What is Pachystachys?

Pachystachys is a genus of flowering plants that include 12 species. These plants are generally originally from tropical regions of Central and South America. Evergreen shrubs have permanent flowers that bloom at the end of spring autumn. They can be placed in gardens or kept as houseplants. In gardens or as houseplants, however, these plants usually grow only 1 or 2 feet (0.3-0.6 m). They cannot tolerate temperatures less than 55 & degf; (12.7 & degc;), so if they are planted in gardens, the winter must be mild or the plants must be moved in and maintained during the winter when temperatures begin to drop.

plants should be placed in wet soil, connected relatively often during the growing season and only medium in winter. They grow best in a partial shadow, but they need the sun - even if a large amount of direct sunlight should be prevented. Tytorostliny should also deal with regularly.

commonly called the plant of gold shrimp, gold candle or lollipop, Pachystachys lutea is one of the most popular species in this family. This species is also wild in Hawaii. It grows approximately 1-1.5 feet (0.3–0.45 m) in height. Elliptical, wide leaves are low to the ground and flowers consist of several small white tubular petals surrounded by bright yellow gold-translating leaves similar to the shape of the scales-they resemble scales on shrimp. Bract is a large conical shape. The overall appearance is superficially similar to a yellow candle with a white flame.

Another popular species is Pachystachys coccinea or Cardinal's Guard. This species, which grows to 4-6.5 feet (1.2-2 m) Reen bracts, which are slightly enriched. Flowers and leaves together create a shape of a cone. Unlike a plant of gold shrimp, whose documents provide most of its floral colors, cardinal Guards brilliant red appearance and is caused exclusively by its KVtuned. This species also attracts hummingbirds, monarchs and butterflies with swallows, and as with other species, its elliptical leaves are low to the ground.

These plants have no chronic health problems. However, it is important, but warm temperatures are maintained. If temperatures drop below 60 & degf; (15.5 and DEGC;) Then the leaves tend to decline. Place and mites of spiders are also prone to attack Pachystachys . The owners should follow the signs of one of these contaminants, especially in those plants that are held inside the house.