Plant like bomeria (Boehmeria) belongs to the nettle family (Urticaceae). It is represented by compact trees and perennial herbaceous shrubs. In nature, it can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the entire globe.
The leaves have a spectacular appearance. They are wide, serrated and gray-colored. Compact inflorescences are combined into branched panicles (outwardly similar to nettle inflorescences). They bear pale green flowers.
Bemeria care at home
Illumination
It grows and develops normally in bright light, but such a plant can be placed in a slightly shaded place. In the summer, you need to shade from the direct rays of the sun.
Temperature conditions
In summer, the recommended temperature is from 20 to 25 degrees, and in winter – at least 16-18 degrees.
Humidity
High humidity is required. In this regard, foliage should be systematically moistened from a sprayer.
How to water
In the summer, you need to water regularly and abundantly. Make sure that the soil in the pot does not dry out, however, waterlogging of the earthen coma should also be avoided. In winter, watered moderately.
Additional fertilizing
Top dressing is carried out in spring and summer 1 time in 3 or 4 weeks. For this, fertilizers are used for decorative deciduous plants.
Transplant Features
The transplant is carried out in the spring and only if necessary, for example, when the root system ceases to fit in the pot. To prepare the soil mixture, combine humus, turf and peat soil, as well as sand, which should be taken in a ratio of 2: 1: 1: 1. Do not forget to make a good drainage layer at the bottom of the container.
Methods of reproduction
You can propagate by stem cuttings and division.
Cuttings should be cut in the spring. For rooting, they are planted in a mixture of sand and peat. The roots will appear after 3-4 weeks. All species tolerate pruning. It is used to inhibit growth as well as to improve branching.
Diseases and pests
The leaf plates are sticky and deformed, gradually die off – aphids have settled. To get rid of it, it is necessary to treat the foliage with tobacco tincture or soapy water. If the infection is strong, then the treatment is carried out with actellik.
The edges of the leaf plates turn black, specks appear on the surface – overflow.
Basic views
Large-leaved Bemeria (Boehmeria macrophylla)
This is an evergreen shrub or a compact tree, reaching a height of 4 to 5 meters. Young succulent shoots are green in color, but over time it changes to brown.
Quite large, dark green, rough leaf plates have a wide-oval, lanceolate shape. On the surface, 3 veins are clearly distinguished, while the central one is colored red, along the veins the surface of the leaves is wrinkled. The dense inflorescences are in the form of an ear or brush, and they bear small, unremarkable flowers.
Silver boemeria (Boehmeria argentea)
This evergreen tree or shrub has large alternate oval leaves, on the surface of which there is a silvery bloom. Complex axillary inflorescences in the shape of a brush bear small flowers.
Bemeria cylindrical (Boehmeria Cylindrica)
This herb is a perennial. In height, it can reach 90 centimeters. Oval leaves oppositely located at the base are rounded and pointed towards the apex.
Bemeria biloba (Boehmeria Biloba)
This evergreen shrub is a perennial. Its height can vary from 100 to 200 centimeters. The stems are brownish green. Ovate-oval leaf plates reach 20 centimeters in length. They have a dark green rough surface, and large teeth are located along the edge.
Snow White Bemeria (Boehmeria Nivea)
Such a herbaceous evergreen plant is a perennial. There are a large number of erect shoots, on the surface of which pubescence is located. On the surface of small cordate leaves there is a coating of small whitish hairs. The dark green front surface is sparsely pubescent, and the seamy side has a dense tomentose pubescence, from which it acquires a silvery tint. Light green flowers in the glomeruli are part of the axillary panicle inflorescences. The fruits are oblong.
