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Cannes in all its glory

Cannes are probably the most favorite plants of flower growers living in the south of our country. Walking through the squares in resort cities, you have seen these beautiful flowers with beautiful wide leaves and flowers that resemble gladiolus or orchid flowers.

What Cannes Love

Cannes are distinguished by a high growth rate, long flowering (from the beginning of summer to the very frost), are almost not affected by pests and diseases, are easy to grow and reproduce very well.

Plants are quite drought-resistant and like sunny areas (they stretch out in the shade). They grow where other plants would simply die from the sweltering heat. Only varieties with delicate leaves, such as Stuttgart, are best planted in partial shade.

Canna Striped Beauty

Originally from hot climatic zones, Cannes cannot stand even very mild winters. Therefore, in the fall, when the leaves turn black and fall, the plants are dug up. Before digging, determine the place where the roots of the plant are located, retreat 10 cm and begin to dig with the help of a pitchfork. The plant is carefully dug in from all sides, swayed a little and pulled out with a lump of earth. The leaves are cut off and stumps of 5–10 cm are left. In this form, the plants are transferred to the shade and left for 2-3 days. Then they are placed in plastic bags with perforated holes or in canvas bags. The top is not covered to prevent the plants from suffocating during storage.

Large roots are simply folded and lightly sprinkled with earth. They are transferred either to the basement, provided that it is dry, or to any other suitable place where there are no negative temperatures. Periodically, the stored rhizomes are examined. Pay attention to whether the upper part of the cannes is getting wet or new sprouts are growing. If the plants have started to grow, then all young shoots are cut off at a height of 5 cm, and the rhizomes are transferred to a cooler and darker place. The roots do not moisturize during storage!

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In an apartment, the rhizomes can be stored in a large plastic bucket, covered to the brim with dry earth. Until the air temperature on the balcony or loggia drops to + 5 ° C, they can be stored there. Then they are brought into the apartment and placed on the cold floor near the balcony door.

Cannes, which have been grown as indoor plants all summer long, should also rest for at least 1.5-2 months. They have a longer growing season, they can bloom for a long time after the onset of cold weather. But, starting in mid-November, you need to gradually reduce watering and eventually stop altogether. Cut the leaves 10-15 cm from the base and transfer the pots to a cooler place until spring.

Canna CleopatraCanna Tropicana

Awakening and germination

For germination at home, cannes are taken out in February (in the southern regions) or in March (in areas with a colder climate - and in late spring). The rhizomes are shaken off the ground, the old suction roots are cut off and the division begins. A good cut should have at least 2 buds - these are light cone-shaped outgrowths on the rhizomes themselves.

The containers are covered with half-loose soil with the addition of sand. Cut rhizomes are laid out on top with growth points (buds) upwards and sprinkled with a layer of soil 2-3 cm. Do not water for the first two days. After the shoots begin to appear, you can do the first watering with the addition Epina or Zircon.

Canna ErminKanna Yara

On a "warm pillow"

Cannes love to grow on a "warm pillow". For planting (after the threat of frost return), dig a hole 30-40 cm deep and spread the rotted manure with a layer of 10 cm. Sprinkle on top with a layer of earth 10 cm, watered abundantly. Then they fill up the earth and add sand - another 5 cm. They begin to transfer the plants from the pot. They straighten the roots, fill up the soil and water again abundantly. Now they have enough food for a long time and they can not use fertilizers at all.

Canna Picasso

"I want to go to the dacha", №6. 2014 (Nizhny Novgorod)

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