Flower lovers will appreciate gatsaniya due to the variety of shades. Outwardly, it resembles the familiar chamomile, but with a bright color scheme. Summer residents love to grow annuals, but it makes sense to grow perennials. Therefore, it is important to know how to preserve gatsaniya in an apartment in winter, so that in summer the garden area will be full of bright flowers. Gatsania is grown in flowerpots, flower vases or containers and used to decorate the local area.
Is it possible to save gatsaniya until spring?
In Russia, summer is short, so you need to make sure that gatsaniya calmly survives the winter cold.The flower can withstand temperatures up to a maximum of -5 degrees.
To preserve the plant until spring, there are several options:
- Transfer the flower indoors before the first cold weather appears. The method is the most harmless, since it does not involve interference with the root system.
- Transfer to a winter greenhouse or a fully glazed balcony. In this case, it is necessary to maintain a temperature above +10 degrees.
- Transplant into a special pot with automatic watering.
By observing simple care conditions, it is possible to preserve gatsaniya until spring.
Does gatsaniya overwinter in open ground?
In the central zone of Russia, many gardeners leave gatsaniya to winter in the open ground, covering it with insulating material. But, despite good shelter, most of the plants die because they cannot tolerate prolonged cold.
Preparing the plant for winter
Preparatory work for wintering is carried out in the fall, in October-November, when the air temperature drops to -5-7 degrees. Strong shoots are taken from gatsaniya and transplanted into flower pots. Then simply place it in a warm place.
For better wintering, the flower must be transferred gradually so that it has time to adapt to changing conditions. To do this, the pot is brought into the house at night for 3-4 days, and exposed to fresh air during the day. Thus, gatsaniya will comfortably overwinter.
When replanting a plant from open ground, you should follow some recommendations:
- Drainage preparation. Gatsaniya is sensitive to excess moisture, so it is recommended to use expanded clay as drainage.
- Land preparation. The most suitable soil is sandy loam containing a large amount of humus.
- Taking care of the roots.The root system is extremely sensitive and does not tolerate any damage, even death.
Like any plant, gatsaniya loves to be treated with care and care, although it is considered an unpretentious flower.
How to care?
The first thing you need to do after transplanting is to decide on the wintering location of the flower. Most gardeners prefer to store gatsaniya on the balcony, but if the conditions are unsuitable, they bring it into the apartment. It is important to provide the plant with a large amount of sunlight, so it is recommended to place it on a windowsill with a sunny side. Artificial lighting is also added, since the optimal time to receive light is at least 8 hours a day.
Important aspect gatsaniya care – maintaining optimal temperature. The flower loves temperatures from 20 degrees, but tolerates frosts down to -5, so a comfortable temperature for wintering is considered to be 8-11 degrees. Temperatures below threaten disease or death of the plant.
Water as needed (every couple of days). Excessive watering or drought will have a bad effect on the flower.
Possible difficulties and mistakes in care
Any self-respecting gardener can make mistakes when caring, since gatsaniya is considered a fragile plant. At the end of winter, some problems may appear:
- Lack of flowers. This is due to the incorrect content of the flower. There are several reasons - improper watering, insufficient sunlight or non-compliance with the temperature regime. To solve the problem, it is necessary to feed the plant with potassium and phosphorus. Nitrogen is fertilized in extreme cases.
- Damage to roots by gray rot. The only reason is overwatering the plant.
If, after all, the plant did not survive the winter, then it will have to be grown as seedlings from seeds.Gazania gets along with any plants without causing discomfort. There are a lot of flower varieties. A distinctive feature of some varieties is that when the sun sets, they fold their petals. The remaining views remain open all night.
Advice! To ensure that gatsania blooms quickly and lasts, it is recommended to cut off dried buds.
The most important thing in caring for gatsaniya is care and love. If the plant is provided with all the conditions, it will always delight with its beauty and aroma in the garden.
