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When we dreamily sort through bright packets of seeds in our hands, we are sometimes subconsciously convinced that we have a prototype of the future plant. We mentally allocate a place for it in the flower garden and look forward to the cherished day of the appearance of the first bud. However, buying seeds does not always guarantee that you will eventually get the desired flower. I would like to draw attention to the reasons why seeds may not sprout or die at the very beginning of germination.

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Place brovallia on the windowsill next to decorative foliage plants and it will enliven almost any composition with its colors. In summer it can be placed on the balcony or taken out to the patio.

Beautiful Browallia is usually found on sale in spring or summer, but sometimes it can be found in stores in winter, since this species does not need long daylight hours to bloom.

Purple, white or blue flowers beautiful brovallia appear in the corners of the lanceolate leaves of the plant. Browallia itself does not grow more than 35-40 cm in height and stands covered with flowers.

Bloom

The greatest advantage of beautiful browallia is that its seeds can be germinated in different time, then the plants will bloom either in summer or winter.

However, you should also remember that browallia does not tolerate low temperatures. It is an ideal late fall/early winter plant when few species are in bloom. Sometimes Browallia blooms lightly, but its flowering time lasts quite a long time. Remove fading flowers regularly to prolong the flowering time of this beautiful plant.

On mature beautiful brovallias, the leaves thin out and very few flowers appear, so this perennial is grown as an annual plant.

Exposition

Brovallia beautiful can be covered bright flowers in any season. Small size, abundance of flowers and drooping stems are the main advantages of this plant. Beautiful Brovallia looks perfect in hanging baskets or flower boxes. It can also be grown on a sunny windowsill among plants with decorative leaves. On the street, beautiful browallia should be provided with a shaded place or sunny place, protected from strong winds.

Seed propagation

1. Browallias grown from seeds sown in February or March usually bloom in summer. Beautiful Brovallia seeds are not recommended to be sown very thickly. They are sown in greenhouses filled with a mixture of peat and sand. The seeds are covered with a thin layer of soil on top. Cover the greenhouse with a lid or glass. Brovallia seeds can also be sown several at a time in separate peat pots (before sowing, such pots are soaked in water). Cover the top of the seed pots with plastic wrap.

2. Seed germination should be carried out at a temperature of 18-20°C. They germinate in 8-14 days.

3. When the seedlings grow up, they need to be planted in separate pots, in each flower pot there should be 4 plants.

4. The temperature in the room with seedlings should not fall below 15°C. Pinch the growing tips of young plants once or twice to encourage them to bush.

Care

Beautiful Browallia is an unpretentious plant, you just need to provide it with a bright place and proper watering. It is a perennial that is grown as an annual, so it does not require additional care or replanting. If you are growing a plant from seeds, then sow the seeds in a mixture of sand and potting soil taken in equal amounts.

Watering and fertilizing

Brovallia is beautiful throughout the entire flowering period and needs abundant watering. Water the plant as soon as the soil on the surface dries out a little. On particularly hot days, plants growing in the house should be regularly sprayed with water. Beautiful Browallia needs regular feeding. Feed it with complex fertilizers once every two weeks.

Selecting a location

Provide the beautiful brovallia with a bright place, but protected from direct sunlight (be sure to protect the beautiful brovallia from the direct rays of the midday sun). The plant can also grow on the veranda, the main thing is to provide it with good watering. beautiful grows well at normal room temperature. At the end of flowering, this plant is thrown away.

Varieties

The most popular plants are those of the Bells line, the most commonly grown varieties being the white "White Bells" and the blue "Blue Bells". Jingle Bells plants can bloom in different shades of blue and white. Another blue-flowered variety is "Blue Troll". For those who like other types of Browallia, we recommend American Browallia (Browallia americana). Its seeds can be found in specialized nurseries.

Purchase

It is best to buy beautiful brovallia just before flowering, when you can determine the color. Choose plants with many buds and healthy leaves. Brovallia is beautiful - it is an annual, so after flowering it is removed. Beautiful Brovallia seeds are inexpensive.

Possible problems

Rot of the stem base

Root and base rot is a consequence of overwatering.

beautiful browallia. If you find traces of rot, immediately destroy the diseased plant.

Yellowing leaves

The leaves of the plant turn yellow if it is kept in a cold room. Move it to a warmer place.

Sticky leaves

The Browallia genus of the Solanaceae family includes only 6 species of herbaceous perennials native to South America.

These are erect or creeping herbs with thin, abundantly branching, bare or slightly pubescent stems. The height of an adult plant depends on the species and can either not exceed 10 cm or reach 1 meter. The leaves are short-petiolate, entire-edged, broadly lanceolate or lanceolate-heart-shaped, with an elongated pointed tip, 2 - 9 cm long and 1.5 - 4 cm wide. The leaf surface has pronounced venation, uneven, as if gathered along the veins.

Flowers are on short, about 2.5 cm, pedicels, solitary or collected in small axillary racemes. The corolla is zygomorphic, five-petalled, with half-fused petals forming a wide-open funnel. The length of the tube is 4 - 20 mm, and the diameter of the cup of open petals is 10 - 50 mm. The color of the flowers depends on the type and variety, but is mainly monochromatic, sometimes with a contrasting color on the inside of the tube (pharynx). The fruits are oblong capsules 6 mm long, containing from 10 to 45 seeds.

Types of Brovalia

Most common at home Brovalia is beautiful (Browallia speciosa). This is a herbaceous shrub, natural environment habitats growing up to 70 cm, and in culture not exceeding 40 cm. Stems are simple, short, glabrous. The leaves along the veins are slightly pubescent. Their length varies from 2 to 6 cm. Surface sheet plate rough, obovate with a pointed tip. The petals are broadly oval and the leaves are pointed. The color of the flower of the species form is violet-blue, the inside of the throat is white, and the anthers are bright yellow. Flowering is long lasting and favorable conditions may last all year round.

Among the varieties of this species, the most popular are those belonging to the Bells line:

- "White Bells" – the flowers are pure white;
- "Blue Bells" – blue flowers;
- "Jingle Bells" – blue flowers of different shades.

Also popular is the variety " Blue Troll"with blue flowers.

No less attractive appearance, although not yet very widespread, - Brovalia pubescent (Browallia demissa). This is also a rather tall plant, up to 70 cm. The stems are simple, slightly tomentose. The leaves are slightly hairy, broadly lanceolate, up to 5 cm long. The petals are obversely heart-shaped, with a notch at the end. Their color can be blue, lilac, violet or white. The diameter of the corolla is from 10 to 15 mm.

Interesting view Brovalia sticky (Browallia viscosa), so named because of its sticky stems. One of the varieties of this plant is especially attractive – ‘Sapphir’. Its height is only 20 - 25 cm, the sapphire blue flowers are small, but very numerous. The flowering time lasts about 4 months and occurs in November - February.

Caring for browalia at home

In cultivation, brovalia is grown as an annual and, usually, after flowering, the old specimen is replaced with a new one, purchased in a store and just entering the flowering time, or independently obtained by cuttings or sowing seeds. But despite this short life, Brovalia, no less than other plants, needs good care.

Lighting. The plant requires bright light with some direct sunlight in the morning or evening. Windows facing east and west are best suited for placing it in a room. On a northern window, due to the lack of light, flowering will be quite sparse, and on a southern window, this flower will need to be shaded during the midday hours.

For brovalia blooming in autumn-winter period, additional illumination and the formation of a 12-hour artificial day are necessary. Otherwise, flowering will stop or be very sparse.

Temperature. Brovalia is quite thermophilic, but does not tolerate heat. In summer, it is optimal to keep it at 20 – 25 °C, in winter, in the absence of additional lighting, – 15 – 17 °C. At higher values, the shoots of the plant will become very elongated, and the bush will lose its attractive compact shape.

Watering. During the flowering period, the plant is watered abundantly; the earthen ball should always be slightly moist. But when low temperature air, it is necessary to ensure that water does not stagnate in the pot; you should wait until the top layer of soil dries a little.

For irrigation use well-settled water room temperature does not contain chlorine.

Air humidity. In hot weather, it is recommended to regularly spray the bush with soft water. If there are flowers, it is advisable to spray along the bottom of the leaf.

Trimming. To form a lush compact bush, you should constantly pinch the tops of young shoots.

The soil. Brovalia prefers loose, water- and breathable soils. Ready-made universal soils for garden or decorative indoor plants, offered in a large assortment by various flower shops, are quite suitable for it, but you can successfully grow it in ordinary garden or garden soil.

Before planting, a good drainage layer is created at the bottom of the pot, preventing stagnation of water and, as a consequence, waterlogging of the soil and rotting of the roots.

Fertilizer. During the growing season and flowering period, fertilizing is carried out once every two weeks with a weak solution (1/3 of the standard concentration) of fertilizers for flowering indoor plants.

Transfer. The plant does not need replanting, as it is renewed every year.

Reproduction. Brovalia is easily propagated by seeds and cuttings. It is best to take mature apical shoots without buds for cuttings. Rooting is carried out in a mini-greenhouse, in a loose, moist substrate. But you can wait for the roots to appear by placing brovalia branches in a glass of water.

Seeds can be sown at any time of the year. Sow on the surface of the soil, under glass. Seed germination occurs within 1 - 2 weeks, and after 10 weeks the young plants are ready to flower.

Pests and diseases. Brovalia is damaged by spider mites, aphids and whiteflies. At the first sign of pests, the plant should be sprayed on the underside of the leaf with Actellik, Fufanon or others chemicals similar action.

The most common diseases are chlorosis and powdery mildew.

Browallia – very beautiful flowering plant With delicate flowers bright, cheerful shades, but not particularly widespread and popular in our regions.

Here you will find out what kind of character Browallia has, what kind of care it requires at home and, perhaps, you will fall in love with this charming, graceful flower.
Yours interesting name the plant received in honor of the Swiss bishop D. Broval, whose friend was the famous outstanding botanist C. Linnaeus.

Browallia - basic information

Browallia is a perennial herbaceous plant, belonging to the Solanaceae family. This is one of the potato's relatives. The birthplace of the flower is the tropical zone of South America. In the 18th century, the plant was brought to Europe and gradually spread throughout the world.

In appearance, they are lush bushes with erect, creeping or climbing shoots. Some species have slightly pubescent shoots. The length of the stems in nature can reach 1-2 m. Cultivated species do not exceed 30-35 cm.
The leaves on the shoots are densely spaced, have short petioles, lanceolate-heart-shaped or oval in shape and a light green color. Average length leaflets – 4-8 cm, width 2-5 cm.
Flowering begins in spring and can continue until frost. At home, the plant can bloom all year round. Brovallia flowers are tubular-funnel-shaped, five-petaled, star-like. The colors of the flowers are varied: pink, deep crimson, lilac, soft blue, blue, lilac. Browallias are found in nature with white and orange flowers. After flowering, seed pods are formed.

The lifespan of the bushes is short - a couple of years at most. In home floriculture, the plant is cultivated for decorative purposes.

Types of Brovalia

There are only 6 species of Browallia in nature. But only one species is adapted to artificial conditions - beautiful browallia(Browallia speciosa). This is a lush bush with bare, erect shoots, 30-40 cm high.

The flower color of the cultivated species is blue-violet. Breeders have developed several more varieties of beautiful brovalli with white (White Bells) and blue (Blue Bells) flowers, but they are rare.

The plant is grown mainly indoors; the flower can also be planted in greenhouses, winter gardens, on the balconies. Some grow "tropical beauty" on open areas, in the garden. The culture does not tolerate cold weather, so for the winter the bushes are covered with a greenhouse or dug up and brought into the house.

Rarely in culture you can find the species browalia pubescent(Browallia demissa). The stems of the plant are slightly pubescent, their length can reach 60-70 cm. The flowers are tubular-funnel-shaped, white or lilac in color.

The plant is unpretentious and will require a minimum of attention from its owners. Caring for brovallia at home is simple, and even those who are trying their hand at floriculture for the first time can safely grow a flower.

So, let's look at the basic rules for keeping nightshade beauty.

Location, lighting

The flower loves light, but does not tolerate direct sunlight. The optimal place for flowerpots will be eastern and western windows, through which the sun enters the house only in the morning or evening hours. You can place the bush on a southern windowsill, but in this case it will need shading. So that the plant receives scattered soft light, windows should be curtained with light curtains.

It is not recommended to place brovallia on the northern windowsill; there will be little light on this side and the bush may wither from its lack.

In open areas, brovallia is planted so that it is in partial shade.

Temperature

The culture is thermophilic. In summer, the most suitable temperature for the shrub will be between +20°C and +25°C. The flower does not tolerate heat well, but it can easily survive several days in a higher temperature environment.

In winter, the plant needs a cooler atmosphere, within + 15-18 ° C. If during the cold season the flower remains at a stable temperature, it may not bloom again.

Brovallia bushes growing outside will not survive the frosty winter. Usually in gardens the crop is grown as an annual.

On a note! Brovallia does not like sudden changes in temperature and does not tolerate drafts.

Humidity

The tropical guest loves high humidity. At home, it is difficult for brovallia to maintain the required level of humidity, so in the summer it is recommended to spray the bushes. For spraying, use a fine spray bottle and warm, settled water. You can also place containers of water next to the flowerpots.

Watering

In spring, the plant enters the growing season and throughout this period, which lasts until mid-summer, needs abundant watering. The earthen lump is not allowed to dry out completely between irrigations. It is recommended to keep the substrate at a humidity level of 40-50%.

By the end of summer, watering is gradually reduced, and in winter it is reduced to such an extent that the top layer of soil dries out almost completely. But you should not allow the earthen clod to dry out too much, as this will lead to the buds falling off and the flower withering.

When watering, water should be at room temperature, settled or filtered.

Top dressing

Brovallia is a profusely flowering crop. It needs feeding, because the plant spends a lot of energy on the formation of buds and flowers. Complex ones are best suited for a bush. mineral fertilizers for flowering house plants. But experienced flower growers It is recommended to reduce the concentration of such fertilizers by half.

Fertilizers are applied 2-3 times a month in spring, 2 times a month in summer, with the beginning of autumn, fertilizing is reduced to 1 time a month and completely stopped by winter.

Transplantation, soil

Flowering of brovallia at home can last a long time - up to 14-18 months. But after the seed pods ripen, the bush dies. There is no point in replanting the plant.

To enjoy this flower for many years, you simply need to propagate it annually.

The shrub prefers soil that is light, loose, and breathable. In the store you can find a universal soil with neutral acidity that is suitable for brovalia. Prepare the substrate yourself by mixing the components in equal parts:

• Deciduous ground.
• Sod land.
• Humus.
• River coarse sand.

It is better to select pots for the plant that are not too wide, but deep, since root system grows deeper. A layer of any drainage material must be laid at the bottom of the flowerpots.

Reproduction

It is not difficult to propagate Brovallia. To do this, two methods are used: cuttings and the formation of sprouts from seeds.

• Cutting. A young, fresh shoot is separated from an adult bush and placed in a container with warm water. The water needs to be changed every 3-4 days. After about 2 weeks, the sprout should take root. When the roots reach 1-2 cm in length, it can be planted in a pot with substrate. You can root the cuttings in a mixture of peat and sand, and after a month, transplant it into a regular soil mixture.
• Propagation by seeds. Seeds are sown in spring and autumn. They must first be soaked in warm water for a day. A wet mixture of sand and peat is poured into the containers and the swollen seeds are sown to a depth of 1-2 cm. The container is covered with film, making several holes in it for air exchange. The container is placed in a warm, dark place, and the soil is watered in a timely manner. When shoots appear, the film must be removed and the container placed in a well-lit place. After a month and a half, the sprouts can be planted in separate pots.

The young bush begins to bloom very quickly; in just a couple of months, buds will already form on the shoots.

On a note!If you want to get a lush brovallia bush, plant 2-3 shoots in one pot.

Diseases and pests

Browallia is a real treat for scale insects, spider mites, mealybugs. In conditions of excessive humidity, the plant may develop a fungal infection (gray or black rot).

It is not difficult to get rid of pests and fungal diseases if you carry out treatment in a timely manner. Flower shops offer effective preparations for all types of pests and fungi.

The profusely flowering Browallia plant, which we have looked at at home care, is not capricious. However, if you want to have it in your home all the time, you will have to set yourself up for annual reproduction.

(lat. Browallia) is a fairly well-known indoor plant belonging to the nightshade family. The plant was discovered in the 18th century and named after the bishop from Sweden - D. Broval, who was a colleague and friend of the famous biologist and naturalist Carl Linnaeus.

There are only six species of this plant, and in indoor floriculture Only one species is cultivated - beautiful Browallia (lat. Browallia speciosa).

The homeland and natural habitats of Browallia are South and Central America, countries such as Colombia, Mexico, and Venezuela. In conditions wildlife Browallia can reach up to one and a half meters in height. At home, beautiful browallia looks like a small spherical bush with lush greenery bright color and numerous flowers. It is in flowers that the main value of brovallia lies: flowers can be different shades from white to dark purple and, with proper care, they cover the entire plant, which gives the brovallia a very elegant look. Also, it should be noted that the period continuous flowering Brovallia life is very long - about 17 months - which is not often found among house plants.

After flowering for a long time, brovallia quickly ages, and after some time dies. The total life span of brovallia is usually two years, which, however, is not an obstacle to its cultivation - subsequent reproduction will not cause any difficulties to the grower.

[!] Advice - to make the greenery of the brovallia even denser, pinch the soft stems, forming a spherical bush.

Browallia can be grown both as a houseplant and as a plant decorating a balcony.

Caring for brovallia at home

Lighting, temperature, watering, humidity

Browallia prefers well-lit window sills and balconies, but does not tolerate direct sunlight. Ideal lighting– diffused light, western or eastern windows.

The most suitable temperature for brovallia is 20°C -24°C in summer and about 15°C in winter.

[!] In late autumn and winter, young specimens need low temperatures. This slows down their growth. With this regime, the rapid development of brovallia begins in the spring, which corresponds to the natural and natural cycles of the flower.

Browallia, like many other indoor plants, needs to be watered abundantly in summer and moderately in winter. It is important not to allow water to stagnate in the pot and tray, as this can lead to rotting and death of the roots.

Brovallia needs enough high humidity air, but if the air in the apartment is dry, it will adapt to such conditions. To provide high humidity It is recommended to spray the brovallia with a spray bottle and place the bowl on a tray with damp moss or sea pebbles.

Soil, fertilizing

The most suitable soil for brovallia is light and loose, well permeable to water and air. Ready-made universal soil or soil prepared from equal parts of turf, leaf, humus soil and sand is quite suitable.

Since the plant blooms profusely, it needs feeding in the spring and summer. You can use the complex in a standard dosage. The frequency of fertilizing is once every one and a half to two weeks.

Transplantation and propagation

As mentioned above, Browallia has a short lifespan, so it periodically requires transplantation and renewal. The old mother plant is not left behind, as it no longer develops.

Methods for propagating brovallia:

• cuttings,
• seeds.

The cuttings are cut from an adult plant, and for better rooting it is necessary to choose cuttings without buds. The cuttings are rooted in sand or light substrate, periodically watered and covered with a jar or cut plastic bottle, thus creating a mini-greenhouse. After the cuttings take root, they are transplanted into small bowls and the growing tops are periodically pinched, forming a spherical bush.

Seeds are collected from an adult specimen and sown directly into the ground. The sowing time depends on the preference for the timing of flowering of brovallia. If you want the plant to bloom in spring and summer on the balcony, the seeds must be sown in February. If flowering is planned in winter and at home, sowing dates are August, September.

Diseases and pests

The pests that most often attack brovallia are scale insects, whiteflies,. The most common disease is.

• Brovallia leaves fall – Most likely the plant is infected with whitefly. Treatment with soapy water is recommended.
• A whitish coating has appeared on the leaves, stems, and flowers of Browallia – signs of infection powdery mildew. Fungicide treatment is recommended.
• Brovallia leaves turn yellow, become covered with spots and a sticky coating – the plant is infected with scale insects. Treatment with tobacco or soap solutions or ready-made insecticides (“Aktellik”, “Metafos”) is recommended.

Brovallia - not too whimsical and beautiful home plant which will decorate any interior. It is important to follow safety precautions when working with brovallia, and also place the plant in a place inaccessible to children and animals.