The bride has gained widespread popularity among a large number of flower growers due to the natural beauty and tenderness, as well as simple care. The delightful color scheme of this flower allows you to create amazing floral arrangements that can decorate any windowsill.
What kind of plant
A tender houseplant, which is so loved by many flower growers, is called a bride in the common people. This flower has a completely scientific name. In the biological reference book it is called Campanula, which means "bell" in translation.
Campanula white in a pot on the windowsill
The houseplant is Campanula, or the bride is a small herbaceous perennial, about 15 centimeters in height. It has creeping creeping stems, on which there are long petioles with small (up to 5 cm) leaves in the shape of a heart. The surface of the leaves is light green with notches along the edges.
Paniculate inflorescences, flowers are pale blue, lilac or white. The shape of the flowers is a five-petalled bell; in shape it very much resembles a star. The size of the flowers is small - about 3 centimeters in diameter. In common people, the Campanul with white flowers is called the bride, her version with blue flowers is called the bridegroom. The period of abundant flowering lasts from the first of June to the end of October.
The bride and groom: the origin of the name
The flower "bride and groom" - these are different types of the bell of the same leaf, or campanula. He got such a beautiful and romantic name because of his delicate flowers with innocent white, bright blue, lilac buds that look so much like bells and are associated with a young couple of lovers.
Varieties of Campanula White and Blue
Campanula, the bride and groom refers to plants from the genus Bellflower, family Bellflower. The homeland of this flower is considered the Mediterranean. A popular houseplant has the following names: "bride and groom", indoor bell, "falling stars."
Two types of campanula in one pot
This is the only kind of bells that is grown as a houseplant. A bell with snow-white buds belongs to the variety Alba (bride), with blue - to the variety Maya (bridegroom). So it is considered by the people, the bride Campanula is a white flower, Campanula or the groom is a blue flower. Very often they are planted in one pot, thereby filling out an incredibly beautiful composition.
Growing and Care Basics
Indoor flower bride how to care for him at home, so that he is always in great shape:
- Choose the right flower location in the apartment;
- Provide a suitable temperature and humidity;
- Plant in soil suitable for the flower and carry out sanitary pruning;
- Organize timely watering and applying the necessary fertilizers.
Choosing a place in the house and lighting
So that the bride and groom do not fade indoor flowers, do not place them in places with direct sunlight. The north side of the apartment is not suitable for bells. The best option for placing the flower is a well-lit window sill, preferably at the east or west window. By placing a flower pot on the south side of the apartment, you can provoke withering of the leaves of the campanula. If all the windows of the apartment face north, then it is necessary to provide the flower with additional round-the-clock lighting.
Many types of bell in pots on the table
In summer, when the weather is nice, the bride can be taken out onto the balcony or terrace. During heavy rain or wind it must be taken back to the apartment. With the advent of autumn, Campanul must again be returned to room maintenance.
Important! During the midday heat, the plant needs to create a shadow or transfer to a cool place.
Temperature
The flower bride indoor tolerates small temperature differences in the room. Even if it is cool on the windowsill in the winter (in the region of + 14-16 ° C), such a microclimate is great for this gentle plant. With the advent of spring and in the summer, the temperature around + 25-26 ° C will be more suitable for him.
When in winter heating radiators heat the window sills, the soil moisture in the pot is greatly reduced, it is better to place the bride in a hanging pot or rearrange it in another place, for example, on a refrigerator, bedside table or table near the window.
Pot selection
With the advent of spring, the plant must be transplanted into a new pot, because over the year, the soil in the old pot was greatly depleted and lost its nutritional qualities. In the first days of March, a room-groom or a bride needs to transplant a flower into a new soil rich in useful components.
Planter pot with bride
An overgrown plant needs a new spacious pot so that the roots do not suffer because of the cramped space. After transplanting or planting, the plant goes through a period of adaptation, so it needs to be removed away from bright sunlight and not to be fed for one week.
Soil preparation
Universal primer for decorative flowering plants can be purchased at the flower shop. You can also cook it yourself. To do this, you will need large river sand, turf, dry humus, compost and sheet soil. All components are taken in equal parts. After planting, it is very important to periodically loosen the soil in a flower pot, since the plant needs oxygen, which contributes to the active development and flowering of the campanula.
Additional Information. The soil for the cultivation of the campanula should be light and lend itself well to loosening. Ordinary black soil for such a delicate flower is too heavy.
Watering and humidity
Campanula does not apply to hygrophilous plants, so in winter it should be watered no more than once every two weeks. Water for irrigation must be used only purified or well-settled. In the summer, especially when it is very hot, the campanul needs timely good watering. You need to do it as soon as the topsoil dries. It is also necessary to spray the bride periodically, this will have a good effect on her development, despite the fact that she tolerates dry air pretty well.
Lush bride with green leaves
Active sun rays, too wet or too dry soil are the worst enemies of the plant. You need to water the bride very carefully, trying not to fall on delicate petals and flowers. It is important to ensure that there is not too much water. For watering, you can use water with wood ash diluted in it - this will well affect the growth of the flower and make the leaves more saturated in color. Humidity in the room where the bride is standing should be at least 40%. To humidify the room you need to use a spray or humidifier.
Note! When watering, it is important not to overdo it with the amount of water, otherwise the root system cannot rot.
Top dressing
The use of healthy vitamins and minerals will help to ensure good and proper growth of the plant, as well as give it additional strength and stimulate the immune system, as a result, it will hurt less.
During the period of active vegetation and abundant flowering, which occurs in March-August, it is worth applying top dressing with universal complexes with a frequency of once every 14-25 days. In the winter season, it is not necessary to feed the bride, since the plant is in a dormant period.
Pruning
In order to ensure the campaign bloom throughout the growing season, it is necessary to promptly remove all faded bells. With the advent of autumn, when the plant begins preparing for winter rest, it is necessary to prune all dry, damaged and elongated stems.
Such an amazing indoor flower, such as the "bride and groom", will be able to decorate any interior. This delightful plant will delight the eye with its delicate flowers and bring a positive attitude.
