Family of Asteraceae. The birthplace of the tropics of Africa, Fr. Madagascar, East and South Asia. There are about 100 species in nature.
Types of ginura
As a houseplant, the orange Gynura aurantiaca species has become widespread - this is a perennial herbaceous plant with an erect, well-branching stem, reaches a height of 50-90 cm. The leaves are alternately located, ovoid, narrowed at the end, with a serrated edge, up to 15 cm long. The stem and leaves are covered with small purple hairs, in bright light the whole plant looks purple. The flowers are small, collected in orange-colored inflorescences, slightly prettier than those of the burdock. Very rare in collectors is a variegated form - with a white longitudinal stripe (almost half a sheet)
Sometimes in the literature the name Ginura wicker Gynura sarmentosa is found, but in fact, photos are not provided at all spread, but the same Ginura orange. Ginura wicker is not in scientific catalogs, it is an outdated synonym of the species Gynura procumbens Ginura prostrate. In culture, it is practically not grown - it has pure green leaves and no decorative value (see theplantlist.org).
There is also mention of Ginura rising Gynura scandens. There is such a species, but it is also not grown as a houseplant, it is rather weed grass.
- Thus, for home cultivation, a single species can be found on sale - Ginuru orange.
Ginura - Care and Cultivation
Temperature: normal in summer, but preferably not higher than 22 ° C, ginura does not tolerate heat and dryness (it stops growing, leaves dry). In winter, ginurs feel great at a temperature of 18-20 ° C, at least 15 ° C. Ginura grows well at normal room temperature, but if it is too dry and hot in winter, the bases of the stems are very exposed. In this case, in the spring you need to radically cut it, root the cuttings and plant several pieces together in new soil.
Lighting: Ginurs are very photophilous, they require full sunlight, with shading only during the hottest hours of the day in summer. It is best placed in a room with a south or west window (tulle will serve as shading from the scorching sun) or on the windowsill of an east or northwest window. Ginura can grow in partial shade, but loses the intensity of purple color and gradually stretches out.
Watering: In summer, the plants are watered abundantly, after drying out the top layer of the earth. In winter, watering is moderate, especially when kept in a cool room, the soil should dry out completely.
Humidity: Ginurs love moist air, but do not need spraying. The dryness of the heating season in winter is worse tolerated, especially with a lack of lighting.
Feeding: every three to four weeks from May to September, fed with liquid complex fertilizer for indoor plants.
Transplant: Ginurs are transplanted annually. The soil is the 1 part of the sod, the 1 part of the leaf, the 1 part of the humus and the 1/2 part of the coarse river sand. You can use a universal soil bought in the store, to which add a handful of pine bark. At the bottom of the pot, it is imperative to make drainage. The pots are preferably wide rather than deep.
Reproduction: Ginura reproduces well with semi-lignified cuttings throughout the year. Cuttings are cut about 10 cm long, rooted in water. Change water every other day to fresh. Usually roots appear within two weeks.