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Ixia - South African exotic, striking in its beauty and vivid color palette. In order to breed it on the site, you should know all the subtleties of planting and caring for Ixia in open ground.
Choosing a site for planting
Since Ixia refers to representatives of southern plants, accordingly, for its disembarkation, it is necessary to select an illuminated area with sufficient moisture. Despite the high humidity, the ground should have good drainage, excluding the stagnation of water. Before planting the plant, the selected area is dug up and fertilized with humus, in case of creating a more loose earth, sand is added. Heavy soil is by no means suitable because it has an adverse effect on growth and flowering. It is also desirable to fertilize it:
- 300g of wood ash;
- 70 g of superphosphate;
- 20 g of magnesium.
To prevent the development of diseases, it is desirable to change the location of the flower on the site annually.
Planting ixia in open ground.
Plant is propagated by means of bulbs. Before planting, you should pay attention to the bulbs were dense and did not have any damage. Also, before planting, they should be well treated with a fungicide. It is allowed to plant a flower both in autumn and in spring. However, if the soil freezes to 18-20 cm, this process is prohibited. When Ixia is planted in the open ground in spring, the soil is already warmed up, the plant is taking root at a fast rate and is pleased with an abundance of color. The main rules to consider when landing:
- Landing is carried out at a temperature not lower than 10-12 degrees Celsius.
- The depth of the landing hole should be 3-4 cm.
- A small handful of sand should be put on the bottom.
- Seedlings are placed in the soil at a distance of 6-8 cm.
- Fill with composted soil.
Planting and caring for ixia in the open field in Siberia is carried out, given the climate of the territory. Seedlings are placed in the ground for the most part in mid-May, but if the soil is sufficiently heated, it is possible to plant before the specified time limit. At the same time, the plant is covered with polyethylene until heat is fully established. Planting and care of Ixia in the ground near Moscow are carried out much earlier than in the northern regions of the country, due to the warmer weather conditions.
Care for ixia in the open field
When you plant ixia in the open field, care should be taken regularly, this will allow it to grow comfortably and please with lush flowering. After its placement on the site, the plant is not moistened for 10-15 days, watering is done after the sprouts are detected.
Watering a flower should be done with warm water, as excessively cold water contributes to its death.
At the time of flowering, Ixia also needs to be watered and sprayed with flowers. The main thing when watering is not to overdo it, it can lead to deterioration of the root system.
With proper care for ixia in the open field you need to resort to feeding, using organic and mineral fertilizers, which are designed specifically for this flower.
For the appearance of new inflorescences on ixia, it is necessary to promptly remove dried inflorescences. After the flowers bloom, watering decreases and sometimes stops completely. When all the leaves dry on Ixia, the onions are dug out of the ground for winter storage, drying and treating them with potassium permanganate.
With proper planting and care for ixia in the open field, the flower will delight for a long time with its exotic beauty, and decorate the summer cottages and flower beds.
