Roly flower wet: varieties and varieties with descriptions and characteristics + photo

Balsams are indoor plants loved by gardeners. Among the people, the flower is affectionately referred to as Vanka wet, Spark, Touchy, there are many varieties and color variations of this plant. Balsam blooms almost the whole year, taking only the winter months for a respite. The homeland of the Light is the tropical forests of Zanzibar. The flower received its original folk names for the wet stem and abundant sap flow in case of breaking off twigs and leaves.

Description

Vanka wet takes pride of place on Russian window sills along with geraniums. Without transplants grows in a pot for several years. When grown outdoors, it is an annual plant. Main characteristics and distinguishing features:

• Thick juicy stem with high brittleness.
• Intense green leaves with small "teeth" along the edges.
• Demanding for regular watering, does not tolerate overdrying of the soil.
• Flowers come in two varieties: double and non-double.
• Compact shrub with shallow shallow root system.

Note: All types of balsams come from tropical forests: they love moisture, but do not tolerate direct sunlight. Leaves may get burned, plants need to be shaded.

The color variety is impressive: red, yellow, white, pink, purple, orange inflorescences in various combinations and shades.

Application

Annual options are used in household plots and city flower beds. Balsams are planted in alpine slides and in group plantings. Landscape designers successfully use different color combinations of different varieties of wet Vanka.

Balsam is indispensable for decorating terraces, verandas and balconies, hanging pots. As a beautiful indoor plant, the Spark has been used since time immemorial, decorating Russian window sills. The flower is characterized by friendly abundant flowering and bright color.

Species diversity

Balsams with terry flowers have gained particular popularity. Under natural conditions, the height of the plant can reach 1 meter, for indoor cultivation, low-growing varieties up to 50 centimeters high have been bred and used.

Botanical classification

There are more than 500 species of representatives of the Balsam family. Only 8 basic natural species are suitable for our latitudes. Over the past decade, a sufficient number of hybrids acclimatized for the Russian climate have been bred. Breeders divide balsams into three main groups.

First group

Natural, traditional varieties of Waller's popular balsam. It is grown in open ground and is an unpretentious indoor plant. It is presented in various colors and variations. The group is constantly replenished with new hybrids.

Second

Artificially bred modern hybrids obtained by crossing Waller's balsam. Breeders use the so-called hand pollination of parental single lines.

Third

New Guinean hybrids of the highland islands of New Guinea and the island of Java. Representatives of this group are distinguished by a thicker stem and compact bush. Suitable for growing on a windowsill.

Fit to size

According to the shape and height of the bush, dwarf, medium-sized and tall species are distinguished. For indoor cultivation, dwarf and medium-sized forms are best suited. Tall species are used to decorate the landscapes of household plots.

Dwarf

The height of such plants is only 20 centimeters. The bushes are highly branched, characterized by short internodes and juicy strong stems with small pointed leaves.

Medium height

Instances with a bush height of 40-50 centimeters are considered medium-sized. The distance in the internodes increases, the stems and branches are extended upwards.

Tall

Garden giants, height can reach 1.5 meters. The flowers are large, the bush is sprawling, the stem is stretched up, the leaves are large, pointed.

Shape

There are different types of balsam flowers. The number of petals, stamens, the thickness of the sepals and their location - according to all these features, pink, carnation and camellia forms are distinguished.

Camellia

Flowers are distinguished by the correct classical arrangement of petals. Color variety - 9 colors. Small white dots can be seen on the petals.

Carnation

Balsams of this group look like Dutch carnations. Petals may have white stripes, spots and dots.

Pinky

Terry options. Popular for indoor growing, designed to decorate balconies and terraces.

Description of popular varieties of balsam

There are a great many varieties of Vanka wet, every gardener can easily pick up a beautiful copy for various growing purposes. It is important to study varietal characteristics and choose the right variety depending on the region and destination.

Waller

Herbaceous perennial, also grown as an annual plant. Differs in juicy thick stems and attractiveness of flowers of various colors. The height of the bush is 50 centimeters. Waller's balsam is the primary basis for creating hybrids.

Garden

Annual plant for front gardens, city beds and alpine hills. The height of an adult plant is 1 meter. Differs in fragility and weak winter hardiness. Popular varieties: Camellia Flores, Baby Bush, Tom Tomb.

Camellia

Balsams of this type are distinguished by a pyramidal shape, the stems are thick, fleshy, juicy. The flowers are lush, of various shades, are formed in the axils of the leaves, the height of the plant is 50 centimeters.

New Guinean

African varieties in our climate are grown as annuals to decorate balconies and terraces. Suitable for indoor cultivation, blooms all year round. The leaves are dark green with purple veins. Bush of compact form, 50 centimeters high.

Niamean

Hardy kind of indoor balsam with two-tone flowers of the original form, reminiscent of a lady's slipper. The height of an adult plant is 60 centimeters. Flowers are located on long thin pedicels. Requires pruning to form a bush.

Sultan-shaped

Native to Africa. Differs in the increased fragility of the main stem, takes root by cuttings. Height - 40 centimeters. There are various color variations.

Balfour

Garden type of balsams. Flowering and fruiting outdoors. The plant is tall, more than 1 meter. The flowers are small, located on thin, long stalks.

Regular

Wild plant growing along the banks of rivers and streams. Able to form continuous thickets. Flowers of the original orchid form, yellow. Used in folk medicine as an anti-inflammatory agent.

Creeping

The birthplace of the flower is Sri Lanka. Representative of creeping balsam. Forms flowers of bright yellow color, grows well in room conditions. Heart-shaped burgundy veined leaves.

Small-flowered

A kind of weed grass native to Siberia. Flowers small, inconspicuous, yellow. Rapidly spreading and capturing new territories.

Iron-bearing

An annual plant native to India, up to two meters high. At the base of the leaf plate are peculiar pieces of iron. The bush is sprawling, the flowers are simple, delicate. Used for decorating fences and railings.

Kandy

Hybrid form of balsam. Differs in large five-petal flowers of various colors. The bush is compact, ideal for alpine slides and high beds. Planted in flowerpots and hanging pots.

Strawberries with cream

Orchid hybrid with double red and white flowers. Suitable for indoor and outdoor cultivation. The bush is compact, sprawling, well branched.

Peters

African variety, similar in structure to Waller's balsam. The plant is elongated upward, the leaves are large, pointed. Dwarf variants and tall types have been bred.

Orchid

Exotic view of indoor balsam. It is distinguished by large flowers of an unusual original shape, reminiscent of a slipper. It has poor winter hardiness, does not tolerate cold snaps.

Thumb-Boy

Distinguished by large terry flowers of various colors. Suitable for growing on the windowsill and for the street. The tops need to be pinched, for abundant flowering, use cramped small pots.

Cute

Forms a small dwarf compact shrub no more than 20 centimeters high. The flowers are white with a pink center. Suitable for growing in balcony boxes and flowerpots.

Salmon Chiffon

Large double flowers of delicate salmon color - a distinctive feature of the variety. The spectacular appearance of the bush is achieved in group plantings and individual containers. The bush is compact. Salmon Chiffon blooms profusely, the flowers completely cover the plant.

Pink Terry

The flowers resemble tea roses. Flowering is plentiful, the bush is compact. Grown indoors and in city flower beds.

Ampelous

Ornamental plant for indoor and outdoor growing conditions. Ideal for hanging planters, the stems bend easily and slide down from the pot.

Glandular

A wild-growing species of balsam in common parlance called Impatiens. Not suitable for indoor growing. An annual poisonous honey plant native to Asia, which has taken root in Russia. Flowers pink, various shades.

Annual

Used to decorate city flower beds. As a rule, the leaves of such plants are small. Recommended for beginners due to ease of care and maintenance.

Reviews

Bulygina Valentina Petrovna, 35 years old, Kazan: “I can't imagine my garden without balsams. Wonderful hardy flowers. I plant ampelous varieties in hanging flowerpots and decorate the terrace with them. In high beds I plant terry species along with fuchsia, alternating with hostas. Variety Boy-with-finger is my favorite. I buy only hybrid seeds, I collect the rest myself, it's very simple, the seed material is large, reminiscent of peas. I recommend using wet Vanka in flowerpots and group plantings.”

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