Ginura: popular species, care and reproduction

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Gynura is a perennial deciduous plant of the Compositae family. Homeland – tropical Africa, Southeast Asia and the island of Madagascar. Stem erect, branching, up to 1 m high, quadrangular in cross section. Over time, the stems wilt and spread along the ground.

The leaves are oval-shaped, 5-8 cm long, fleecy, painted blue-violet on top, and burgundy on the underside.

The leaves are arranged alternately on the stem and are attached on short petioles. The flowers are collected in orange inflorescences-baskets, which look very impressive against the background of leaves, but have an unpleasant odor.

The plant blooms profusely in spring and summer, but under favorable conditions, flowering can continue throughout the year.

Take a look at the photo of what a guinura flower looks like: it has a spherical shape and can be colored in golden, orange, red and purple, depending on the type.

How ginura of various types blooms (with photo)

In nature, you can find more than 50 species of evergreen shrubs, only a few of them are most popular in indoor floriculture:
Ginura orange (G. aurantiaca).

Ginura orange “Purple Passion” (G. aurantiaca “Purple Passion”).

Ginura braided (G. sarmentosa).

Ginura orange is an ornamental houseplant, an evergreen shrub with ribbed shoots that can reach a height of up to 1 meter. The leaves are arranged alternately, have jagged edges and an oval shape. Small orange flowers are collected in inflorescences-baskets.

Ginura “Purple Passion” forms a lush mass of bright leaves, suitable for both pot and ampelous culture.

Ginura wicker has smaller leaves and drooping stems, reaching up to 50 cm in length. It is grown as an ampelous culture with small leaves with purple pubescence.

Take a look at the photo of how the room ginura of each of the listed species blooms.

How to care for a ginura flower at home (with video)

Gynura is a poisonous flower, so it is important to wear protective gloves when working with the plant at home. In addition, it is not recommended to grow it in a house where there are animals or small children.

Despite this lack of a plant, flower growers grow it for the sake of bright, velvety, very beautiful leaves. In spring , ginura blooms with small inflorescences , similar to dandelions. To preserve the splendor and decorativeness of the foliage, the inflorescences are cut off at the bud stage, moreover, the flowers have an unpleasant odor.

It is important to comply with the requirements for environmental conditions for caring for a ginura flower at home, which consist in providing the following parameters:

  1. Correct placement.
  2. Temperature regime.
  3. Sufficient lighting.
  4. Watering and feeding.
  5. Transplant and pruning.

Ginura is not a capricious flower, so even novice flower growers will like caring for it.
Proper care of ginura at home requires a well-lit room with direct sunlight, which ensures the intensity of leaf color. Otherwise, the plant becomes thinner and stretched, the tips of the shoots turn pale. For active growth, a moderate temperature of 20 ° C is required, without sharp fluctuations. In the heat, it is advisable to shade the flower on the windowsill, and if it is supposed to be moved to the garden, then place it in the shade of tall trees. In winter, when daylight is short, it is advisable to install additional lighting. Ginura should be protected from drafts, but it is necessary to regularly ventilate the room.
The plant is absolutely undemanding to air humidity and can safely do without spraying. It is necessary to water the indoor moisture-loving ginuru flower so that the entire soil is moistened. You can use settled tap water. In summer, water regularly, as soon as the topsoil dries out, in winter not too often, otherwise excess moisture can lead to root rot. If in winter the plant is near heating appliances, then it is advisable to place the flowerpot in a tray with wet pebbles. During watering, do not allow water to get on the leaves, as this can cause spots.
Fertilizing the plant is just as important as caring for it, so the ginuru flower in spring and summer, twice a month, is fed with flower fertilizers for ornamental deciduous plants. In autumn and winter – once a month.
A young plant is transplanted annually, an adult – once every 3-4 years. The substrate is prepared from leaf and sod land, humus and sand (1: 1: 1: 0.5). For indoor decorative guinura, you can use ready-made universal soil mixtures, the main thing is that the soil is loose and passes water well.
In the second year of life, the ginuru must be transplanted, the actions should be as follows:

  1. Pick up a pot deeper and wider than the previous one.
  2. Make holes and provide a thick drainage layer.
  3. Plentifully water the guinura.
  4. Transfer the plant with a clod of soil by transshipment.
  5. Fill voids with nutrient soil, compact.

After transplanting, the flower should be kept in a dark place for several days and not watered so that the roots adapt to the new soil.
For better branching and the formation of an attractive crown, shoots should be pinched regularly. They begin to do this already when the plant has 4-5 new leaves. You just need to remove the pecked leaf, and several side shoots will appear in its place. To rejuvenate an adult plant, it should be cut regularly, do it in the spring. To give shape to long curly branches, flower growers fix them with a wire in the form of an arc over a flowerpot or grow ginura in a flowerpot, allowing the shoots to hang freely.

Indoor ginura is an unpretentious plant, however, due to care errors, problems may arise.
If the leaves turn pale, then the flower does not have enough light: the solution will be to change the location. If the leaves turn yellow and the stems stretch, then the plant needs to be updated.
Due to insufficient watering, the leaves may become small or fall off, and due to excessive soil moisture, rotting of the roots may begin.
Since the leaves of the ginura are pubescent, they are rarely affected by pests. However, dry air, proximity to batteries, lack of moisture can lead to the appearance of such parasites:

  1. Shchitovka.
  2. Aphid.
  3. Spider mite.

If any of the listed pests are found, it is necessary to treat the flower with systemic insecticides, for example, Actellik. You need to apply the product twice with an interval of 7-10 days, following the recommendations on the package. It is better to choose a product in the form of a spray so as not to damage the leaves.
Watch a detailed video on caring for ginura if you have any questions.

According to folk signs, ginura brings happiness to the house and protects it from bad energy.

Ginura propagation by cuttings and seeds

Ginura quickly ages at home, so it needs to be updated about once every 2-3 years. This is due to the fact that only young plants have a rich purple hue of the leaves. Therefore, the shoots are cut, the strongest cuttings are selected and left for propagation and rooting. The remaining shoots are pinched, forming a lush bush, and if it has already lost its original decorative effect, then they are simply thrown away.
Propagation of the plant does not cause difficulties – ginura can be propagated by stem cuttings even in a glass of water. It is enough to break off a branch, place it in water or a sand-peat mixture, and in a week roots will appear on it. Then the stalk should be planted in a small container with nutrient soil. Initially, the pot with the seedling should be placed in partial shade, periodically spray the stalk. When the shoots grow, the ginur can be placed in a permanent habitat.
The second method of reproduction is seed. Gynura usually blooms in the spring, but the flowering period can be shifted, depending on the lighting and ambient temperature. The flowers resemble dandelions in appearance, the seeds are also collected on a peduncle and equipped with an umbrella parachute. Seeds ripen and dry right on the plant, they are sown immediately after harvesting in a soil mixture of turf, humus and leafy soil, taken in equal amounts, with a small addition of sand. Before germination, the soil is regularly moistened with a spray gun and kept under a film. After the shoot of the plants, the film is removed, the seedlings are grown and planted in separate pots. Further care is the same as for adult ginurs.
Gynura can be grown as an ampelous plant in a room or in winter gardens in hanging baskets. Can be used as a climbing flower requiring a garter, supports and branch direction.
Some types of plants have medicinal properties and are widely used in medicine. So, in China, pinnatifid ginura is actively grown, which contains amino acids, trace elements and essential oils. The plant is a raw material for the manufacture of many medicines.
An interesting fact is that Bicolor ginura (or Okinawan spinach), which is a salad plant, is common in South Asia. It is eaten fresh and used in cooking.

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