Purslane pun growing from seed. Preventive measures against diseases and pests

Purslane is a short, rapidly growing succulent plant good conditions blooms all summer. This plant perfectly decorates the garden, literally creates flower carpets. Some growers call it a rug. And the name of the plant came from the word 'portula' - collar, due to the peculiarities of opening the seed box.

This undersized flower can be grown:

• in the flower beds,
• balcony,
• in containers and hanging pots,
• window and balcony boxes.

Petals with a silky sheen, wavy in many varieties. Flowering time from June to September. Requires sandy loam soil and a sunny location. Any well-drained light soil will work for growing purslane in your garden.

Types and varieties of purslane

Large-flowered purslane (P. grandiflora) grows up to 15 cm, and the diameter of the flowers is up to 3 cm. Flowers have different colors. Most varieties do not open flowers in cloudy weather.

• Double Mixed purslane flowers are similar to roses.
• Sundance flowers grow up to 5cm in diameter, but the plant has weak roots.
• The lowest of the large-flowered Sundial purslane, up to 10 cm high, is weather resistant.

Terry purslane very pleasant for creating a colorful picturesque flower garden. Thanks to the variety of colors, you can create placers of red, yellow, porcelain-white orange, raspberry and pink flowers, bordered by delicate foliage. It is a pleasure to grow such a flower garden in the garden.

The best varieties of terry purslane for growing in Russia:

• Flamenco - characterized by large quantity shades and colors;
• Pun - very similar to a rose bush;
• Sunglo - has perhaps the largest flowers in the purslane family;
• Mango - affects coral - orange tint flowers;
• Hybrid Cream is an interesting variety on which creamy flowers bloom, dark in the center, with a diameter of more than 4.5 cm.

Large-flowered terry purslane is simply gorgeous and should definitely be on the list of plantings.

Purslane cultivation from seeds

Purslane belongs to small-seeded crops, so sowing purslane for seedlings is the best solution. Consider how to plant purslane for seedlings and how the growing from the seeds of this flower takes place.

• Prepare the ground. It's good if it is light, so be sure to add sand to the seedling soil. Tamp the soil into the container from above.
• Moisten the soil. The seeds should fall on wet sand.
• Use a ruler to mark rows every 2 cm and sow the seeds on top. No more than 5 grains per 1 cm row. Such a planting of purslane on seedlings, subject to high germination, is optimal.
• Label, write the name of the flowers, variety and sowing date. Purslane emerges about 7-14 days after planting.
• Cover the crops with glass, a plastic transparent corner or a bag on top. So growing from seed at home will be more successful.
• Make sure that condensation does not form - this can damage the delicate shoots of flower seedlings.
• With the emergence of seedlings, the lids from the containers must first be opened slightly, and after a couple of weeks they must be completely removed.

When to sow purslane for seedlings?

Propagated by seeds through seedlings. Best time when purslane is planted at the end of February - March, the seedlings are planted in open ground at the end of May - beginning of June.

Seedling care

In March, when the shoots have already appeared, slide the transparent cover slightly to provide the necessary ventilation. Gradually increase the ventilation over the course of a week, accustoming the seedlings to air. Move containers with plants as close as possible to the light.

Purslane is sown superficially, so the roots of hatched seeds often remain on the surface. There is a danger that they will dry out. To prevent this from happening, bury the seedlings in the soil with a toothpick.

As the seedlings grow, they need to be dived and transplanted into individual pots. This is usually done in April.

Planting and care in the open field

Purslane flowers are transplanted into open ground, on flower beds in late May, early June, when the threat of recurrent frosts has passed.

Avoid the development of weeds on the crops, they can clog even small seedlings. It is best to remove weeds after rain and watering, combining it with loosening.

Purslane is a relatively drought-resistant plant, so it can withstand even prolonged drought. Watering flowers is necessary only after droughts. Top dressing is not required. To increase the duration of flowering, remove faded flowers in time so that plants do not waste nutrients for the formation of fruits and seeds, but continue to bloom.

The homeland of such a plant as purslane is tropical regions located in the Northern Hemisphere. Varieties of decorative culture are, according to various information, approximately 100-200 varieties. The plant grows well in wet sandy places that are located on the banks of rivers and surround water bodies. But it is possible to cultivate this ornamental culture in the garden, field and in the vegetable garden in the backyard or summer cottage.
If we talk about the name of this flower, then it originates from lat. the term portula, meaning "small gate". This is explained by the fact that this plant has a seed box, which, when opened, seems to open up small doors. On the territory of our country, the common people call this flower "rug". IN garden conditions it is possible to grow only one type of this culture - a species of large-flowered purslane (Portulaca grandiflora).

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An ornamental flowering culture such as purslane, grown in our climatic conditions, is considered an annual plant, since it cannot withstand frosty winters, moreover, even if it is carefully covered. Purslane grows in height no more than 30 centimeters. Outwardly, this flowering culture is characterized by a well-branched spindle-shaped root, succulent, branched stems with a brown shade of cylindrical shape, fleshy leaves, which are hollow inside, but can also resemble flattened eggs. It blooms in white, yellow, dark red tones in separate inflorescences throughout the summer.

The inflorescences of these plants live for only one day, and at sunset they already wither. At the same time, large-flowered purslane, for example, blooms extremely profusely and literally continuously throughout the season - almost immediately after one inflorescence withers, a new one appears. If we talk about the fruit of this blooming culture, then it is a polyspermous box shaped like a ball. In addition to such a variety as garden purslane, which is customary to grow here in flower beds, in pots, and using a hanging basket or container, vegetable purslane grows well in our country - salad and medicinal plants, often mistaken for weeds.

Features of sowing purslane

Most modern domestic flower growers claim that growing this flowering crop using seedlings is the most convenient way its reproduction. But there are peculiarities of how to get good seedlings, that is, sow the seeds correctly. Many experts believe that optimal time for planting the seeds of this plant is February-March, but it is allowed to sow them in April-month - in this case, those seeds that germinate will be able to grow well and fully develop due to a sufficiently long daylight hours, and those sown before April-month will have to be illuminated with using artificial lighting.

Purslane seeds in a box

Before embarking on such a process as growing purslane, it is necessary to competently prepare the land, create a certain mixture - this is due to the fact that almost any soil contains peat, which significantly slows down the germination of the seeds of this flowering crop. For this, ordinary garden soil is taken, and approximately 20% of fine-grained sand is added to it, and everything is mixed as much as possible. After that, it is imperative to ignite the soil mixture in the oven, which will allow it to be disinfected.

Then, in a shallow depth, a container drain holes, it is required to pour fine-grained gravel (expanded clay), on top of which place the soil mixture calcined in the oven and pour water over it - it must be settled or thawed. After that, the seeds should be spread on the soil surface at a distance of one centimeter to each other - the easiest way to do this is to use a damp toothpick. It remains only to gently press the seeds into the ground, to build a frame above the soil surface, on which the polyethylene is stretched, that is, to make a small greenhouse. It is necessary to put this greenhouse in a bright, warm place, where the temperature does not drop below +22 degrees Celsius - the optimal temperature regime is +30 degrees Celsius.

Getting seedlings of this plant

If there are favorable conditions, then the shoots of representatives of this flowering culture can be obtained after a week - another from the moment of planting the seeds. After the seeds germinate, you should free the container from the film and that's it - the seedlings are received. Growing seedlings of this plant requires mandatory periodic moistening of the soil using settled water - in the process, the bottom irrigation method is used. In addition, if the seeds were planted in early February or March, then additional artificial lighting may be needed. This is necessary in the event that there is too much stretching of the seedlings, which indicates a lack of light - accordingly, then they need additional lighting. It can be done using fluorescent lamps or ordinary table lamps for a couple of hours in the morning and several hours in the evening - this will provide an opportunity to lengthen the daylight hours for the sprouts. If the weather is cloudy, then artificial lighting should be on throughout the day. In the case when the seedlings are sown in the month of April and grow on the windowsill on the south side of the house or apartment, then artificial lighting is not needed.

Purslane picking rules

At what stage and in what way should the picking of this plant be carried out? When the sprouts really form a pair of leaves, the seedlings are required to be planted in three in cups having a diameter of about 8 centimeters. After one week from the date of the pick, that is, after the sprouts have taken root well, the first complex feeding should be performed - it is carried out by introducing into the ground mineral fertilizers... In the future, this procedure must be performed once / week or once / decade throughout the entire time until the moment the seedlings are planted in the ground (open ground).

Important: in the process of planting, one moment is extremely important, the observance of one rule - you must definitely try not to shake off the soil lump from the root system of the seedling!

The nuances of planting in open ground

When should a culture of such a plan as large-flowered purslane, for example, or any of its other species be planted? It is clear that the cultivation of any variety of such a blooming crop implies the creation optimal conditions... Firstly, this process can be started not earlier than the beginning of June-month - that is, when you are absolutely sure that neither frost nor a relatively serious decrease temperature regime will no longer be. This is important, because if the air temperature in the place where the purslane grows drops below +10 degrees Celsius, the plant begins to intensively lose leaves.

It should be remembered that this flowering culture feels best in a sunny place located on the most elevated area, because even with partial shade, the purslane may not begin to bloom. In no case should root system this plant was not far from groundwater... In addition, representatives of all varieties of this plant should not be planted in places where water stagnates - this contributes to the occurrence of putrefactive processes in the rhizome. The soil for planting this plant should be used poor, sandy, otherwise, on rich soil, the plant actively builds up green mass, and the flowering period does not come.

According to experienced domestic flower growers, planting of seedlings of this flowering culture in open ground can be carried out after the seedling has 15 leaves, as well as buds. It is necessary to plant purslane in a certain order. Firstly, the bushes should be no closer than about 20 centimeters from one another. Secondly, during the first three days after planting seedlings in a flower bed, you should water it daily, especially when the weather is dry and hot. The flowering period for those representatives of this flowering culture that are grown from seeds is about 7 weeks from the moment the shoots appear.

Basic care rule

Caring for such plants consists in the mandatory conduct of periodic watering, which are performed regularly. This is necessary for the normal flowering of purslane, since despite the ability of its leaves to keep moisture well, water must still come from outside. Growing this flowering crop does not require top dressing, pruning, weeding or loosening the soil. The only rule of competent care for such plants is to ensure infrequent, but always regular watering.

Why purslane and its pests are sick

As is clear from the above, the process of planting and caring for a purslane does not require absolutely any significant effort - it is accessible and understandable even for a beginner. Even such a representative of this flowering culture as terry purslane is not difficult to grow from seeds, because its cultivation is characterized by the observance of all the same rules that are described earlier in this article. If we talk about pests and diseases, then this plant is quite resistant to them - in this regard, problems rarely arise with it. Nevertheless, from time to time, experts note cases of a mass raid simultaneously on several nearby flower beds, orchards and vegetable gardens of aphids - in such a situation, the purslane also suffers. Most effective method the fight against aphids is spraying plants with actellik. Then, when the problem cannot be eliminated at one time, then after 7 days the treatment with the use of an insecticide should be repeated.

Actellic from aphids

It is also possible that representatives of this flowering culture are affected by a fungus called Albugo portulacea, which is manifested by deformation of the shoots and the appearance of numerous spots on the leaves. The fight consists in the most thorough removal of absolutely all damaged parts and further spraying the plant with a copper-containing fungicide, carried out as efficiently as possible.

Positive properties

Purslane like medicinal plant, known for a very long time - since the time of Hippocrates. In ancient times, it was believed that the seeds of this plant are able to cleanse the human body, while the leaves are an effective antidote for a snakebite.

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Purslane attracts attention with its unusual name. If you try to translate it from Latin, you can learn a lot about this plant: "portula" means "collar" which quite definitely indicates the peculiarities of the opening of the seed capsule. However, domestic gardeners are not used to this name, so they gave it their own - "rugs".

Purslane features

Purslane is widely distributed in warm regions of central Europe, North and South America, where it is considered a field weed. Often it is specially grown in vegetable gardens and orchards... In the Middle Ages, this plant could often be found in European countries, primarily in England. At the time of Hippocrates, the purslane was considered medicinal plant, which helped in the treatment of wounds, snakebites and insomnia. In the Middle Ages, purslane was one of the revered plants among the Arabs.

The genus of purslane has a numerous composition, which includes about 200 species of annual and perennial herbaceous plants.

As ornamental plant the most commonly used large-flowered purslane (Portulaca grandiflora), whose homeland is South America... A feature of this perennial is the presence of a creeping long stem, which reaches a height of 20 cm... It was most widely used in the design of rocky gardens and curbs.

The most beautiful varieties are considered double flowers... A striking example of this is grade "Double Mix"... Purslane variety "Belotsvetkovy" unambiguously indicates that its flowers have white color... Against this background, the Slendens variety stands out, in which the flowers acquire a purple color.

Today, the purslane is known as one of the famous representatives of container plants. To grow it, you can use a wide variety of containers:

• street vases;
• hanging baskets;
• window and balcony boxes.

Big variety this plant also demonstrates when used in garden decoration. It can be present in flower beds, flower beds, complement retaining stone walls, joints concrete slabs in rockeries. Also, it can be grown on dry soils, where it can be an excellent alternative to an ordinary lawn, creating no less problems in care.

The nuances of growing purslane in the open field

In order for this plant to give only positive emotions, it is necessary to take into account some points regarding its cultivation.

Location

Best of all, purslane flowers feel in those areas that have maximum illumination. Otherwise, you can simply not wait for its flowering. If purslane is considered for growing at home, then it is best to place containers with plants on the south side. However, it grows best in balcony and window boxes, which are provided with constant access. fresh air... But in both cases, caring for the plant will not be difficult.

Temperature

Large-flowered purslane is one of those plants that are used to growing in hot climates. However, small cold snaps are not able to harm this plant, since it is most often grown as an annual.

Watering

Caring for purslane involves watering it regularly. Therefore, after sowing, it is necessary to constantly monitor that the soil is moistened. However, excess moisture can adversely affect its development.

Diseases and pests

Plants belonging to the genus Purslane are resistant to diseases and pests. The fungus Albugo portulaceae can pose a danger to purslane, traces of which are found only in very rare cases. This can be determined by the presence of spots on the leaves and deformation of the shoots. Fighting fungi consists in removing damaged parts and spraying the plant with any copper-containing fungicide preparation.

Acquisition

Search planting material recommended already at the end of winter or in early spring... In this case, it is imperative to make sure that the sachet is intact and pay attention to the expiration date. If necessary ready-made seedlings in cups, you can go to a florist nursery or horticultural center. Special attention it is necessary to ensure that young seedlings have no signs of decay.

For normal growth and development of purslane flowers, it is necessary to provide a long daylight hours. Only in this case it will be possible to count on its beautiful flowering. If you are engaged in the cultivation of purslane at home, then it is best to install containers with plants on the windowsills facing the south side. It is more preferable to use balcony and window boxes for it, since they can be provided with a lot of direct sunlight.

Sowing features

Favorable conditions for good growth purslane flowers is a temperature within 20-26 degrees Celsius... This plant is undemanding to moisture, but if container pots are used for growing, then watering must be carried out regularly in small quantities. When growing a purslane, the owner does not have to deal with such a laborious operation as feeding. Therefore, if you plant a plant on not very fertile soil, then the purslane will feel good here too.

• The most favorable time for sowing purslane flowers is March. However, if we turn to the floriculture literature, then there are recommendations on the possibility of sowing in earlier (third decade of February) and later (first decade of April).
• They begin to sow purslane when the daytime temperature is kept at around 20-25 degrees, and for this purpose they use mini-greenhouses. In bright sun, the temperature in it can rise to 50 degrees Celsius. This only benefits the purslane, as its growth rate increases. If after planting the plants are not provided the required amount light, this will pull the seedlings.

Greenhouse planting

You can also make a greenhouse from scrap materials. For example, it could be plexiglass aquarium... In this case, it is necessary to stretch a plastic wrap over it or put a plexiglass cover. Next, the aquarium is installed on the most lighted window. In low light, you can avoid pulling seedlings by lighting them up. For this you can use a fluorescent lamp or a table lamp (40-60W).

Plants especially need additional lighting in the morning and evening hours. If the weather is cloudy outside, then they need to be illuminated throughout the day.

If you plan to sow small amount of seeds, it is recommended to use compact plastic pots for this purpose. Their bottom is filled with fine gravel and coarse sand, which will act as drainage. Next, soil is poured there. The composition of the mixture used must be free of peat and organic fertilizers... In the presence of the first component, you can not wait for the seedlings to germinate, and in the presence of the second, the seedlings will grow weak and will not be able to resist fungal diseases.

When preparing an earthen mixture, it is allowed to add no more than 20% of sand with a diameter of 0.1 mm to it. Fertilize heavy clay soil can be charcoal. The containers with the soil mixture must be placed in a pallet pre-filled with soft, settled water. It is not recommended to use hard water for irrigation, as this leads to a decrease in the percentage of similarity.

After waiting for the soil to be moistened, you can sow. To do this, you need to take a match and place the seeds on the surface of the soil with a pointed end. Further, the grain needs to be slightly deepen into the soil by 0.5-1 mm... The distance between the seeds should be at least 1 cm. After sowing, the seed containers should be immediately placed in the greenhouse. If you do not plan to keep them on the window and will not use the backlight, then you need to watch when most of the seeds are free of the shell. At this moment, the bowls with the plantings are removed from the greenhouse and placed on the window so that they are as close to the glass as possible.

If you are going to supplement them table lamp, it is recommended to do this even in the greenhouse, after opening the lid. When illuminating seedlings with a 40 W lamp, it must be kept at a distance of 10-15 cm from the shoots. When using a 60 W lamp the distance is increased to 15-20 cm... If a significant drop in temperature is expected at night, then at this time the crops can be harvested in an open greenhouse. In the morning, after preliminary lighting, they are returned to the window. In the process of leaving, pay attention to the fact that the soil is constantly moistened.

If you are growing purslane in an apartment and your balcony is located on the sunny side, then you can take your crops there.

Conclusion

Purslane is one of beautiful plantsthat can brighten any site. It is within the power of every summer resident to grow it, because for a purslane, planting and care in the open field assumes the same general recommendationsas for many other ornamental crops. Particular attention must be paid to the choice of a landing site and creating optimal conditions for the growth and development of plants. Although purslane is undemanding to moisture, however, in especially dry periods, its need for water may increase. Therefore, care must be taken that there is no dry crust. Otherwise, it will affect its flowering.

Growing purslane