The name of the flower group is Bromelia.
Bromeliads are a very beautiful group of plants. One grow on the earth, others settle down on trees. In the middle of the plants are rolled leaves that form a cone. In this deepening it is possible to pour water and to feed up liquid fertilizers of a plant. Water need to change (1 per month), to avoid congestion in the funnel. Bromelia loves moist air, so do not forget to spray it.
This group includes a flower called-striped Ehmeya (Aechmea fasciata), about her and talk today.
The leaves ehmei striped grow to 50 cm, the width is 6-7 cm Colour grey with green forms Zabriskie strips. Blooms in late summer and September. From the center there is an arrow with a beautiful inflorescence. It is very interesting to see what color the flower appears (pale blue), then transformed and becomes a pleasant pink color.
Lighting. Winter ehmeya striped thrives in scattered light. The air temperature should be 13-15 degrees plus. In summer, this plant likes partial shade and favorable temperature for it 15-24 degrees.
Reproduction. Reproduction or transplantation of plants should be engaged when flowering is finished. The arrow of an inflorescence slowly dies away, and nearby there are young shoots. Shoots should be carefully cut at the base of the plant. Young plants should be about 20 cm and Then the cut needs to be dried a few days. Plant ehmeya striped in the ground with good drainage. The temperature at the landing should be 18-21 degrees.
Irrigation. Need abundant watering during the summer with the filling cone inside the plant. In winter, we limit watering and maintain soil moisture. The inner recess is also filled with water. Be sure to feed the plant once a month fertilizers. Liquid fertilizer is added with water not only in the soil but also in the cone of the plant.
Group of Bromeliads include plants such: Ehmeya striped Aechmea "foster's Favorite", Ehmeya Cantina, Bilbergiya drooping, ehmeya sparkling, variegated Pineapple, Pineapple pritsvetnikovye, Kriptantus foster, Kriptantus stemless, Kriptantus Bromeliaceae, Kriptantus duopoloy, Neoregeliya Carolina, Kriptantus striated, odnogolosy Guzman, Guzman ligulate, circinnata of Tillandsia, Neoregelia and other beautiful.