What is Decaisnea?

Decaisnea , which belongs to the Lardizabalaceae plant family, is a genus of flowering plants, which includes two species, decaisneo insignis and Decaisne Fargesii franchet ; The only difference between these two species is that the first produces yellowish green fruit and the second bluish fruit. These types of plants come from Asia, especially Nepal, Myanmar and China and Chile in South America, which occur as deciduous shrubs and small trees. They are popular as decorative plants, especially as Decaisnea Fargesii , which are commonly known as the fingers of the fruit of blue sausages or to the fingers of the dead person, due to very noticeable and finger similar to blue fruits and in the form of 26 feet and reinforced Stresses and strive for 26 feet and reins. (7,9248 meters). All species have pinnate leaves that are around 36 inches (91.44 cm) and have at least two dozen long timeleaflets. The plant is deciduous and leaves in winter decrease and the tree becomes sleeping. In the spring, new leaves will reappear and flowers are produced on the tips of new shoots.

Flowers consist of six classes, there are no petals and are bright green. Flowers Decaisnea are hermaphroditic, which means that the same flower has both male and female organs, and the plant is therefore able to fertilize. The fruit develops in long pods and contains a transparent jelly -like pulp. This pulp is edible and has a somewhat unimpressed taste. It is rich in pectin, a substance that is used to make jams and jelly.

Thin pulp contains a number of flat black seeds that look more like water-melon seeds. Seeds are best sown in spring to spread the plant; Promotion of plants can also be performed using chains. These flowering plants Crhe well in areas full of sunlight even in SBut they require clay acid soil if they are to prosper. They need frequent, though not excessive watering. These plants can tolerate freezing conditions when they have become sleeping.

These plants do not require any special care, except for the usual application for fertilization and insecticides. This will help add fertilizers to young plants at least once a month, while once or twice a year is sufficient for older plants. Plants Decaisnea are prone to mushroom attacks, especially in the wet season, so it is good to handle fungicide plants from time to time to prevent fungal diseases.