Allamanda (Allamanda) is attributed by scientists to the Kutrov family and is an evergreen liana or shrub. The habitat of this plant is the tropical rainforests of Central, North or South America.
Allamanda blooms very rarely in artificially created conditions, therefore, only greenhouse conditions are most suitable for growing it. Only in them can the plant be provided with a sufficient level of temperature and humidity of the surrounding air. Allamanda is valued for its extraordinary beauty flowers that grow 8-12 cm in diameter and are painted in the brightest colors.
Caring for allamanda at home
Location and lighting
For growing allamands, it is important to choose a well-lit place, but so that direct rays do not fall on the leaves - she is able to endure them for a short time.
Temperature
In spring and summer, the usual room temperature for Allamanda will be optimal, but in winter, when the dormant period begins, the temperature needs to be reduced to 15-18 degrees. In addition, the plant does not tolerate drafts.
Air humidity
Air humidity is a key factor in growing allamanda. It should be at least 60-70%. To do this, the plant is sprayed several times a day with warm water from the groundwater, and the pot itself is placed in a pan with wet expanded clay or sand, but on the condition that the pot does not touch the water, otherwise the roots of the plant will rot and die. The plant should not be smashed next to heating devices.
Watering
In spring and summer, allamanda needs good watering, but the soil should not be too wet. In winter, watering is reduced. As soon as the top layer of the earthen coma dries out, watering is done again.
The soil
For an optimal soil composition, take a mixture of sod land, leafy earth, humus, peat, sand in a ratio of 1: 2: 1: 2: 0.5.
Top dressing and fertilizers
For feeding allamanda, a universal fertilizer for indoor plants is suitable, which can be bought at any flower shop. You need to apply top dressing to the soil from March to September once a month.
Transfer
Every 2-3 years, an adult plant is transplanted into a wider pot, and a young one - once a year. Allamanda tolerates transplanting best in spring.
Pruning
After the allamanda has faded, it can be trimmed by making it half the length. During the season, before the next flowering, pruning of weak or dying shoots is carried out.
Reproduction of allamanda
Allamanda propagates in one of two ways: cuttings or seeds. Seeds are treated with a solution of potassium permanganate before planting. They are sown into a moist substrate, covered with a film on top and left in this form at a temperature of 22-25 degrees for 3-6 weeks until the first shoots appear. The greenhouse is regularly ventilated and the ground is moistened.
In order to propagate allamanda by cuttings, it is important to correctly choose the shoots for this. They should be covered with lignified bark. The length of the cutting is left about 8-10 cm, the cut is treated with zircon or succinic acid.The stalk is planted in a greenhouse for rooting.
Diseases and pests
Allamanda is often affected by spider mites, aphids, or whiteflies. Since the plant is contained in air with high humidity, the appearance of a fungal disease (black leg) is possible.
In low light or minerals and trace elements in the soil, the shoots become thin, elongated, the leaves may be pale green. Allamanda can shed its leaves from a draft or too wet soil.
Popular types of allamanda
Allamanda laxative - an evergreen climbing plant that can reach a length of 5-6 m. The leaves are ovoid, opposite each other, smooth, slightly pubescent only at the base of the attachment to the stem. Yellow large flowers are located at the top of the shoots, tubular in shape.
- As an independent unit, the noble ammalanda is distinguished, which has slightly red shoots, growing in the form of a liana with smooth elongated leaves. Flowers of a yellow shade with a white center, 11-12 cm in diameter, have a unique aroma.
- Allamanda Henderson has thick leaves, grows quickly and develops in the shape of a vine. The diameter of the flowers is about 12 cm, the color is orange-yellow with white specks on the petals.
- The large-flowered allamanda is a slow-growing evergreen that has slender, curly shoots. The leaves are elongated, ovoid, small. The diameter of the flowers reaches 10 cm, the bloom is strong. The shade of the flowers is lemon yellow, bright and rich.
- Allamanda Shota is a fast-growing evergreen vine with pubescent shoots. Broad leaves are collected in 3-4 pieces. Large dark yellow flowers have brown stripes.
Allamanda deer-leaved - grows in the form of an evergreen shrub, climbing stems, drooping. In length, the shoot can reach 1 meter. The leaves are pointed, 10-12 cm long, dark green above and light green underneath. The flowers grow on long legs, yellow, the diameter relative to other species is small - about 4-5 cm.
Allamanda purple - is a slow-growing evergreen liana with oval leaves arranged in 4 pieces. Flowering is noted only on the tops of the stems, flowers are pale purple, 2-3 pieces each.
