Sanchezia Nobilis

Sanchezia Nobilis Sanchezia Nobilis

What is the plant

The genus Sanchezia, named after the Spanish botanist Sanchez, includes some 60 species distributed throughout Central and South America. S. nobilis began to be cultivated in Ecuador. The leaves are large, up to 30 cm (12 inch) long, with prominent yellow stripes along the veins. In this, it is very similar to Aphelandra squarrosa. Dense inflorescences of yellow flowers about 5 cm (2 inch) long appear at the ends of the stems. The bracts from the axils of which the flowers grow are also decorative; they may be as long as 4 cm (1.5 in) and are coloured a vivid red.

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Humidity

Normal

Lightening

Part Sun

Temperature

15°C - 18°C

Hardiness zone

9 - 11

Difficulty

Medium

Hibernation

Cold Period

Water
The soil must be constantly moist. However, the overflow should also be feared, the soil should dry up to a depth of 1 cm between waterings. During growth, it is necessary to water at least 2 times a week, a plant with a height of 40 cm requires a glass of water for irrigation. When the soil dries up, the plant wilts very quickly, but it restores the turgor well after watering.
Sunlight
Bright diffused light, the southern window approaches, however on a bright sun the sanhesia must be shaded. Sanhesia can also grow in insufficient light, but the brightness of the color of the leaves depends on the intensity of the illumination. The east window is ideal.
Fertilizer
During the growing season every 10-15 days, liquid fertilizer, alternating organic and mineral. The plant requires a rather fertile soil.

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Soil
The soil must be breathable, sand or perlite with peat should be added if it is too dense. For a mixture of self-cooking should take: 1 part sod land, 1 part coarse sand or perlite and peat, 1 part humus. Always use a pot with an opening and drainage.
Pruning
Plants should be cut very regularly in spring or resumed from cuttings.
Temperature
In the summer: 75,2 ° F, in winter it is better to keep the temperature at least +64,4 ° F in the daytime and +60,8 ° F at night.
Popularity
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