Pelargonium Ludwigsburg flyer: a description of the appearance of the plant, useful tips on growing and caring, types of diseases and ways to combat them

Pelargonium Ludwigsburg flyer is a wonderful variety that many flower growers attribute to dwarf species. Despite its compact size, this plant is very magnificent and decorative blooms, is a real decoration of any home.

In the article we will consider in detail the features of growing this pelargonium, find out how to properly plant a plant, how to carry out further care for it. Also watch an interesting and useful video.

Description

Pelargonium Ludwigsburg flyer refers to the terry representatives of the zonal species. The variety is compact, however, there are reviews that with abundant top dressing, the bush can also be pretty tall. With good care, the Ludwigsburg flyer can bloom several times a year, pleasing with its decorative effect for a long time.

Care for the plant requires careful: there are nuances on which the health and decorativeness of this plant depend on compliance:

avoidance of direct sunlight;
regular pinching;
optimum humidity.

Appearance

Pelargonium Ludwigsburg flyer boasts an extremely refined and decorative appearance. Despite its compact size, the plant forms lush and heavy inflorescences, consisting of many delicious delicate flowers. Note that in this case, the inflorescences have a regular spherical shape, giving the bush a unique charm.

The color of the petals is also not easy - Ludwigsburg flyer boasts the presence of many shades in one bud: green, pinkish, white, yellow and their many variations give a beautiful unusual shade to the flowers. The flowers have a terry structure, that is, the petals they go in several rows, which further increases the complexity of the colors.

ATTENTION: The plant has a rather thick and lush foliage, which, with sufficient lighting, acquires a saturated green color, beautifully shading the flowers.

Watch the video about the appearance of the Pelarginia Ludwigsburg flyer:

Landing

We will find out in what conditions it is necessary to contain this beautiful pelargonium so that it pleases with prolonged lush flowering.

Location and Lighting

Sunlight plays an important role in the life of the Pelargonium Ludwigsburg flyer. In order for the plant to fully develop and please with abundant flowering, it will need enough light. If pelargonium lacks lighting, its development and growth may slow down, or even stop altogether.

In addition, a lack of light leads to a general weakening of the bush, and therefore to disease. Therefore, put the pot with this pelargonium on a well-lit windowsill. In winter, with additional artificial lighting, Ludwig can also bloom.

Temperature

This pelargonium needs to be kept under moderate temperature conditions. The best option would be to maintain in a room where the temperature pelargonium grows in summer from +20 to +25 degrees, and + 12-15 degrees in winter.

Soil composition

In order for the Ludwigsburg flyer to grow and develop safely, it is necessary to provide it with a nutritious, loose and well-moistened substrate. You can use the ready-made version in the form of soil mixtures sold in the store, or you can prepare the substrate yourself. In the latter case, take the following components:

two parts of turf land;
two parts of peat;
two parts of humus;
one part of coarse sand or medium perlite.

If you used any components from the street when preparing the substrate, be sure to sanitize the soil before placing the flower in it. The fact is that there can be pathogenic microbes, larvae and eggs of pests in the ground, which can subsequently harm the plant, or even destroy it.

Do not forget about the drainage layer: pelargonium ludwigsburg flyer does not tolerate wetland. Overmoistening can lead to rotting of the roots of this plant.

Care

We consider in detail the main points regarding the care of the pelargonium Ludwigsburg flyer.

Watering

This plant requires regular but not excessive watering.. Active well-growing new healthy shoots and leaves speak about the well-being of the plant and its sufficient moisture. It is necessary to water with water at room temperature, cold water is unacceptable. If the flower dries and the leaves turn yellow, then moisture is not enough for it: it is necessary to water the plant.

Note that a similar symptom can be with waterlogging, only yellow leaves in this case will be soft. It is recommended to water only if the top layer of the substrate is dried, not more often. In winter, watering must be reduced, since in this cool period it is especially important to protect the plant from rotting of the roots and fungal diseases.

Top dressing

Pelargonium Ludwigsburg flyer needs regular nutrition with mineral supplements. In this case, organics should not be used: like most other varieties of pelargonium, Ludwigsburg does not like organic feeding too much.

TIP: It is recommended to use ready-made mineral complexes for pelargonium for top dressing of this plant: the components in these formulations are already correctly selected and in the right proportions.

Pruning

In order for the bush of pelargonium to take a compact dense shape, it is necessary to periodically cut and pinch its shoots. In this case, early spring pruning is recommended, which will well prepare the bush for the new growing season.

It is recommended to cut only weak or too elongated shoots of pelargoniumleaving 10-15 cm from them, not more. A month later, approximately after the procedure, the plant will fully recover and enter the active vegetation period with renewed vigor. It is necessary to pinch the growing young shoots: the procedure will allow the bush to grow in breadth, to form more peduncles.

Diseases and Pests

When growing pelargonium Ludwigsburg flyer, a variety of problems may arise associated with improper care, damage to the plant by diseases and pests. Next, we consider in more detail those problems that arise most often in this case.

Root and stem rot

This problem is one of the most common among pelargoniums, and the Ludwigsburg flyer is no exception. A problem arises due to excessive soil moisture in combination with insufficiently high temperature and dry air.

Symptoms of rot are black or dark spots on the bottom of the stem. Note that the disease is incurable, and the plant will have to be eliminated. However, you can cut off the apical part of the pelargonium and root - so the flower will be given a second life.

Verticellum wilting

This ailment is caused by a fungus, and affects the internal organs of the plant. The disease is not treated, and leads to a gradual withering of the plant. In order to protect oneself from adversity, it is necessary to thoroughly disinfect a self-prepared substrate. It is in the ground that the spores of the fungus that causes this disease are hidden.

In addition to these diseases, other types of fungal diseases that affect both the roots and stems, leaves of the plant are also likely. Especially often there are various types of spotting. To prevent the occurrence of these diseases, it is necessary:

avoid waterlogging of the soil;
disinfect the soil before planting;
avoid too much crowding during winter storage of pelargonium.

Who is affected?

Of the insects, most often the plant is affected by ticks (arachnids), aphids and thrips. To get rid of these pests, treat the plant with systemic insecticides.

Blush Leaves

Such a problem arises if pelargonium is contained in winter in the immediate vicinity of window panes. As we wrote above, this type of pelargonium is afraid of cold and temperature changes. Its leaves touch the glass and freeze - a symptom of this is their visible redness.

So that the plant does not freeze completely and does not die, it is necessary to move the pot with the plant away from the glass rather, and the dangerous symptom will pass by itself. Otherwise, the leaves first turn red, begin to fade and fall.

Lack of flowering

The problem can arise in this case for many reasons: Pelargonium Ludwigsburg flyer is quite high sensitivity. Main reasons:

content at too high a temperature in winter;
lack of lighting;
excess moisture.

Eliminate all of these causes, and in most cases the problem will be resolved.

Breeding

IMPORTANT: Ludwigsburg flyer belongs to the zonal varieties, although hybrid, therefore it is possible both cuttings and seed propagation.

However, if you are guaranteed to want to get as a result of reproduction similar to the mother plant, use the cuttings method, during seed propagation of pelargonium valuable species-specific traits such as terry petals are lost. Cutting the cuttings for planting pelargonium is recommended in March-February: an escape rooted at this time may well bloom for the first time that very summer.

Next, we consider in detail how to properly root the escape of this pelargonium:

Cut off the shoot from the top of a healthy and strong uterine specimen. It is important that the stalk is 5-7 cm long and has at least four leaves.
After cutting immediately, the shoot is slightly dried, wrapped in paper, and then planted in previously prepared soil (soil + sand).
After the stalk is in the ground, a container with it is put in a well-lit place.
After about 3-4 weeks, the shoot takes root.
To ensure that rooting is guaranteed and reliable, wait a little more after the first roots appear. And then you need to transplant pelargonium into a full pot.

Watch the video about the cuttings of pelargonium:

Conclusion

We got acquainted with the peculiarities of growing beautiful decorative pelargonium - the Ludwigsburg flyer. This zonal hybrid has excellent looks. and a complaisant, albeit sensitive, "character." It will be necessary to show attention and a competent approach when growing this plant, but in return you can get almost year-round and extremely attractive flowering.