Tritsirtis is an elegant garden plant that looks very nice in mixborders against other cultures with dark green foliage. In appearance, it resembles an orchid. A decorative perennial from the Liliaceae family is characterized by excellent aesthetic properties and will become a real decoration of your flower garden or garden.
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Species and varieties
Tritsirtis reaches a height of 0.8 m. The stems of the plant are powerful, stable, densely covered with light green foliage. The root system is poorly developed, the roots are short and thin. The shape of the leaves differs depending on the type and variety of crop. Leaves can be ovoid, oblong, spotted. Flowers are single or bunched. The most common garden orchid is lilac, yellow and white, but there are other colors. The fruit is a box with seeds.
Common varieties and varieties of tricirtis:
- Beautiful, or Taiwanese. The leaves of this plant are light green, densely covered with crimson spots. Petals are also spotty, often white-pink or pink-lilac. Culture begins to bloom in August.
- Yellow. A spectacular tall plant that blooms richly yellow flowers in mid-July. Frost resistance is weak, so it is recommended to install a breathable coating for it in the winter.
- Short-haired, or tricirtis hirta. This is one of the most popular varieties. The stems of the plant are densely pubescent, tall (80 cm), in shape resemble a cylinder. The leaves are wide, also with a light fluff. The flowering period falls at the beginning of autumn. In the garden, the following varieties take root perfectly: "Masamuna", "Black".
- Long-legged. The average stem height is 70 cm. The flowers, as a rule, are white, can be decorated with purple spots. The plant blooms in mid-summer.
- Broadleaf. A key feature of tricirtis of this species is its excellent resistance to frost. Stem height - up to 60 cm. The flowers are very delicate, white-green.
- Hybrids. No less popular are hybrid species. The following varieties are classified in this category: Golden Glem, Lightning Strabe, and Albo-Marginata.
Garden orchid looks very attractive on the territory of the infield. It does not require special care and is unpretentious to growing conditions. The only caveat is that some species do not tolerate cold and need shelter for the winter.
Growing tritsirtis from seeds
This method is considered the simplest and most common. Tritsirtis flowers leave a lot of seed boxes.
We use only freshly picked planting material for sowing.
To get the crop for the next year, it is necessary to adhere to some recommendations when planting raw materials in the ground.
- If the region is warm, you can sow directly into the ground immediately before the onset of cold weather.
- They promise a cold winter? Take care of the stratification of planting material.
- Before sowing seeds, the soil must be fed with organic fertilizers.
If you sow the seeds directly into the soil, the plant will bloom only after two years. To enjoy the beauty of a garden orchid earlier, sow the seeds in plastic cups filled with peat or a special mixture. In the spring, along with the formed earthen lump, transfer the culture to a permanent "place of residence". This operation is painless for the flower, because the root system is not injured.
How to grow seedlings at home
The scheme for growing seedlings is the same as sowing seeds in open ground. The only difference is that planting material is not sown at a constant place of growth, but in special boxes or containers.
Tritsirtis does not tolerate transplant.
Reproduction by dividing the bush and basal cuttings
This breeding method is simple, convenient and fast. You can divide the bush in early spring or late autumn after the crop fades. When dividing the roots, make sure that there are at least 2 to 3 flower buds on each seedling.
The plant propagates by cuttings. Find the shoot, separate it along with part of the root and plant it in the previously prepared soil.
Choosing a place and planting flowers in open ground
The flower tritsirtis does not really like the sun. For him, sections located in partial shade are better suited. The ideal soil for this plant is loose forest black soil.
A garden orchid is afraid of frosts, therefore, planting of planting material in open ground should be done when the threat of their occurrence is over.
How to care for a garden orchid
Tritsirtis does not need special care. Make sure that the roots of the plant are always slightly moistened. If the small roots dry out, this can lead to the development of serious diseases. At the same time, excess moisture causes rotting of the root system, so you need to water the culture often, but in small portions.
The soil on which the garden orchid grows is often mulched. Why is this needed?
Mulch from peat, sawdust, straw, dry leaves performs the following functions:
- inhibits weed growth;
- slows down the evaporation of moisture;
- protects the root system of the plant.
The risk of freezing the root system is quite high, so the issue of plant protection during the cold season should be given special attention.
Among other things, tricirtis must be fed. The best fertilizer for this crop is a solution of bird droppings or mullein. Mineral mixtures are not suitable for him.
Protection against diseases and pests
Decorative culture is characterized by relative resistance to insects, microorganisms, pathogens.The leaves of the plant like to feast on snails and slugs. To protect the garden orchid, you should regularly inspect the site and remove pests from it. Due to non-compliance with the irrigation regime, putrefactive processes may develop in the root system.
Tritsirtis is a beautiful ornamental plant that is widely used in landscape design as a border crop. Garden orchid can grow solo or complement the composition of ferns, hosts, lilies.
