Solitary / soleirolia

Refers to the family of nettle. The homeland is Sardinia and Corsica.

General description: Named after the captain Soleil. Sex appearance looks like a nerter, but does not form berries. The only species grown in room conditions is Soleirolia soleirolii (Soleirolia Soleiro). This is a creeping ground cover plant. Soleirolia is rapidly expanding. Its leaves are tiny 0.5 cm, round. Flowers are small, single.

Soleirolia is often planted to larger plants to create a floral composition, it is proud to only see that the plants are similar in terms of their contents.

Recommendations for caring for the plant Soleiroliya:

Illumination : Needs bright, but diffused light.

Irrigation regime : Abundant during growth, moderate in winter. To water with warm soft water.

Humidity : Adores high humidity, sprinkle with warm soft water.

Temperature regime : In summer, it is optimal not to exceed 20 ° С, in winter 15 ° C, minimum 10 ° С.

Soil : Drainage is mandatory. It is allowed to add charcoal and brick crumbs.

Recommended soil mix: 1 share clay soil, 1 share leaf and 1 share sand.

During the growth period, it needs fertilizing once every 2 weeks with complex fertilizers for ornamental-deciduous plants.

Breeding : Crushing during transplantation. Seedling 2 days to own in coolness and not water.

Transplantation : In the spring, annually. The root system is superficial, so the pot must be wide, but not deep at all. When transplanting the soil does not tamper with, leave loose.

Pests : It is infrequent.

Soleirolia

Soleyerolia - soleirolia