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Cineraria is a perennial plant that belongs to the Astrovye family, and some ornamental species, according to the modern classification, belong to the Krestovnik genus. The name translated from Latin means "ashy", it was given to the plant for the characteristic color of the openwork leaves. In the wild, these herbs and shrubs are found in the tropics of Africa and on the island of Madagascar. Today cineraria has more than 50 species, many varieties are successfully used in home floriculture, as well as ornamental garden and park plants. We will give a description of the Silver Dust variety and tell you how to properly plant and maintain.
Description
The seaside cineraria is also often called the ashy russel or the seaside Jacobi; it grows in the wild on the rocky sea coast of the Mediterranean Sea. The Silver Dust variety looks like a herb up to 25 cm tall . Its leaves are small, pinnately-divided, have a dense tomentose pubescence of a silvery shade on the underside, from which the entire bush acquires a whitish-silvery color. In August, small (up to 15 mm) inflorescences-baskets of a mustard-yellow color appear on the plant, which are often removed by gardeners, since their aesthetic value is low. The fruits are cylindrical achenes.
Planting and leaving
Despite the fact that seaside cineraria belongs to perennials, due to its sensitivity to frost in central Russia, it is most often cultivated for only one season.
You should know that this is a sun-loving plant, therefore, before planting, you must choose an area without shading. Planted in the shade of cineraria trees, "Silver Dust" will have a pale, ugly shade.
The soil should not be dense and loamy, but if there are no other options, then you should first add peat or humus to it.
It is recommended to plant seedlings together with the soil in which they grew; shallow planting holes are best placed at a distance of 25-30 cm from each other . Plants placed in the hole should be lightly crushed with soil and watered.
Seaside cineraria "Silver dust" is an ornamental plant that is easy to care for . But it should be borne in mind that it is moisture-loving and needs regular watering with warm, settled water. It is necessary to ensure that the drops do not fall on the silvery leaves and be sure to loosen the soil after watering so that there is no stagnation of water. Top dressing with ready-made mineral fertilizers is recommended to be done 2 times a month. In the spring of cineraria, fertilizers containing nitrogen are needed in order for the leaves to form correctly, and in the summer, the plant needs phosphorus.
Breeding options
Seaside cineraria "Silver dust" can be successfully propagated in the following ways.
Cuttings . This is the simplest option, in which at the end of summer a shoot 10 cm long is cut off, the cut is processed by "Kornevin". The soil prepared in advance in a box should consist of 10-12 cm of fertile soil and 5-7 cm of coarse sand. The soil should be moistened with a weak solution of potassium permanganate, stick the cutting into the ground and cover with a bottle of transparent plastic. It is necessary to water from above on the bottle, it is removed when the cutting takes root. A wooden box with a handle must be placed in a cool place until spring.
Growing from seeds . Seed planting material is usually planted for seedlings at the end of March or in the first half of April. The soil should be slightly acidic and loose, preferably peat mixed with sand. Small seeds of cineraria are poured out and crushed a little, without burying, then covered with a film. Seedlings appear in 10-14 days, the first leaves are always green. A pick into separate containers is made when the sprout has 2 true leaves, and at the end of May, cineraria can be planted in the ground.
Diseases and pests
The Silver Dust variety is incredibly resistant to various diseases. From pests in hot weather, the plant can be affected by aphids, spider mites, whiteflies. If these insects are found, the bushes should be immediately treated with Fitoverm or Neoron preparations . Powdery mildew and rust should be fought with antifungal agents - fungicides. If the cineraria is severely affected by the fungus, then it is better to destroy it so that the disease is not transmitted to the rest of the plants.
Use in landscape design
Cineraria seaside "Silver dust" looks great not only as a border plant. It can be planted on the first line of a flower garden, framing decorative objects and paths. This graceful low plant is often found as an element of the general composition in alpine slides, near artificial reservoirs.
Cineraria "Silver Dust" looks most impressive in combination with marigolds, petunia, phlox, sage and pelargonium.
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