prepared containers, which are filled with fertile soil. Shugding cuttings to a depth of about 10 cm.
- Pour and fall out the young plant along with a constant space.
- If the cuttings slowly let the roots, then it is recommended to reap young plants in the pots of the house at the plus temperature in winter.
Planting Hutyunia to Open Soil
Landing this plant into an open ground under the power of any gardener, even a beginner. Since this is a rather unpretentious decorative culture, this process does not take much time and will require a lot of strength. First of all, it is necessary to spend thorough preparatory work, which will be the key to the receipt of adult and beautifully flowering busta.
Stage 1. Selection and purchase of landing material Houtyunia
- First of all, each gardener needs to think about the purchase of landing material. This can be done independently, if an adult plant of Houtyunia is growing on your site, using the above-described methods of breeding. If you grow young plants there is no possibility, then you can buy Hautyunia.
- It is recommended to purchase Sapyutany seedlings in specialized garden shops or nurseries who are professionally engaged in breeding plants.
- Usually, the seedlings of this plant are sold in small pots, which can be planted directly into the ground.
- It is also important in advance or on a place in the store to decide on the choice of a particular variety of Huthutyania. By and large, they all possess spectacular decorative foliage.
- Before buying, be sure to check all purchased seedlings. They should not be visible damage, yellowed or dried plots, as well as signs of diseases and pests. The soil in the pots must be clean and without mold, which indicates proper leaving of plants in the nursery.
Stage 2. Selection of Places for landing Houtyunia
- In the natural area, Haoutyunia grows in the coastal water zone, so it is customary to plant this plant along artificial reservoirs and ponds. Many gardeners land this unusual plant in mountaineering and mixboarders.
- You can land the saplings of Houtyunia in the container or pots, which are later exposed on terraces and on the balconies.
- Food you want to admire all the colors of this plant, it is necessary to choose a sunny and open place on the site, which will be constantly filled with scattered sunlight. In such conditions, the leaves will differ more bright and rich in the color.
- If it is impossible to land in the open plot, you can pick up a bit of the shaded area.
Stage 3. Choosing and soil preparation for Huthutyania
- Haoutyunia is considered a rather unpretentious plant that can grow almost on any soils. Some gardeners advise at all to land on the poor lands, then the winter will survive the bustice.
- The optimal soil composition is a mixture of loam and peat.
- This plant can grow perfectly on the swampy soils, since the humidity of Haoutunia refers very well.
- Before boarding, it is recommended to switch the selected area thoroughly, remove weeds and sprinkle a place to land.
Stage 4. Planting Hutyunia in Open Solid
- Planting Saplings Khautyunia is recommended in the spring or at the very beginning of summer so that the plant so that the plant will grow to the winter on the occurrence.
- Previously, it is necessary to prepare landing holes, the size of which should be slightly larger than the root system. However, there may also be their nuances in the preparation of PMs. This is due to the fact that the roots of the plants grow very quickly and many gardeners recommend limiting space for them. For this purpose, a slate or bucket without a bottom can be boiled into landing pits. In this case, the pit needs to do a little more.
- Prepare the soil mixture for which it is necessary to mix in equal proportions by loamy soil and peat.
- Acquired Cautyany seedlings carefully remove from shopping pots and put in the container, which then you need to land into the ground.
- Plants are plugged at about 10 cm.
- After that, sprinkle the plant with soil and plenty of it.
Growing Agrotechnology: Secrets and Nuances of Care
Care for Hutunia is not much difficult. Each gardener will be able to cope with the simplest actions and rules of care to get a beautiful and colorful bustard as a result.
- Watering. Haoutyunia is considered a moisture-loving plant that needs regular and abundant irrigation. If the plant is planted near the reservoir or on the swampy soils, then watering is reduced. When landing in ordinary garden land does not need to forget about regular watering. In the dry time, it is recommended to water Hautyunia every other day.
- Mulching. This decorative plant prefers to grow in a well-humidized area, which in the natural environment is achieved at the expense of lakes and water bodies, near which Houtyunia grows. To ensure moisture on its garden plot, you can scatter the humus around the chest.
- Feeding Haoutunia is very poorly related to a large number of nitrogen fertilizers, so they are recommended to be removed completely or reduced to a minimum. It is best to feed the dolomite or horny flour, which is scattered around the plant, without dissolving it in water. Thus, nutrients will gradually be absorbed into the ground and nourish the plant.
- Trimming. In the forming trimming, this plant does not need, since after the growing stalks, the foliage creates a beautiful form. In the spring it is recommended to cut old and crushed roots. At the same time, you can crop cuttings for breeding.
- Preparation for winter. Haoutunia is not distinguished by high frost resistance, so before the onset of winter cold it is important to think about its plant. Some gardeners are recommended to initially plant hautyunia into containers so that with the onset of winter to pick them into the room. You can leave bushes to winter in the open soil under the condition of good shelter. Previously, the upper part of the plant must be cut off, after which the soil is covered with fallen foliage and straw, and on top they pounce with underfloor material. In the spring, all shelters are removed. Do not be afraid if the plant does not allow a long sprouting, Hutyunia has been moving long after the winter.
Chautyunia - Photo
Among the variety of decorative plants, Hautyunia occupies an honorable place, thanks to its spectacular foliage and pretty bizarre appearance. Putting such a bush near his artificial reservoir or pond, you will create a bright and very amazing garden composition.