In the height of Brovallia grow to one meter, but garden compact broths were raised, which in height grew to 20-35 centimeters. In the room, this plant grows in the form of bushes, which consist of drooping soft shoots. To create a more magnificent crown of brow, it is necessary to cut it or pinch it, then it will be abundantly branching. The sinuses of the leaves serve as a place for the formation of flowers. The leaves of this plant are 5 centimeters, having different shades of green. Color depends on the type of brovallia. The shoots of the broiler are completely covered with tubular funnel-shaped flowers that resemble sprockets in shape. The shades of colors are different: snow-white, blue, and different shades from blue to purple. Low-grown brovallia are grown similarly to potted plants. Tallards and cuttings adorn tall tall bryolls.
Brollia - plants unpretentious, annual. Care for the brovallia is based on the fact that from time to time to remove old yellowed leaves and faded flowers. In the garden, this plant can bloom abundantly and long enough, sometimes until frost. Periodically, the ends of shoots should be plucked, this will strengthen the branched branching of the broiler (but you need to pinch it carefully, since this plant is poisonous!). It will be good to cut old long shoots. For better splendor and decorativeness, a few pots of plants are placed in one pot at once, and in the garden plant is planted by a group.
Flexible shoots of brovallia, lined with blue-violet flowers that look like flying butterflies, and which effectively hang from the hanging baskets, from the edges of tubs or containers. Bright spots, which are located in the heart of the flower, give this plant additional refinement and beauty.
Types of Brovallia
Magnificent or beautiful brolalia (Browallia speciosa Hook.). The native land of this species is Peru and Colombia. Blossoms all year round. In culture this species is a herbaceous plant in height up to 30-40 centimeters, with a dense crown that is formed by widespread or drooping shoots, abundantly branching, small drooping pressed hairs. In this species the leaves grow up to 6 centimeters in length, with petioles of dark green color, entire. The sinuses of the upper leaves serve as a place for single flowers on long pedicels (2-2.5 cm). Shades of colors are different, from white to purple. Widely used in indoor floriculture.
Downed brolalia (Browallia demissa) is an annual plant, blooms abundantly, has single blue or purple flowers, which in diameter reach 2, 5 cm.
Large-flowered brolalia (Browallia grandiflora Grah.). The motherland of this species is Peru. It occurs in the form of shrubs with broad branches, reaching a height of 50 cm. The flowers are collected in racemose, friable inflorescences, have a white or blue hue. Blooms in the cold from November to January. In the culture appeared in 1829.
Sticky brolalia (Browallia viscosa Kunth.). Homeland of this species is also Peru. It occurs in the form of 30 cm high-branched bush, with small flowers. The flowers are either white or dark blue in the center with a white eye. The stems are sticky. The blossom begins in November and the flowering ends in February.
Sapphir is a very beautiful variety, it has numerous flowers of sapphire - blue color, in height it will grow up to 20-25 cm.
We take care of Brovalia
The brion is photophilous, nevertheless, does not tolerate scorching bright sun, therefore at noon of a summer day it is recommended to pritenyat plant.
In the flower garden, plants can grow in bright sunlight, and in hanging baskets and containers they should grow in light shade. Pots with Brovalia should be placed on a light window, otherwise you will not get compact bushes. This plant is best kept on the balcony (especially on the east side of the balcony, on the western or southern side it will be hot on sunny days, except when the balcony is shaded by trees) than in the room. If these houseplants are grown on a balcony, do not forget to spray them.
It is better to keep Brovallium at a moderate temperature. In the spring and summer period, the temperature should not be below 20C. In autumn and winter, the temperature should be 10-15C with a plus sign, this will help slow down the growth of Brovallia, due to which it will grow less. Too warm place of content can lead to the fact that the buds, and therefore there are few flowers, the leaves will turn yellow and dry, the plant will begin to lose its decorative effect.
Brallia loves high humidity, so she is advised to spray. When spraying during flowering, make sure that the flowers do not get water, otherwise there will be brown spots, from which the plant will lose decorativeness.
This plant is hygrophilous, therefore in the summer brovalli should be watered abundantly, in winter it is moderate (if the plant is grown without additional illumination). The earth clod should not be excessively moistened or excessively parched, because if the bralia wilts, then it is almost impossible to restore it. To prolong flowering, you should water 2 weeks once with water, to which phosphates are added.
During flowering, this plant should be fertilized (every two weeks you need fertilizing).
From time to time it is necessary to remove dry leaves from the brovallia, faded flowers, for the branchedness it is necessary to pinch the ends of the shoots (so that the crown is lush), otherwise the shoots begin to stretch and become bare. Long and old shoots must be cut.
Precautionary measures
Brollia contains poisonous substances that are dangerous for humans and animals, so after plucking the branches, be sure to thoroughly wash your hands.
Possible difficulties
Dry air leads to the appearance of a spider mite and a whitefly on the leaves. There may appear a scab or develop a disease "powdery mildew". When growing the bryllium plant from seeds to further decorate the balcony or balcony, the seedlings are taken out to the balcony after the threat of spring frost passes.
It is damaged: whitefly, scutellum, spider mite, mealy blackberry.