What is lobularia?
lobularia is a genus of plants that is part of the Brassicaceae family. It contains about four types of annual and permanent flowering plants that come from the Mediterranean region and Macaronesia. Plants in this family have a compact structure formed by MAT, which consists of aromatic flowers and gray-green leaves. Landscapes use these plants in flower beds, boundary and rock gardens. This genus is prone to attacking pests and fungal disease.
The name of the genus is a Latin word that means "small below" that refers to the seed west produced by these plants. Plants in the family lobularia are usually known as sweet Alyssum. Varieties lobularia maritima have a small deviation on the name. The variety of lobularia maritima , which produces white flowers, is known as "sweet white" and pinky variety is called "rosie o'day" .Ean, off the coast of northwest Africa. lobularia canariensis fills most of the Canary Islandsand Cape Verde. lobularia Maritima grows on the island of Malta and Gozo in the Mediterranean.
Generally plants in this family grow about 4 inches (10 cm) in height and spread about 6 inches (15 cm). They burst low to the ground. The leaves are small and arranged alternately at the bottom of the stem. The stems are rigid and branched in multiple points, with flowers sitting on the tip.
flowers consist of four petals that have a circular shape. They grow in clusters and are honey -scented. The hovering are attracted by aromatic flowers.
l. Maritima is a commonly refined species in the genus lobularia. It requires a well -exhausting soil that is slightly fertile. Usually, clay or sandy soil that is acidic or alkaline provides sufficient support to this plant. It is the best in the area that is protected from wind and exposed to direct sunlight.
a common fist problemSweet Alyssum is protection from aphids that are a small round insect that feeds on the leaves of the plant. They usually leave sticky residues on the leaves and branches that attract mold disputes. The spraying of insecticidal soap into polo usually prevents the spread of contamination.
Another problem with this type is the risk of mold infection, fungal infection. It is a white form that develops on the leaves of the plant. The leaf will seem yellow under the form.