How to transplant fuchsia: a detailed instruction, as well as how to do it in the fall with a flowering plant at home

Ballerina - such a nickname among the people received fuchsia because of the shape of the flower, as if ballet tutus.

The scientific name is given in honor of the German botanist-breeder L. Fuchs.

A native of New Zealand, Brazil, South America, fuchsia is not capricious, so even beginner growers choose her.

However, each plant needs its own approach, and fuchsia is no exception.

Detailed instructions

Caring for a flower is not troublesome, under the right conditions for growing fuchsia, it has an attractive appearance for a long time. The plant requires updating the soil every year.

Attention! Live in one pot can no more than 5 years.

How to transplant a flowering plant at home?

Before planting, it is necessary to finally determine the permanent location of the flower. After all, the plant does not tolerate movements, especially during the flowering period.
It ends up with fuchsia dropping buds. Plants prefer diffused light. The best option is a place on the window from the west or east. With a lack of sunlight, it is not bad for artificial lighting. In appearance, the flower immediately becomes clear when the lighting is not enough. Fuchsia ceases to bloom, and the shoots are very elongated.
A significant role in the development is played by the size and material of the pot. For each grade, it is selected individually. For indoor flowers of standard dimensions, a flowerpot is needed with a diameter of 18-20 cm.
It is preferable to choose flat and not deep containers. The material is clay. It is a natural material that does not heat up. Indeed, overheating for the root system is an extremely negative phenomenon.
Fuchsia is not picky about the choice of soil. Ready-made universal primer will do. The second option is self-cooking.
To do this, take in equal proportions sheet land, peat or compost humus, sand. Perlite or vermiculite is chosen as a baking powder. Plants will bloom profusely if bone meal is added to the soil mixture. For 1 liter of soil, put 1 tablespoon of flour.
A room flower needs regular air exchange, but do not leave the flower in a draft. Temperature differences can adversely affect its condition.
Fuchsia does not accept dry air indoors. The humidity limits in the room vary from 60 to 70%. You can maintain these parameters using a spray gun, spraying water on the leaves, also near the plant. Perform a similar procedure in the spring and summer 1-2 times a day.
Comfortable temperature should be at the level of + 18-24 ° С. At a higher temperature, the flower begins to drop leaves and buds, and it will also possibly dry out.
In winter, the room temperature is maintained at + 5-8 ° C; for this, the plant is transferred to an insulated balcony or a suitable place for this
Water the plant should be in the summer - plentifully, in winter - in moderation. Waterlogging has negative consequences for the flower.
You can avoid overflow using good drainage, this should be taken care of at the landing stage. Water must be used only soft, settled or filtered.

Process

After all the “components” necessary for successful growth are ready, you can begin to plant fuchsia in the ground.

We take the pot, lay the drainage layer 2 cm thick on the bottom.
Pour a thin layer of earth on top.
We plant a plant with a clod of old earth in a flowerpot.
Sprinkle the root system around and above with fresh soil mixture.
Moisturize with warm clean water.
Spray foliage with a solution of the drug to stimulate growth, such as Epin.

Fertilizers

Like other flowering indoor plants, fuchsia requires enrichment of the soil with minerals.

Important! A different group of trace elements correspond to each phase of growth. During the growing season, intensive growth, N-nitrogen is important. During flowering, drugs with a high content of K-potassium and P-phosphorus are used.

Fuchsia will fade, and it is recommended to take a break in bait. After 2-3 weeks, the process can be restored by pinching it first. Fuchsia is positive for minerals containing boron, magnesium, manganese, zinc, iron. Organomineral fertilizers increase the flowering period, activate growth, increase the resistance of plants to diseases. Fertilize every week. Fuchsia is also fed by spraying. To do this, use a weakly concentrated solution of mineral fertilizers. Thus, substances are absorbed better.

Well suited for fuchsia preparations are “Master for flowering plants”, “Epin”, “Peters”. Dilute 1 cap in a liter of water. For spraying use 1/3 of the cap per liter. It is important to pay attention to the process of using fertilizers.

Root dressing is applied exclusively to moist soil, otherwise there is a risk of burning the root system.
Do not apply dressing immediately after a flower transplant, it takes time to adapt.
You can not feed sick flowers.
Alternate spraying and root nutrition.
An exception to fertilizers is winter.

How to transplant in the fall at home?

With the advent of spring, the plant wakes up, is updated, the phase of active growth begins. All summer, the flower is covered with elegant, bright inflorescences. And by the end of autumn fuchsia looks tired, yellow foliage, part of it crumbles, flowering has stopped. Preparations for winter vacations begin (on how to keep fuchsia in the winter in the basement and in the apartment, read here). Gradually reduce watering, stop fertilizing the soil.

In the fall, the plant is pruned, eliminating dry, weak shootsthat thicken the crown. This will make it possible to form new foliage. In this period, it is not recommended to take seats. After all, after a transplant, the flower will begin to grow, and a short daylight hours, lack of lighting can play a cruel joke. The shoots will stretch out, become weak and long.

You can resort to artificial lighting, but this is likely to be insufficient. The plant is depleted for the whole season, rest is extremely important for him.

Advice! The best option is to postpone the fuchsia transplant until spring comes, and put it in a cold place for wintering.

Breeding

Fuchsia is bred in two ways: vegetative or seed.

The seed method is mainly used by greenhouse farms. But the vegetative method is often applicable at home. Moreover, it will take 6 months to grow a young plant from seeds, it will bloom only in the second year of life. And you can root the shoot after a month (how to properly root fuchsia with cuttings, read here). Also, the cuttings method retains all the characteristic properties of the mother plant. As a source material, it is best to take a young mature process. Fuchsia can be propagated year-round, in the cold season a little more difficult.

Details about what is better to grow fuchsia yourself or to get an adult flower in a store, as well as how best to plant a flower with seeds or cuttings, read in this article.

Possible diseases

Fuchsias are non-capricious plants. However, trouble with the flower occurs as a result of improper care (about the rules of care and the nuances of growing fuchsia at home, read here). Gray rot and rust are considered dangerous for the plant. You can deal with them with special solutions of fungicides, preparations containing copper, as well as 1% Bordeaux fluid.

No less problems can be caused by pests such as aphids, whiteflies, and spider mites. They are placed on the bottom of the leaf, eating plant juice. In this case, the foliage turns yellow, dries, falls off. The most effective way to combat them is with insecticides.

Fuchsia is a vivid representative of centenarians among flowers. A plant with a tree-like stem will boldly live 20 years, while it will actively develop and bloom lushly. During this time, fuchsia will become a neighbor, friend and family member. The main thing is to organize the necessary care, create optimal conditions, regularly transplant and rejuvenate the flower.