What is Francoa?

Francoa is a family of plants from the family francoaceae ; Previously, it was placed in the Saxifragaceae family. These types of plants are succulent perennials and are originally from Chile; They can be found in lowlands, valleys and mountains in Chile. Named after the Spanish doctor of the 16th century Francisco Franco, the species of plants include francoa appendiculata , known as llaupangue and vara de Mármol francoa ramos , and Francoa Ramosa , and Emsshifolia. Better known as Maiden's wreath.

It is known that these plants are medically important herbs because they have astringent properties. In addition, they create excellent decorative garden plants; They produce attractive flowers, easily grown and require low maintenance. The leaves are dark green in color, with rounded, lobe shapes, retracted edges and fuzzy surface. They grow in thick chrudes near the ground.

Blooms Francoa appear in l land are produced in clusters of small white or pink flowers similar to erect stems; These stems can reach up to 36 inches (91.44 cm) in height. Each flower has four petals and each petal has a darker color space at the base. The stem of flowers can sometimes be too heavy for the plant, especially in wind conditions, and maybe it is necessary to be supported by a wand.

Promotion of these types of plants can be carried out by seeds or departments of clusters in the root from the main plant and their re - If it grows from seeds, it is best to plant them in a tray or on a plastic bag in spring or autumn. Seed germination can take anywhere from two to four weeks. Once the seedlings appear, they can be transplanted outside. Because the plant grows in the spread of clusters, the distance of at least 12 inches (30.48 cm) should be stored between two seedlings.

Plants

Francoa do not makeVery well in full sunlight and should be preferably planted in the area of ​​partial shadow. For these plants is ideal moist, well -drained soil. Daily and sufficient watering is necessary, especially in the summer months, but the plants are able to survive short periods of drought. In terms of maintenance requirements, mulching around the race and the use of organic fertilizers once or twice a year will help. To support new and better growth, pruning some old or dead stems in the spring may be necessary.