Kupena This is a plant from the Liliaceae family. There are about 50 species of kupena in nature. This plant is very widespread in Asia and Europe. It has a very developed rhizome and inclined stems, which can reach a height of up to 1.5 m, depending on what species the plant belongs to. The leaves are lanceolate and have such an arrangement that they seem as if they are sitting on the stem. From the axils of the leaves we can observe how small graceful tubular flowers are located on very short stalks. Kupena usually blooms in cream, pinkish and white tones. After flowering, fruits in the form of berries appear on the plant. These berries should not be eaten.
Flower growers prefer medicinal or fragrant, whorled, broad-leaved or low-growing Far Eastern kupena. In the garden, due to the prevalence of the variety, you can often see the multifloral plant. Plants of this species can usually reach up to 1 meter in height. The bred forms have a double pink tint of flowers, but usually Kupena multiflorum has the usual white blooms. All these varieties grow well in even the most unfavorable conditions and do not require special plant care.
Kupena is one of the most unpretentious plants. You can use absolutely any soil for growing. They are not affected by flower diseases, are not afraid of strong moisture and can easily tolerate shaded areas. Kupenas reproduce by dividing their rhizomes and can grow in one place constantly. Growing multi-flowered rosemary does not cause any trouble.
In Latin, the name of this plant sounds like Polygonatum, which means “perennial”. Where the stems of the plant die each fall, a small mark remains, which is called the knee. Using these marks you can easily determine the age of the plant.
It is best to use this plant as a vertical accent among low-growing plants in landscape design. 
Features of growing and caring for purchased
Kupena feels best in partial shade. If you decide to plant this plant in an open sunny area, then it will look a little depressed. Kupena is not picky about soil and grows quickly. To stop the rapid growth of the kupena, it is necessary to completely dig up its rhizome once every 4 years, divide it and plant the plant in its original place in the garden.
Of the pests, only slugs and caterpillars can prevent the kupene from fully developing, especially if the flowers are located under the apple tree. So you should carefully choose a place to plant the kupena. The most interesting thing is that the kupena does not require special care. Watering in dry weather and a pre-prepared place with well-fertilized soil for planting will be sufficient for this plant. You only need to fertilize the flower once every few years. Numerous wide and tall leaves make it difficult for weeds to spread around the plant, so you don't even need to remove them.
How does kupena reproduce?
Kupena usually reproduces by seeds, which very rarely set, due to the fact that its pollination can only occur with the help of long-proboscis bumblebees. The only exception is broadleaf kupena; it produces new fruits in large quantities almost every year.
This plant can also reproduce vegetatively using segments of rhizomes, which are very easy to divide. It is advisable to divide this plant in this way at the end of August, when renewal buds form. You can also do this in the spring. 
It is advisable to carry out seed propagation before the start of winter. All species of this plant have underground germination, so the location should be marked before planting. You will only be able to see the first sprouts of kupena next year, since seed germination occurs very slowly. Kupena can grow in one place for about 15 years.
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Kupena is a herbaceous perennial from the Asparagus family. It can be found in the meadows and hillsides of the subtropical and temperate zones of the Northern Hemisphere. Although miniature flowers similar to ordinary lily of the valley are hidden under the foliage, kupena amazes with the large size of its shoots. Bright growth takes root well in the shade of trees and is indispensable for landscaping a shady area. In addition, kupena is an effective medicine. Legends say that King Solomon himself appreciated its properties and put a seal, which the roots of the plant keep today. Therefore, the purchase is also called “Solomon’s Seal”.
Botanical description
The genus Kupena includes very diverse plants. Their height can vary from 10 cm to 1.5 m. The multi-generated woody root is located mainly horizontally in the upper layers of the soil. Long ribbed stems develop from numerous growing points. They are covered with smooth green or reddish skin. The shoots persist throughout the season and die off in the fall. A rounded mark with a depressed core remains on the root. It resembles the very seal of King Solomon. From such marks one can determine the age of the purchased plant.
Large sessile leaves are alternately located along the entire length of the arched shoot. They have an oval or ovoid leaf blade with a smooth edge and a pointed end. Relief veins are located vertically throughout the sheet. The ends of the leaf blades are often marked with white streaks.
Flowering occurs in May-June and is accompanied by a rich, pleasant aroma. The buds are located in whorls in the leaf axils along the lower edge of the stem. Long white bells with greenish edges hang on flexible peduncles. In July-August, after pollination, juicy, round berries with blue-black skin ripen. Each contains 1-9 small seeds.
Popular types
There are about 50 species in the genus Kupena. In addition to the main species, decorative variegated varieties with beautiful patterns along the veins have been bred. They attract attention even after flowering.
Bought pharmaceutical (medicinal). The plant forms spreading bushes no more than 50 cm high. Large oval leaves are located on the sides of the ribbed stem. Below them, white bells bloom on thin flexible stalks. The flowering period begins at the end of May and lasts 4-5 weeks. After pollination, dark blue berries ripen.
The plant has a thin, green stem that grows vertically 30-60 cm in height. The lower sessile leaves are attached to the stem alternately, and the upper ones are collected in whorls of 4-8 pieces. Lanceolate leaves 7-17 cm long and 1-2.5 cm wide have pointed edges. They are colored light green. In June-July, white elongated flowers bloom on hanging peduncles.
The bush, up to 80 cm high, consists of flexible stems covered with crimson skin. The bluish-green foliage also has crimson veins. White-green flowers bloom in mid-May and last up to 5 weeks.
The variety forms slender thickets up to 1 m high. Large oval leaves are located in the upper half of the stem. In the leaf axils there are whorls of 5-6 whitish buds that hang on thin stalks. Flowering begins in June, and the berries ripen by August.
Reproduction methods
Kupena is propagated using seeds or rhizome segments. In August, you can dig up the root and cut it into several parts so that each section has a growing point. The resulting sections are immediately planted in a new place and watered moderately. The rooting process is usually painless and young shoots will appear in the new season.
Seed propagation is difficult, but allows you to grow several plants at once. Ripe berries are collected and the seeds are freed from the pulp. They need to be sown the same year after a long stratification. Seeds are sown in a shallow container with sandy-peaty soil. For 3-4 months, the crops are stored in the refrigerator at a temperature of 2-5°C. Then the pot is placed in a warm room for 3 months, after which it is returned to the refrigerator for 3-4 months. At the last stage, the seeds begin to germinate. After stratification, the plants are kept at a temperature of +20...+22°C in the light. Seedlings develop slowly, but do not require special care. In spring, the grown kupena can be planted in open ground. Flowering occurs in 3-5 years.
Choosing a place and landing
Kupena develops best in a humid place. It will be a real find for a shady garden. Tall varieties can be planted in a sunny area, but they will not develop as actively. The place for planting must be chosen responsibly, because the kupena will grow on it for 12-15 years. An additional advantage is that weeds almost never settle under its branches.
Before planting, you should dig up the area and add mineral fertilizers, compost and ash to the soil. After this, there is no need for regular feeding. Sand and crushed stone are added to dense, heavy soils. It is important to remember that kupena reacts poorly to stagnation of water in the soil. It needs to be planted where underground waters lie deep. The seedlings are buried 8-15 cm at a distance of 20 cm from each other.
Secrets of care
The good thing about the purchase is that it requires minimal care. If you choose the right place for planting, you will only need periodic watering, however, this is only necessary during prolonged drought. To prevent the formation of a dense crust on the surface of the earth after watering, it is mulched. You should not weed the ground so as not to damage the rhizome. The weeds are simply pulled out.
In autumn, the shoots are almost completely cut off, leaving only stumps up to 5 cm high. Kupena overwinters in the open ground without additional shelter. The plant is resistant even to severe frosts. In the spring, when the snow melts, the roots may suffer from excess moisture in the soil. In the first warm days, lush greenery will appear and grow rapidly.
An adult bush of kupena forms a beautiful green cascade with delicate hanging flowers. It will look spectacular on a green lawn or in a flower garden. When planted under trees, kupena not only hides unsightly soil, but also makes it better quality for the trees themselves.
Even after flowering has finished, curved shoots look very decorative. They make an excellent backdrop for flowering plants such as irises, lilies, tulips, daisies, pansies and asters. Neighbors should be placed next to the kupena, but not under its crown, otherwise they will start to get sick.
Medicinal properties
The rhizome and shoots of kupena contain alkaloids, saponins, glycosides and other active substances. Thanks to them, the plant is used as a hemostatic, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, expectorant, and enveloping agent. Fresh juice is used externally to remove freckles, treat ulcers and heal wounds. With the help of a decoction they fight stomach ulcers, bronchitis or pneumonia. Alcohol tinctures from the roots are used for headaches, heart failure, osteochondrosis, and gout.
It should be remembered that preparations based on kupena are good only in moderate dosage. Otherwise they turn into poison. Before use, be sure to consult with your doctor.
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The modest kupena grows beautifully in the most shaded corners of the garden, hiding delicate bells of snow-white flowers under its wide leaves. They look like lilies of the valley, but unlike these short flowers they can grow up to one and a half meters in height. Having planted a plant such as kupena officinalis on your site, it can be used not only as an element of landscape design, but also for medical purposes to combat inflammatory and other ailments.
Features of the plant
Kupena has a strong, tall peduncle that bends in an arc towards the ground under the weight of the buds. The leaves of the plant are large, oval-shaped with longitudinal grooves of light green color. White flowers have a green, pink, cream edging.
Kupena flowering
The flowering period begins in May and lasts about 3-4 weeks. After this, round dark blue and red berries with seeds are formed, which gives the plant a special decorative appearance.
Reference. Kupena is known for its healing properties and is widely used in folk medicine. The rhizomes of the plant are rich in starch, and together with young shoots they can be eaten. You should be extremely careful with the berries - they are poisonous.
Varieties and types of purchased
Kupena is also known as Solomon's seal. The plant belongs to the genus of plants of the Asparagus family.Their natural distribution area is temperate and subtropical zones of the Northern Hemisphere.
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They can often be found in forests, meadows, bushes and slopes.
Botanists have described several dozen species of kupena. The most famous among them are:
- kupena officinalis - does not grow higher than 0.5 m. Large leaves grow on a faceted stem, buds form on thin drooping pedicels. Flowering period - late spring - early summer. The fruit is a dark blue round berry;
- Kupena multiflorum - used as an ornamental crop and used as a medicine. An adult bush of the plant has a height of about 1 m. Oval-shaped leaves grow from the stem, in the axils of which 5-6 flowers are tied. Flowering period is June. In summer, blue berries ripen on the plant.
- fragrant kupena - distinguished by the bluish tint of green leaves. Representatives of this species are found with crimson leaf bases and veins. On average, the height of the plant reaches about 80 cm. The flowering period begins in mid-May and lasts about 5 weeks.
Preparing for landing
The key to successfully growing this unusual plant is to comply with several conditions for choosing a suitable location.In order for the kupena to grow luxuriantly on a personal plot, planting and care in open ground is carried out in a shady place. In the sun it grows poorly and loses its decorative effect.
Kupena fragrant
The plant is undemanding to soils, but develops better on humus-rich, dense soils:
- Kupena does not tolerate conditions of prolonged stagnation of moisture; soils with high groundwater levels are not suitable for it.
- Before planting, it is advisable to apply mineral fertilizer to the ridges; after this, it will be possible to do without fertilizing for several years.
- The incorporation of wood ash for digging will have a beneficial effect on the quality of the soil under the kupena.
Important. Kupena successfully performs not only a decorative, but also an important function of soil care. Planted in tree trunks, it develops beautifully in the lacy shade of leaves, and at the same time prevents the spread of weeds in the garden.
Propagation by dividing rhizomes
For those who want to plant a kupena flower on their plot, propagation is quite simple. To do this, they use two methods - dividing the rhizome and seeds.
Growing kupena in group plantings
With vegetative propagation, the plant develops and blooms faster. For this:
- The area selected for planting is dug up to a depth of about 25 cm, adding mineral fertilizer (about 10 g per plant).
- A drainage layer of crushed stone or sand is placed in the planting holes and filled with a nutrient substrate from the top fertile layer of garden soil and compost.
- A part of the rhizome with a bud is separated from an adult healthy plant.
- The cutting should be buried in the ground to a depth of no more than 10 cm. Planting material should be placed horizontally in the hole.
- Dig in and compact the soil, moisten the planting abundantly.
Any time of year is suitable for this method of propagation, but the plant takes root better if done at the end of August. Kupena takes root in a new place for about two years. In the third year, the plant begins to actively grow and form buds.
Propagation by seeds
If there is nowhere to get an adult flower, growing from seeds is the only possible propagation option. This method takes longer; often you have to wait about 5 years for the first buds to appear.
Kupena fruits
Kupena seeds require natural stratification. Therefore, they are sown before winter. They have a long development period, and the seedlings hatch from the ground only in the second year in the spring.
Further care
Few flowers can boast of being as undemanding as kupena; growing and caring for it does not take much time from gardeners.
Variegated foliage of the kupena
Basically, you need to follow simple rules:
- The soil under the flowers should not be loosened, as this can easily damage the rhizomes lying close to the surface of the earth. Soil care involves laying humus on top for the winter and mulching.
- Weeds are removed only in the first two to three years after planting. In a few years they will no longer be able to break through the thick curtains.
- Watering depends on the type of planted kupena: the multi-flowered one is moistened regularly, while the medicinal one tolerates drought and is watered only if there has been no precipitation for a long period.
- For the winter, the bushes are cut to a height of 5 cm above the ground; before the onset of stable frosts, the young plantings are wrapped in a layer of mulch.
Frequent transplants are poorly tolerated by the plant. Curts can be left to grow in one place for about 15 years.
Useful properties of bought
The healing power of the medicinal plant has long been well known and used in traditional medicine. It can be used to treat ailments such as:
- headache;
- inflammation of the respiratory tract;
- joint diseases - arthritis and gout;
- diseases of the digestive system;
- skin diseases.
It is used more often in the form of decoctions and infusions. Lotions help heal shallow wounds. Alcohol tincture fights teenage acne. Kupena root juice is a proven method for whitening freckles.
Reference. The collection of leaves, stems and flowers is carried out during the flowering period of the kupena. The root for medicinal purposes is dug up in November. For harvesting, the raw materials are dried in a well-ventilated area.
Like any other drug, Kupena has its contraindications for use. Therefore, use for medical purposes is possible only on the recommendation of a doctor.
Having planted several kupena bushes in a shady corner of your garden, within a few years it will be decorated with a rich carpet of wide, bright green leaves with glimpses of snow-white flower necklaces. And without exhausting measures to care for plants. In addition, you will have a wonderful home healer who willHelps get rid of many unpleasant ailments.
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Kupena (Polygonatum)– a genus of perennial herbs belonging to the lily of the valley subfamily (Convallarioideae) of the asparagus family (Asparagaceae). Representatives of the genus grow in temperate zones, mountain subtropics, and less often in the tropics of Europe, Asia and North America. They are used as ornamental plants, some species are used in folk medicine.
- Family: asparagus
- Homeland: everywhere in the Northern Hemisphere.
- Rhizome: thick, knotty, horizontal.
- Stem: straight, climbing in some species.
- Leaves: alternate or whorled.
- Fetus: berry.
- Reproductive capacity: propagated by division of rhizomes, rarely by seeds.
- Illumination: shade-tolerant.
- Watering: moisture-loving.
- Content temperature: winter-hardy.
- Flowering duration: late spring – early summer.
General description of Kupena flowers
Kupena (see photo below) is a low herbaceous plant with green, in some varieties colored, knotty faceted stems, initially straight, at the ends arcuately inclined. The height of the stems ranges from 2.5-5 cm (Hooker's kupena) to 1.5 m and more (Kupena oppositeifolia), for most species it is 40-60 cm. There are varieties with climbing stems.
Kupena flower in the photo
All Kupena plants are characterized by horizontal, knotty, sympodial rhizomes that do not have a constant growing point and annually replace the growing apex with a lateral shoot below it. The thickness of the roots can range from 2 mm to 3 cm, and the length of their internodes from 1 to 20-30 cm, depending on the species. Kupenas with short internodes form compact bushes, while those with long internodes form dense thickets. From each internode in the spring, a new densely leafy, unbranched stem grows - a peduncle, which dies by autumn. In place of dead annual shoots, depressed scars of a round, seal-like shape are formed on the rhizomes, thanks to which the flower received its second name “Solomon’s seal”.
The leaves of the kupena are sessile, alternate, opposite, or collected in whorls of 3-9 pieces, and have a shape from linear to broadly elliptical. On the surface of the leaf blades, smooth, green above, bluish-green below, arched veins are clearly visible.
As can be seen in the photo below, the flowers of the kupena are formed in the axils of the leaves, they can be single or collected in few-flowered loose racemes, they have a tubular or bell-shaped perianth of white, yellow, pink or purple. The perianth has six fused segments, the blades of which are shorter than the tube. The flower of the kupena is bisexual, has six stamens, half of which are attached to the tube, and long filamentous anthers. It is pollinated by bees, bumblebees, and butterflies, which are attracted by the abundantly secreted nectar; self-pollination is also possible.
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The fruit is a spherical berry of black-blue or red color, inside which there are several (from 1 to 9) seeds. The berries ripen in mid-to-late summer (July-August).
The Latin name of the culture "Polygonatum" consists of two Greek words, "poly" (many) and "goni" (knot) and reflects the characteristic feature of the structure of the rhizome, with numerous knees and nodes. This same property, as well as the healing qualities of the flower, known since ancient times, gave rise to a legend according to which King Solomon marked it with his seal as a particularly valuable plant, and this seal is still visible on the roots. This is where the second, popular name for the culture, “Solomon’s seal,” originates. The Russian name of the flower is due to the shape of its leaves, which, when viewed from above, cover the stem like a small stack, popularly called a kupa.
It should be noted that all parts of the kupena are poisonous and have a strong emetic effect. Berries are especially dangerous; the content of harmful substances in the leaves is lower. If the plant is grown in the garden, precautions must be taken to protect children from accidentally eating the berries. There are also cases where people got poisoned by drinking water in which flowers were standing; such water should be immediately poured into the sewer.
Use of the Kupena plant in culture
In nature, the plant lives in forests, meadows and hillsides, and in thickets of bushes. It is used in floriculture, where it is especially valued for its unpretentiousness and ability to decorate shady corners of the garden. It is distinguished by its decorative value throughout the growing season, in spring and early summer - due to its elegant white or pink flowers, at the end of the season - due to its bright red or blue-black berries. This plant is an ephemeral plant; in September the above-ground part of most species disappears, only to reappear in the spring. Delicate flowers are used for cutting and floral arrangements.
The healing qualities of the culture have long been known. The rhizomes are especially valued; they contain cardiac glycosides, glyconin, coating substances, saponins, and large amounts of starch. In folk medicine, preparations from kupena are used as an analgesic, enveloping, expectorant, anti-inflammatory and emetic. There is an opinion that tincture from the roots can reduce the risk of female cancers such as breast, uterine and ovarian cancer.
Decorative species and varieties of Kupena
The genus includes about 50 species, most of which are concentrated in East Asia; 31 of them grow in China alone. In our country, 17 varieties of the flower are found. Almost all European and Far Eastern kupenas feel good in culture, even American and most Central Asian ones tolerate the cold winters of the middle zone well.
All types of garden baths are conventionally divided into two groups. The first includes plants with arched stems and oval leathery leaves, in the axils of which small flowers bloom. These include:
Bought medicinal, pharmaceutical or fragrant (P. odoratum), a fairly common species in gardens. It has a straight faceted stem, slightly curved at the top, and regular erect, rigidly pubescent leaves of an elliptical shape, quite large, with clearly visible horizontal veins on top, and a bluish-green tint below. The culture grows quickly, forming dense thickets with a height of 40 cm to 1 m. At the end of May - beginning of June, white tubular flowers with green ends bloom in the axils of the leaves, located on elongated stalks, singly or in pairs, with an intense aroma of bitter almonds. Flowering lasts about 2-4 weeks, then elongated blue-black poisonous berries form on the stems. This unpretentious and drought-resistant species can grow in poor sandy soils. Several garden forms have been created, for example, the fragrant Thunberga, reaching 115 cm in height, or the lower, up to 60 cm, variegated Variegatum, the leaves of which are decorated with a white edging and white horizontal veins.
Kupena broadleaf (P.latifolium), the most drought-resistant of the garden baths. A fast-growing long-rhizome species capable of forming dense thickets up to 50 cm in height even on dry rocky soils. The alternate leaves are oblong with a pointed end, pubescent below. The flowers are white, fragrant, appear in the axils of the leaves, usually in pairs, bloom from the end of May for two weeks.
Kupena multiflorum (P. multiflorum), is also quite common in garden culture, grows in loose clumps 30-80 cm high, has alternate elongated, lanceolate, pointed leaves, bluish below, and unlike previous species, not pubescent. The flowers are tubular, large, up to 2 cm long, greenish in color, and have no scent. They bloom in the leaf axils in 2-5 pieces. in May and bloom throughout the month. There are garden cultivars with pink flowers, as well as the decorative variegated form Variegatum, in which the leaf blades are decorated with a white edging.
A natural hybrid of the species described above is common in the gardens of Western and Northern Europe. The hybrid kupena is larger, its stems reach a height of 1 m and higher, the leaves are about 20 cm long and 8 cm wide. There is a variety with variegated leaves covered with an original white pattern.
Of the plants belonging to the first group, you can also find in flower beds low or squat bath (P.humele), a slow-growing species, suitable for rockeries, with large white-green flowers, forms compact dense curtains, no more than 15-30 cm high.
The second group of garden baths includes species with erect stems and narrow whorled, lanceolate-shaped leaves. Among them are such representatives of the genus as:
Kupena whorled (P. verticillatum), naturally growing in the Caucasus, 30-80 cm high, with straight faceted stems and narrow, long, up to 15 cm, bare leaves, collected in dense whorls. The flowers are white, tubular, up to 1 cm long, bloom under whorls of leaves in May, 2-7 pieces each. in one inflorescence. The berries of this species are red. There is a garden form (F. rubrum) with red stems.
Kupena pink (P. roseum), found quite rarely in gardens, is a plant 40-60 cm high with a reddish-green straight stem and long, pointed leaves, bluish below. The flowers are pink, bloom in May-June, the berries are red.
In nature there is another plant, which is popularly called kupena. This is the so-called burning purchase, or ash tree (Dictamnus). Despite the name, it does not belong to the genus Kupena, it belongs to the Rutaceae family, and received its name, which echoes the biblical legend, because of its extraordinary property of flaring up with a colorless flame on a hot day, which does not harm the plant itself. This mysterious phenomenon can be explained quite simply. The plant produces a large amount of essential oils, which evaporate in the sun and light up around the bush when you bring an open fire to it. It is a herbaceous bush up to 1 m high with erect, densely pubescent trunks, sticky to the touch due to the large number of glands with essential oils. The leaves are shaped like ash, which is reflected in the name of the plant, ash tree. It blooms in June-July, for about 30 days, with numerous large pink flowers, at this time it is very decorative. Grows in Crimea, the Caucasus, Southern Europe and Siberia. It is not often that you come across the burning kupena, but it is better to know it by sight, since the plant is extremely poisonous, you can’t not only touch it, but also smell it. The essential oils secreted by the ash tree contain blister-like substances similar to mustard gas, and leave deep chemical burns on the skin that take a long time and are difficult to heal. Large areas of damage can even be life-threatening.
Despite such unusual and dangerous qualities, the burning pot is grown in flower beds because it is very unpretentious and decorative. The plant is also used in folk medicine as a diuretic and carminative, however, due to its toxic properties, its use requires special caution.
Seed propagation in the garden strawberries we are used to, unfortunately, leads to the appearance of less productive plants and weaker bushes. But another type of these sweet berries, alpine strawberries, can be successfully grown from seeds. Let's learn about the main advantages and disadvantages of this crop, consider the main varieties and features of agricultural technology. The information presented in this article will help you decide whether it is worth allocating a place for it in the berry garden.
Often, when we see a beautiful flower, we instinctively bend down to smell its fragrance. All fragrant flowers can be divided into two large groups: nocturnal (pollinated by moths) and daytime, whose pollinators are mainly bees. Both groups of plants are important for the florist and designer, because we often walk around the garden during the day and relax in our favorite corners when evening comes. We are never overwhelmed by the scent of our favorite fragrant flowers.
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One of the most amazing large-flowered tubs of Dominican Cubanola fully justifies its status as a tropical miracle. Warm-loving, slow-growing, with huge and in many ways unique bells of flowers, Cubanola is a fragrant star with a complex character. It requires special conditions in the rooms. But for those who are looking for exclusive plants for their interior, a better (and more chocolatey) candidate for the role of indoor giant cannot be found.
Chickpea curry with meat is a hearty hot dish for lunch or dinner, inspired by Indian cuisine. This curry is quick to prepare but requires some prep. The chickpeas must first be soaked in plenty of cold water for several hours, preferably overnight; the water can be changed several times. It is also better to leave the meat in the marinade overnight so that it turns out juicy and tender. Then you should boil the chickpeas until tender and then prepare the curry according to the recipe.
Rhubarb cannot be found in every garden plot. It's a pity. This plant is a storehouse of vitamins and can be widely used in cooking. What is not prepared from rhubarb: soups and cabbage soup, salads, delicious jam, kvass, compotes and juices, candied fruits and marmalade, and even wine. But that's not all! The large green or red rosette of leaves of the plant, reminiscent of burdock, acts as a beautiful background for annuals. It is not surprising that rhubarb can also be seen in flower beds.
Today, the trend is to experiment with unusual combinations and non-standard colors in the garden. For example, plants with black inflorescences have become very fashionable. All black flowers are original and specific, and it is important for them to be able to select suitable partners and location. Therefore, this article will not only introduce you to an assortment of plants with slate-black inflorescences, but will also teach you the intricacies of using such mystical plants in garden design.
3 delicious sandwiches - a cucumber sandwich, a chicken sandwich, a cabbage and meat sandwich - a great idea for a quick snack or for an outdoor picnic. Just fresh vegetables, juicy chicken and cream cheese and a little seasoning. There are no onions in these sandwiches; if you wish, you can add onions marinated in balsamic vinegar to any of the sandwiches; this will not spoil the taste. Having quickly prepared snacks, all that remains is to pack a picnic basket and head to the nearest green lawn.
Depending on the varietal group, the age of seedlings suitable for planting in open ground is: for early tomatoes - 45-50 days, average ripening periods - 55-60 and late ones - at least 70 days. When planting tomato seedlings at a younger age, the period of its adaptation to new conditions is significantly extended. But success in obtaining a high-quality tomato harvest also depends on carefully following the basic rules for planting seedlings in open ground.
Unpretentious “background” plants of sansevieria do not seem boring to those who value minimalism. They are better suited than other indoor decorative foliage stars for collections that require minimal care. Stable decorativeness and extreme hardiness in only one species of sansevieria are also combined with compactness and very rapid growth - rosette sansevieria Hana. The squat rosettes of their tough leaves create striking clusters and patterns.
One of the brightest months of the garden calendar pleasantly surprises with the balanced distribution of favorable and unfavorable days for working with plants according to the lunar calendar. Vegetable gardening in June can be done throughout the entire month, while the unfavorable periods are very short and still allow you to do useful work. There will be optimal days for sowing and planting, for pruning, for a pond, and even for construction work.
Meat with mushrooms in a frying pan is an inexpensive hot dish that is suitable for a regular lunch and for a holiday menu. Pork will cook quickly, veal and chicken too, so this is the preferred meat for the recipe. Mushrooms - fresh champignons, in my opinion, are the best choice for homemade stew. Forest gold - boletus mushrooms, boletus and other delicacies is best prepared for the winter. Boiled rice or mashed potatoes are ideal as a side dish.
I love ornamental shrubs, especially unpretentious ones and with interesting, non-trivial foliage colors. I have various Japanese spirea, Thunberg barberries, black elderberry... And there is one special shrub, which I will talk about in this article - viburnum leaf. To fulfill my dream of a low-maintenance garden, it is perhaps ideal. At the same time, it is capable of greatly diversifying the picture in the garden, from spring to autumn.
