Brovallia - what is this indoor flower

In an apartment, not every indoor flower can please with year-round flowering. Brovallia is an absolute exception to the rule. This flower pleases with the beauty of flowering all year round. How to raise this beauty and take care of her?

Brovallia - plant description

The relationship of this plant to the nightshade family may be surprising, but it is so. The homeland of the flower is South and Central America, but it was brought to European countries from distant Colombia.

The domestic relative of the wild brovallia is much smaller in size, only 30-40 cm. In nature, specimens of 1.5 meters in height can be found.

The plant has the form of a highly branching bush with dark green leaves. Flowers are small, consist of several petals, as if merged at the base. The flowering is very abundant and continuous.

Garden and indoor varieties

The Brovalia genus includes 6 species of this plant. There are certain differences between them. Each species undoubtedly deserves attention.

Brovallia is beautiful

The most popular type for indoor floriculture. The bush has a size of 35-40 cm. All year round it is covered with small flowers of blue or light blue shades with a white color at the base.

Brovallia grandiflorum

Quite a large plant - the height can reach half a meter. Flowers also differ in size in their size, the color can be white or light blue. The highlight of the species is not only the size of the flowers, but also the fact that they are collected in inflorescences.

Pubescent brovallia

A medium-sized bush, no more than 60 cm, it pleases with flowers of blue and purple shades all year round. The flower got its name for its increased pubescence, in comparison with other species.

Brovallia sticky

This species can be grown both at home and in the garden. The plant is quite compact, about 30 cm tall. Inflorescences are small, blue or white with a snow-white center. It was called sticky because of the fleecy and sticky stem.

Brovallia Blue Bell

Quite new, but already loved by everyone. The plant has a spherical shape and blooms very effectively. Small flowers, painted in different shades of blue, abundantly cover the ends of the shoots.

Brovallia Silver Bell

Hybrid shape with unusual colors. In addition to the snow-white color, they are distinguished by an interesting shape. During the flowering period, the plant is covered with small white stars.

Brovallia: growing from seeds at home

Brovallia's life span is very short - only two years. But do not be upset about this, because this plant is easy to grow from seeds.

The sowing process is pretty standard and step-by-step:

1. A flat container is filled with nutrient soil.
2. The soil surface is leveled and moistened.
3. Seeds are laid out on the surface (do not sprinkle with earth).
4. Cover the planting with glass and set in the light.

After two weeks, the shelter is removed and, when real leaves appear, the seedlings dive.Grown flowers are planted in separate pots or in groups in one large container. Group plantings allow you to create very effective compositions.

You can use another method of sowing - in peat tablets. It is convenient in that it minimizes the likelihood of injury to young plants when diving. Brovalia from seeds at home is successfully grown in this way.

Care

The list of care requirements and measures is quite simple. It is enough to follow certain rules, and the beautiful brovallia will bloom at home all year round. The plant needs regular watering and feeding, as well as certain indicators of temperature and humidity.

The basic rules are listed in the table:

Shine	Prefers well-lit places, but it is necessary to shade from direct sunlight.
Temperature	It grows and develops well at normal room temperature - 20 degrees. Given the year-round flowering, it does not require a decrease in temperature for the winter.
Watering	The entire period of development, except for winter time, requires frequent watering. Does not tolerate waterlogging.
Humidity	At low humidity, spray, but so as not to wet the flowers.
Fertilizers	Top dressing is applied regularly, especially in the spring - summer period. Ready-made mixtures are used as fertilizer.
The soil	A nutritious soil is required that conducts air and water well. It is best to purchase a ready-made one in a garden center.

In addition to maintenance measures, it is also necessary to choose the right pot. Consider allowing the plant to grow and choosing a suitable size. This is especially true for transplanting after picking young bushes.

An interesting fact is that brovallia is an indoor flower that does not need a transplant. It just fades and is replaced with a new one.

Flowering features

The main and special quality of brovallia is long flowering. Throughout its short period of life, it blooms incessantly.

The flowers of the plant can have various shades of blue or have a snow-white color. Some are inflorescences, and many varieties are covered with a scattering of small flowers.

Reproduction

In winter or early spring, a brovale is grown from seeds, but this plant can be propagated by cuttings in spring and summer.

The process of obtaining a young plant from cuttings looks like this:

1. Cuttings are cut from the ends of the shoots without buds and flowers.
2. After treatment with a growth stimulant, they are planted in a pallet with soil and covered with glass.
3. Every day, plantings are ventilated and moistened as needed.
4. After the seedlings move into growth, they are dived into separate pots.

The process of propagating brovallia by cuttings is even easier than growing this flower from a seed. In addition, you can get a young plant in a shorter time.

Pests and diseases

Brovallia can get sick from improper care. Errors in growing technology can even lead to the death of the plant. If the appearance of the plant has deteriorated, it is necessary to analyze the growing conditions, detect errors and take action.

Brovallia may also be damaged by such pests as whitefly, scale insects and spider mites. The presence of pests will be indicated by a white bloom, spots on the leaves or the stickiness of the plant. Appropriate measures are taken depending on the symptoms.

Brovallia – a real find for florists. It blooms all year round and even in winter decorates the home with bright colors.The eyebrow flower, the care and reproduction of which will delight everyone with its simplicity, has the right to take its well-deserved place in every home.