Pakhira - growing and care at home, photo species

Pachira (Pachira) - a plant of the baobab family native to Mexico, its second name is Guiana chestnut or saba nut. From Latin, Pachira is translated as "bbw" because it has a hard, hollow trunk that expands to the roots and is capable of retaining moisture. The top of the trunk is narrow, framed by a crown of smooth green leaves.

The size of the plant varies depending on the conditions of stay, so - at home, the pachira develops slowly and its maximum length is not more than three meters.

In the natural environment, pachira can reach a height of up to 20 meters, and also produces flowers with multiple long stamens, after which greenish edible fruits ripen. In the home environment, the plant does not bloom and does not bear fruit, but its life span with proper care can be about ten years.

Pakhira is grown not only as an ornamental plant. Its bark is used in folk medicine to relieve sore throat and stomach. The fruits of this plant are used in cooking - they are fried, bread is baked from crushed nuts, and hot drinks are prepared. In addition, pahira is a symbol of abundance in the home. It is believed that with the growth of this plant, wealth and good fortune come to the family.

Care for pachy at home. Briefly

Pahira at home does not cause much difficulty in care. It is enough to maintain the following conditions of detention:

Care for pachy at home. In detail

A note of beauty and coziness will be added to your home precisely by a pahira flower. Home care does not present special difficulties, but nevertheless some nuances should be considered in more detail.

Flowering pakhira

Pahira flowers are very beautiful, have a delicate vanilla aroma, but they can be observed only in natural conditions or in the greenhouse. As a rule, active flowering occurs from the beginning of summer to the end of autumn. Inflorescences are an accumulation of many long stamens bright yellow or red, surrounded by pinkish, greenish or cream petals.

The diameter of the flowers is 10-15 centimeters, 30-35 cm long. Later, inflorescences form fruits that, after ripening, split into two halves, revealing up to 20 round "nuts" inside.

Temperature mode

In hot weather, pahira should be protected from overheating and prolonged exposure to direct sunlight. The maximum allowable room temperature is 23-25 ​​degrees. In winter, drafts should not be allowed, as well as temperature drops below 16 degrees.

In addition, the plant should not be near heating appliances and batteries.

Spraying

Due to the fact that pahira is a tropical plant, It is very important to maintain the moisture level natural for the flower. If the air in the room is too dry, correct the situation by regularly spraying the leaves. When spraying moisture, do not get on the source of crown growth to avoid decay. Spray should be settled with water at room temperature.

Lighting

In order to maintain the decorative appearance of pakhira for as long as possible, it is important to monitor the degree of illumination of the plant. With a lack of sunlight, the stems of the flower are extended, the crown loses its neat rounded shape.

But at the same time, prolonged exposure to the sun has a detrimental effect on the leaves, “burns” spots may appear, so the best option would be to provide the plant with diffused soft light, as well as some shading of the flower in too intense sunlight.

Watering

In the hot season, homemade pakhira needs regular watering. In this case, it is necessary to monitor the degree of soil moisture. If the soil surface is wet, watering should be postponed until the top layer dries a little. In winter, watering is rare and only if the soil of the plant has dried out about 3-4 cm from the surface. Otherwise, the plant will begin to rot.

It should be watered with settled or rain water, without using irrigation using a pallet.

Pahira pot

The pot, in this case, is selected depending on the size of the flower and its root system. So, a young plant with a minimum number of roots does not require a deep container, a rather small but wide container with a diameter of at least 29 cm.

Too small a pot will inhibit the growth of pachira. And in too deep - part of the land will not be used by the plant, which can lead to a change in the properties of the soil, its further acidification.

Soil for pakhira

Successful cultivation of pachyra requires a "breathable" soil that is not too saturated with nutrients. A mixture of turf and sheet soil, mixed with sand, brick chips in equal proportions is suitable. Including favorable for the growth of pakhira and universal land for palm trees, dracaena. The main condition is that the soil should be permeable, with good drainage.

Fertilizer and fertilizer

Feeding pakhira is best done in the spring and summer months, with a frequency of - every two weeks. As fertilizers, you can use either specialized mineral additives for non-blooming decorative and deciduous plants, or feed the tree by spraying the leaves with anti-stress drugs.

In the first case, 50 percent of the recommended concentration of the additive for decorative leaf varieties should be used. When spraying leaves, it is better to use the dosage indicated by the manufacturers.

In autumn and winter it is not recommended to fertilize pahira.

Pahira transplant

Pachira flower at home will decorate any home for a long time with its appearance, if it is transplanted in time and thereby extend the period of active growth. A young flower transplant is best done every year in the spring. Perennial specimens are transplanted every two years, also in the spring months. In both cases, the transplant is carried out with a complete replacement of the soil and the whole process is as follows:

• the plant is taken out, while the root system is slightly straightened;
• the roots are placed in a container with water for no more than 15 minutes;
• the remains of the earth are removed from the roots, while dead, damaged and decaying areas are also removed;
• if desired, shorten the remaining healthy roots;
• we fill the pot with a mixture for transplantation in the form of a slide;
• on top we place the root system of pachyra, evenly distributing the processes throughout the entire volume of the pot;
• we fall asleep the remaining volume of the flower container.

How to cut pachira

Pahira at home does not need to be circumcised. This is only necessary if the plant has lost its decorative appearance. In this case, the forming pruning is carried out in early spring. In places of cut, the flower branches and the crown becomes more magnificent, spherical. Just dead, dried leaves and stems can be removed at any time.

Propagation of Pachira

Reproduction of this plant is possible in two ways - vegetative and seed.

Propagation of pakhira cuttings

A vegetative method of propagation of pakhira is propagation by cuttings. For this purpose, a stalk up to 10 cm in size is taken, having a formed structure with two leaf nodes.

Rooting is carried out as follows:

• the lower edges of the cuttings are treated with a root activator
• a soil mixture is made up of identical parts of sifted sand, charcoal, humus and half sphagnum
• the resulting mixture is sterilized
• cuttings are planted in containers, or plastic cups with a mandatory hole for drainage
• the lower parts of the cuttings are immersed in the soil by 30 mm, followed by watering.

The root formation period is about 3 weeks. Under favorable conditions, namely: scattered light, temperature of 20-22 degrees, humidity level of about 80 percent - this process can also be carried out in water.

To do this, the treated cuttings are placed in containers with water and, after the appearance of the roots, are transplanted into the soil mixture. This is a rather stressful moment for young pakhira, therefore, in such a period, the flower must provide optimal conditions for germination.

Growing pachira from seeds

Propagation by seeds is carried out in the following way: in a sealed bag is placed a pre-soaked and squeezed sphagnum in a layer of 2-3 cm. From the top we put the flower seed, which is covered with another layer of moss on top. Since the germination rate of pakhira seeds is about 30-40 percent, it is worth preparing 4-5 such packages in order to guarantee the desired result.

Pachira seed germination conditions:

• air temperature 25 degrees
• stray light
• wet and not wet moss sphagnum
• room humidity - 80 percent
• airing several times a day.

Sprouted specimens along with moss are planted in the soil and the first week of germination for the plant maintains a high level of air humidity. In a month, in the presence of active development, it is possible to carry out the first top dressing of pakhira.

Diseases and Pests

• Pahira leaves turn yellow with a severe lack of nutrients and trace elements.
• Leaves fall, when the plant is too close to heating systems, heating appliances.
• Pahira leaves sink and fade with an acute lack of moisture.
• Pahira leaves fade and fade in low light. It is best to give the plant access to soft morning or evening sunlight. Conversely, with an excess of lighting - light spots appear on the leaves of the pakhira, which indicates the presence of sunburn on the plant. In cool seasons, at temperatures below 15, the leaves become soft. The flower reacts very quickly to critically low temperatures and frequent drafts - the leaves of the pakhira twist. The most alarming sign that the plant is dying is the fact that the leaves are blackened and the leaves fall.
• Pahira stretches out only in one case - when it is constantly in the shade and it lacks the direct rays of the sun. The remaining diseases of the plant are associated with the appearance of pests, such as thrips, scale insects, aphids, and spider mites. But, as a rule, this is rare and with proper care the plant does not suffer from parasites.

Types of homemade pakhira with photos and names

Pachira aquatica, aquatic (Pachira aquatica)

It belongs to the family of mallow, has smooth green leaves on oblong petioles and inflorescences 30 cm long, resembling a panicle. The flower gives a vanilla flavor and later a greenish fruit is formed from the ovary, inside of which up to 20 edible nuts covered with a dense peel. These seeds, as well as leaves and tree bark are used in cooking and treating certain diseases

Round-leaved Pachira

The rarest type of plant. A distinctive feature is the unusually round structure of the leaves. The shoots of this flower in the wild spread on the ground, because at home it can be grown in hanging flower pots and flowerpots.

Silver pachira

It differs from the most popular water sacchira, only in the original pattern on the leaves in the form of many silver stripes-threads.

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