What is iochroma?

iochroma is a genus of plants that is part of the Solanaceae family. It contains about 24 species of flowering shrubs and small trees that come from South America. Most of them are evergreen plants that have trumpeter -shaped flowers that bloom in clusters. These tropical plants are usually grown in greenhouses or containers. Some pests are attracted by plants in the iochrome family, including the red spider mite and a whitefish. Many species are known by other names. For example, iochroma Australis is commonly known as Trumpet Blue Angel and iochroma fuchsioides is known as Red iochroma.

Almost all plants in this family are located in the tropical areas of South America. i. Lehmannii is grown in Ecuador and i. i. Fuchsioides is found in Colombia. Depending on the species, the flower is purple, blue, red, yellow or white. Flowers grow about 2 inches (5 cm) to length and hang upside down frombranch. Most of them are sweet smelling and usually attract hummingbirds. The ground under the shrub is often covered with hundreds of bright colored fallen flowers.

Usually the shrub can grow up to 13 feet (4 m) in height and spread to a similar width. i. Cyaneum contains glossy green leaves that are gray at the bottom. This species is evergreen, which means that the leaves remain on the bushes all year round.

usually plants of this genus grow best into a well -draining fertile soil. i. Cyaneum can tolerate clay and sandy soil, which is alkaline and acidic. This plant requires full sunlight and wind shelter. If this species is grown in a greenhouse, it requires corresponding compost and filtered light.

Red spider mite is a common pest that inflates plants in the genus iochrome. They feed on the leaves and produce pale pulling on the surface of the leaf. If the infestation is heavy, the strapIt is easy to see between branches. The leaves usually dry up, the colors disappear and fall.

Another common problem in growing iochrome plants is to deal with protein contamination. The wings are small white insects with wings. Usually jumps from one leaf to another. The underside of the leaves is usually covered with white scales and sticky secretion that attracts fungal disputes.