Acacia / Acacia


Refers to the family of legumes. Fatherland - Asia, Polynesia, Australia, Africa.

General description : The decorative flowering shrub is more than 1 m high, therefore it is suitable only for spacious rooms. Delicate, feathery leaves, folding at night.

Blossoms usually in early spring, with a delicate smell. Inflorescences are fluffy, yellow in color.

Roots have a garlic smell.

Enough is unpretentious.

Little is common because of the large size. Typically, in indoor environments, the following species are bred:

Acacia dealbata Link (Acacia silvery or mimosa) - owns fluffy leaves and fluffy spherical inflorescences.

Acacia longifolia (Acacia longifolia) - a tree, similar to a weeping willow. In exchange for the leaves, the phyllodia (leathery lanceolate petioles) are grayish in color.

Acacia armata (acacia armed) - a high shrub, with dark green phyllodia. Blossoms in late spring.

Recommendations for caring for the plant Acacia:

Illumination: Photophilous, preferring southern windows.

Irrigation regime: Abundant during the growth period, unusual in winter, especially if the plant is kept cool.

Humidity of the atmosphere: Does not need spraying.

He likes airing, but without drafts. For summer it is better to place on a fresh atmosphere (in a park or on a balcony), preferably planted on the ground. The room should be light and air-tight. Before this acacia should be tempered by airing the upper room.

Temperature regime: In summer the temperature should be moderate, in winter it is cool.

Soil: Recommended soil mix: 3 elements of a turf ground, 2 elements of peat, 1 share of sand.

During the growth period, it needs regular fertilizing with complex fertilizers.

Breeding: Semi-adhered cuttings or seeds. Seeds germinate in the winter-early spring with soil heating. Before sowing seeds are covered with boiling water and cut.

Transplantation : In the spring, after flowering , through the year.

Pests: If the temperature is too high, the acacia can be affected by a scab (brown leaves and stems appear on the leaves and stems).

With a slight infection, the plant is allowed to help finish with a soap solution and a warm wash. In case of severe damage, spraying with an insecticide solution is recommended.

Acacia - Acacia

Acacia / Acacia