Oxygen Fruit is a very beautiful fast-growing vine, richly decorated with red, orange or yellow tubular flowers. In just one season, she braids a wall, small arbor or hedge. Thanks to this, the garden strikes with a riot of greenery and a pleasant aroma, turning outdoor recreation into a small fairy tale.
Description
The homeland of the ovum or Ekremokarpusa is Chile. There it grows as a perennial and manages to spread to several tens of meters. In our country, it does not withstand harsh winters and is grown as an annual. This does not interfere with getting copious growth; in just one season the vine grows by 3 m or more.
The small genus of the ovum is a member of the Bignonius family. Its root system is fibrous, superficial, with long-term cultivation forms a tuber. A small antennae are formed on the stem, which helps the liana cling to the support. Petiole compound leaves are located opposite on shoots and have a bright green color. On each petiole 3 to 7 carved leaflets are fixed.
From June to frost, the ovary is plentifully covered with tubular flowers. They are collected in volumetric brushes of inflorescences, up to 15 cm in size. Flowers are located at the ends of the lateral processes. The flower has the shape of a dense tube, 2.5 cm long. The color of the flowers is very bright: fiery orange, red, golden. The edges of the tube are covered with short teeth and have a lighter shade, the pharynx is almost closed.
From mid-August, in the place of flowers, fruits begin to ripen in the form of narrow brown-green pods. In their pulp are small seeds.
Varieties
Most often grown in our country rough oviparous. It is characterized by rapid growth and under favorable conditions reaches a length of 3-5 m per year. Inflorescences from yellow, orange and red tubules densely cover the vine. The size of the brushes is about 15 cm. Flowering occurs from early July to mid-October. Petiole leaves, unpaired, collected in 5-7 pieces. Spiral tendrils extend from the base of the petiole. Hot pepper-like fruits begin to form in late August. Depending on the color of the flowers, the following varieties of ovule are distinguished:
- TrescoGold - golden and yellow tubes are collected in the inflorescence;
- TrescoRose - flowers of a rich cherry pink color with a golden hue of a pharynx;
- TrescoScarlet - scarlet and orange flowers with hints of ocher in the throat.
Of the recent achievements of breeders, one can distinguish a variety ovarian sashiko. It is distinguished by a dark green color of carved foliage and bright small colors. Glossy tubes of orange and red colors in length reach 15-20 mm.
Seed cultivation
For growing creepers, seeds can be purchased at the store or collected on their own. In the middle lane, the pods do not have time to fully mature. They are carefully cut with the petiole and suspended for 1-1.5 months in the room. The dried boxes open and tear out the seeds in a paper bag, they retain the ability to germinate for 1-2 years.
Sowing seedlings produced in the first decade of March. For planting prepare light fertile soil. Small seeds, without soaking, are placed on the surface of the substrate, gently crush and moisturize. To moisturize, it is better to use a spray. Tanks are covered with transparent material.
Within 1-2 weeks, the first sprouts appear, they no longer need shelter and quickly begin to grow. Dive into individual pots for 7-9 days. In order not to damage the delicate root system during further transplants, it is convenient to use peat or cardboard boxes. Especially tall vines provide support and are grown on a light windowsill until mid-May. When the danger of night frost is over, the ovary can be transplanted into the garden.
You can sow seeds in October in a cold greenhouse. They are covered with fallen leaves and branches. In early spring, when daylight hours increase, the first shoots appear. The leaves are removed and periodically watered. In May, stronger seedlings are moved to a permanent place.
Vegetative propagation
In the fall, basal cuttings are cut from the main plant. They are planted in pots with fertile light soil and stored all winter in a heated bright room. In the spring, an already grown liana is taken out into the garden or transplanted into the open ground. This method of reproduction is rarely used, mainly when growing indoors or in large tubs, which are taken out to the garden for the summer.
Plant Care Rules
The ovary for normal development requires a well-lit place and protected from the cold wind. The soil is selected fertile, breathable, neutral or slightly acidic. Good drainage should be provided.
The plant needs regular watering, but without stagnation of water, so they are watered in small portions daily. Once a week, from May to September, complex mineral fertilizers are applied.
Even before landing on a permanent place, you need to take care of a reliable support. As the shoots grow, they should be directed to the desired plane. Between the seedlings in the garden establish a distance of 30-50 cm.
With the onset of cold weather, terrestrial shoots begin to dry out and die off. In the southern regions, where the air temperature does not fall below + 5 ° C, you can cut off dried growth and provide good shelter for tubers. In the spring of them young shoots will appear. Wintering is not possible in the more northern regions, it is necessary to remove the remains of the plant, and in the spring to plant new seedlings.
For long-term cultivation in the middle lane, the ovule is planted in large tubs or boxes, which in the spring are taken out into the garden and sent lianas along the support. There it grows, as usual, during the vegetative period. In the autumn, dried branches are pruned, and a container with roots is brought into a room where the temperature remains at + 5 ... + 10 ° C. You should check the humidity of the earth and water the plant in a timely manner.
A tub is transferred to a warmer, lit room by mid-February. Already after 7-12 days young shoots will appear.
Growing oxyfruit does not cause any difficulties. The only problem for him is the aphid invasion. You need to check the leaves to detect parasites as early as possible. A small amount of insects can be removed with a soap solution, but special insecticides have the best effect.
Using
Oxygenate is one of the fastest growing plants. Its stems are literally lengthened before our eyes, so after a few months the unsightly wall of the barn or wooden fence will turn into a green hedge strewn with brilliant bright colors. A plant planted near the house can beautifully braid up to two floors of the building. Spending time at a tea party and a pleasant conversation in the shade of a pergola braided by vines will be especially good. Using the support with a stretched mesh, you can perform zoning of the territory.
They grow oats and on the balcony. It braids not only the inside of the room, but also provides a beautiful design from the outside. If the temperature on the balcony does not drop below + 4 ° C, the liana will grow for several years.
