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Life form
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Grassy |
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Family
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Lileaceae |
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Origin
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Homeland of Agapanthus – South Africa |
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Easy growing
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Simple plant growing and care |
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Size
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Leaves up to 1 m in length |
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Growth rate
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Average |
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Lifetime
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Perennial |
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Temperature
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In summer: 60,8-75,2 ° F, in winter – 46,4-50 ° F |
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Moisture
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Average |
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Lighting
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Ideally south-west window, requires bright non-directional light. |
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Soil
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Suitable purchase soil for bulbous plants, well retaining moisture. The soil must be breathable, sand or perlite with peat should be added if it is too dense. For a mixture of own preparation, take: 1 part of the garden land, 1 part coarse-grained sand or perlite and 2 parts peat or humus (leaf land). Always use a pot with a hole. |
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Watering |
Soil must be constantly moist. Use warm water. Winter watering limit, keep almost dry. |
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Fertilizer
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In spring, before flowering, feed every two weeks with a water-soluble fertilizer, then once a month. |
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Reproduction
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Agapanthus is propagated by dividing rhizomes or seeds in the spring. It is best to plant seeds in a mixture of wet peat and perlite. Cover the container with the seeded seeds with a plastic bag fixed with an elastic band. Place under indirect sunlight or under a fluorescent lamp. Transplant after the beginning of growth. |
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Flowering
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Bright blue or white inflorescences on tall peduncles |
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Features of care
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The plant is planted immediately in a large tub and is not transplanted within a year. Fallen leaves and peduncles after flowering must be removed. In summer, it is desirable to take the plant out into the street for a bright light. |
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Difficulties
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With excessive watering, mold and yellowing of the leaves are possible. Agapanthus is affected by a spider mite and scab. |
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Air purification
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– |
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Toxicity
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Toxic |
