Birch - indoor plant, home flower

A houseplant in the form of an evergreen vine with luxurious decorative leaves is called birch or cissus. Growing such a green decoration, which belongs to the Grape family, is not particularly difficult. The leaves of this hanging plant are diamond-shaped, the flowers are small and inconspicuous. At home, the home birch flower rarely blooms.

Features of caring for a houseplant birch

Birch trees can be found not only in apartments, but also in public institutions. Often, it is used to decorate the foyers of hospitals, clinics, and libraries. And this indicates that the cissus will grow well without requiring close attention.

Lighting

The flower will grow equally well in a sunny room or in a corridor with artificial lighting

Perhaps the only point that a gardener should pay attention to is direct sunlight. Birch leaves can get burned, especially at midday, so placing the pot with the plant on the windowsill is not recommended

It is better to use hanging flower pots, which should be placed on the walls near the window.

Air temperature and humidity

Houseplant birch - care does not require maintaining a certain temperature in the room. Cissus is hardy and will thrive between +15.5°C and +25°C. For this reason, you can safely take it out onto the balcony (in summer), but be sure to cover it from rain and hail.

The birch tree does not have any special requirements for air humidity, but, like any living plant, it will not refuse refreshing drops of moisture. It is recommended to spray the plant with warm water at least once a week, and on hot summer days and during the heating season - 2-3 times a week.

Over time, a lot of dust collects on the leaves of cissus, so you need to periodically rinse the shoots in the shower. To prevent the substrate from being flooded with water, the pot should be placed in a plastic bag and tied at the base of the plant.

Watering and fertilizing

When caring for a houseplant birch tree, you need to try to control the condition of the substrate. It should not be allowed to dry out excessively, but at the same time, dampness is no less destructive for the flower. It is better to water the birch tree every day or every other day, but little by little. This rule applies only to the spring and summer period. In winter, especially if the air temperature is below +18 °C, watering is reduced. The water used is soft and warm, free from chlorine impurities. Every week it is advisable to loosen the top layers of soil.

The birch tree is fed only in the spring and summer months; at other times of the year it does not need additional nutrition. The frequency of fertilizing is once every 15 days. It is advisable to use both mineral fertilizers and organic matter, alternating them. From mineral compositions, you should choose a complex fertilizer for decorative foliage plants. Among the organic ones, a concentrate made from the waste products of earthworms has proven itself well; it can be purchased at large flower shops.

Pruning an indoor birch tree

During the spring care of a birch houseplant, it is necessary to carefully examine the bush and conduct an “audit” of the shoots. Over time, the old branches become bare at the bottom, and the plant loses its former attractiveness. Cissus tolerates even radical pruning, so shoots that have lost their decorative appearance can be cut off at a level of 10 cm from the ground. Many new side shoots will soon appear; the process can be accelerated with the help of fertilizers with a predominance of nitrogen. If it is a pity to dispose of the cut shoots, they can be used as cuttings to propagate the plant.

Diseases and pests of birch

Cissus is resistant to many diseases and most often, errors in care lead to loss of decorativeness. The most common problems:

• the leaves have become small, growth has slowed down - the flower is suffering from a lack of nutrients;
• the leaves turn yellow and gradually fall off - irregular watering, although the plant can withstand short-term drought.

Careless care of the birch houseplant, which involves excessive watering, often leads to rotting of the root system. In this case, the cissus looks drooping despite the fact that the substrate is well moistened. It is urgent to remove the flower from the pot, cut off the rotten roots, and completely replace the soil with new one.

Among the pests, spider mites or aphids can sometimes be seen on the leaves. With minor damage, gardeners limit themselves to spraying with a soap solution. If the situation is advanced, then it is better to purchase highly effective drugs, for example Fitoverm.

What care does a birch tree require?

Caring for this flower is quite simple. A birch tree can grow successfully in any place, but partial shade is best suited for it. It can also be planted in a well-lit place, but so that the sun's rays do not burn its beautiful foliage. Window sills on the south side are contraindicated for this flower. For full growth, the birch tree must be provided with the correct temperature - at least 15 degrees.

It is recommended to water indoor flowers only with settled water. Watering should be moderate, since birch trees do not like excess moisture.

In addition, water for irrigation should be warm or room temperature. Water taken for irrigation from the tap contains a lot of chlorine, which negatively affects the growth of the root system of the flower. Not a single indoor flower will like this type of watering liquid. Birch is an indoor plant that responds very well to watering in the evening in the summer, after sunset. When caring for a flower, one rule applies - the higher the plant is, the more often it needs to be watered.

Rest period

In winter, the birch tree enters a dormant period. The plant needs to be watered with warm water in the morning. The water temperature should be about 25 degrees

Compliance with these conditions is very important, otherwise the flower may experience a growing season, which will not have a very good effect on its general condition. When watering, the plant requires a competent approach

To distribute the liquid evenly, the birch tree is watered from a watering can with small holes. If water seeps into the ground fairly quickly, this is a normal process. But if the liquid leaves slowly, then this indicates that it is time to change the soil for the flower.

Caring for a birch tree, like many other indoor flowers, requires constant attention. Cissus needs good lighting, regular watering and feeding. By observing all these conditions, you can get a very beautiful shrub with decorative foliage that will delight you with its beauty all year round. Despite the fact that the birch houseplant is easy to care for, there are some rules that must be followed in order to grow a healthy and beautiful flower.

A prerequisite is to loosen the soil twice a week.

Complex and mineral fertilizers are ideal as fertilizers. They can be flavored with macro and microelements.

You need to fertilize the flower once every two weeks. Experienced gardeners draw up a schedule according to which they apply fertilizing, water and fulfill other requirements for the active and full growth of cissus.

Pruning and replanting

Caring for a birch tree also includes pruning and periodic replanting - they are necessary to rejuvenate the flower. To plant a flower, you must use a soil mixture of turf, leaf soil, humus and coarse sand in a ratio of 2:2:2:1.

For the plant to feel comfortable, it needs to choose the right pot. It is best to use a ceramic flowerpot. It is breathable and allows you to regulate soil moisture. A houseplant planted in such a pot will need to be watered more often.

Plastic flowerpots do not have these properties. Evaporation of moisture in them occurs only from the surface of the soil. Therefore, caring for a flower in such a container will be difficult. Watering the flower is recommended only when the soil dries out to prevent waterlogging. If watering is very poor, the cissus may be affected by spider mites. When replanting a bush, you need to take into account the volume of the root system. The more space the roots take up, the larger the pot should be.

Be sure to put 1-2 cm of drainage at the bottom of the pot

When replanting, it is very important not to damage the root system of the flower. You should also distribute it correctly inside the pot.

A soil mixture is placed on top of a small drainage layer, which fills one third of the pot. A birch tree placed in the center is gradually sprinkled with soil mixture. The upper root system should not reach 3-4 cm to the surface. When planting, the soil should not be compacted.

The planted birch tree is immediately watered and placed in a dark place for 2-3 days. The plant should not be fertilized at first, since the new soil has all the nutrients.

Houseplant birch: care and cultivation at home

Among decorative foliage plants with unusual leaves, rhoicissus has long won the title of classic. In our country, this climbing vine is common under the name “birch” and is considered an almost boring plant. Meanwhile, a talented indoor steeplejack can surprise not only with its unpretentiousness and rapid growth.

Roicissus loves cool weather, but at the same time adapts well to ordinary room conditions. Its ideally shaped leaves change depending on the type of plant, do not always resemble birch leaves and delight not with their variegation, but with their impeccable contours.

And roisissus itself is an ideal plant for decorating a corridor, hall, foyer, or bright hallway.

Rhoicissus. © eteindien

Birch flower: care at home

Caring for a home birch flower usually does not cause any difficulties, since the plant is unpretentious and grows quickly under favorable conditions.

Illumination

Partial shade is considered a suitable place for it. Although it also grows well in a well-lit place. The main thing is that direct sunlight does not burn its leaves.

Temperature

The minimum temperature for cissus is 15 degrees. To prevent the plant from dropping its leaves in the cold season, it is better to protect it from drafts.

Watering

For irrigation, it is better to use only settled water at room temperature. Excess moisture is contraindicated for the plant. In summer, watering is best done after sunset.

The basic rule is: the higher the flower is, the more often it is recommended to water it. In the cold season, it is recommended to water the plant with warm water.

It is better to do this in the morning using a watering can with small holes.

In the warm season, cissus needs regular spraying.

Soil care rules

If water slowly seeps into the ground, it needs to be changed.

It is recommended to loosen the soil 2 times a week.

Home flower birch. Care

It is necessary to feed the birch tree once a week with complex and mineral fertilizers.

Replanting and pruning

to replant the birch tree periodically . This is necessary to rejuvenate the plant. For replanting, it is better to use a soil mixture consisting of the following ingredients:

• turf soil - 2 parts;
• sheet soil - 2 parts;
• humus - 2 parts;
• coarse sand - 1 part.

The process of transplanting cissus is as follows:

• Place a drainage layer 10–20 mm thick on the bottom of the flowerpot.
• Place part of the soil mixture on top of the drainage layer. It should fill one third of the container.
• Carefully place the rhizomes of the plant in the center and sprinkle with the remaining soil.
• The plant must be placed in such a way that the upper roots do not reach the surface by 3–4 cm.
• The soil is not compacted.
• After transplantation, the plant must be immediately watered and moved to a dark place for several days.

Types of rhoicissus

The houseplant, under the name of birch or indoor grape, has spread literally everywhere in our country, and is actively used for landscaping offices, schools, and in modern interiors, and in classic collections of indoor plants.

Simple, unpretentious, shade-tolerant, universal in use, it captivates with its combination of beautiful, but not variegated greenery and amazing ease of formation.

It is often called the “grandmother’s” plant, familiar from childhood, but rhoicissus has something to surprise.

Rhoicissus is a genus of flowering plants in the Vine family.

Roicissus are evergreen creeping and climbing shrubs with very long shoots ranging from 60 cm to several meters in length. They belong to the most popular indoor vines.

But the range of rhoicissus is not limited to the species that has received such a simple popular nickname. Moreover: birches cannot be called the most attractive of the roiscissus. There are 15 plant species in the genus of these long-cultivated beauties.

Of these, only 3-4 species are grown as indoor crops.

Birch or rhomboidea (Rhoicissus rhomboidea). © Konrad Kalbarczyk

Birch, or rhomboidea (rhoicissus rhomboidea) is a climbing evergreen vine, light, flexible, with elongated internodes of thin shoots reaching 1.5 m in length. Complex leaves consisting of three rhombic lobes are arranged alternately on long petioles.

The dark, rich green color on the upper side of the leaves is combined with a dull, lighter green on the underside. The veins on the leaf stand out clearly, ending in a tooth along the edge of the leaf. The greenery of the plant, including the shoots, is usually covered with reddish pubescence. Roicissus produces thin antennae.

Birch is used as an hanging plant, as a potted plant, as a vine on a support, and to create green walls, screens, and screens.

Ivy

In the Middle Ages in Greece and Rome, ivy was not only a symbol of devotion, but also acted as one of the most common talismans for young girls. It was believed that it symbolizes not only the possibility of a successful marriage, but also allows the owner to maintain youth and attractiveness for a long time. To do this, it was enough just to wear a sprig of ivy on the chest.

As for the present time, in the East they believe that it increases the vital energy of the owner, prolonging his life. At the same time, in post-Soviet territories there is an opinion that ordinary ivy, widespread in the southern regions, attracts misfortune to the house. In addition, it is not recommended to place it in the home of newlyweds, as it can cause discord and quarrels in families, as a result of which men leave their families.

It is noteworthy that ivy is not recommended to be planted by followers of Feng Shui philosophy, who claim that this plant, like most climbing plants, is capable of taking the energy of health and love from the house.

Rules of care

Feeding is carried out once every two weeks. To do this, use complex fertilizers for indoor plants.

The soil is loosened once every two weeks. This is necessary to saturate the soil with oxygen, which the plant’s roots will feed on. Thanks to this it will grow faster.

Young plants require moderate watering, periodic loosening and spraying.

In general, birch does not like excess moisture in the soil. In the summer, you need to ensure that the soil is always moist. In summer, it is better to water in the evening, when the sun is already setting. In winter, watering can be reduced, but you also need to make sure that the soil does not turn into a dry earthen lump. It is recommended to use settled water, about +25°C

In addition, the air in the room with the birch tree must be sufficiently humidified, this is important in winter. Lack of rain, heating in the apartment - all this has a bad effect on the health of the plant

Therefore, spraying is necessary.

It is advisable to water your pet using a watering can - this will evenly moisten the soil. It is imperative to observe how water is absorbed into the soil. If everything happens quickly, then the container is still suitable and there is no need to replant it yet. And if water lingers on the soil surface, then you need to think about changing the substrate.

Roicissus has a slight weakness for showering. You can take the plant to the bathroom and water it with a gentle stream. If the birch tree has become too large, then you can not take it into the bath, but simply wipe each leaf separately with a soft cloth.

Plant care

The indoor flower gets along very well indoors, and there are no special requirements for caring for it. Of course, like any other houseplant, cissus needs to follow certain rules of care, however, they are not anything complicated.

Care begins with choosing the right location for the plant pot. Despite the fact that birch can thrive in both bright and slightly darkened rooms, this plant really does not like direct sunlight. If you ignore this condition, the leaves of the plant will begin to dry out very quickly, turn yellow, and then fall off. Therefore, you should always make sure that the sun does not directly hit the flower. You should not leave the pot with the plant on the balcony or open air, and do not allow drafts to enter the room. The optimal room temperature for a birch tree will be about 20 degrees, plus or minus three degrees. As for the winter season, the plant feels best at a temperature of 14-16 degrees, although it can easily adapt to warmer air temperatures. The birch tree grows best if the soil in the pot is systematically loosened - this will help air penetrate better into the soil.

So an important condition for care is loosening the soil, which should be carried out at least once every seven days. As for humidity, cissus grows well in both dry and high humidity levels in rooms

So there shouldn’t be any problems with choosing a place where you can place a birch tree - it could be a living room, a bedroom, or even a kitchen. The plant favors water procedures. That is, in order for the vines and leaves of the birch tree to delight you with their abundance, you can periodically wash them under the warm streams of the shower. The vines and leaves should be washed so that water does not penetrate the soil. If washing seems like a risky activity, then it can be replaced with spraying from a spray bottle. Such care is especially important during the extremely warm winter season.

An important condition that must be met when caring for a birch tree is the frequency of watering the plant. The flower does not need to be watered too much; the soil needs to be moistened only if its top layer has noticeably dried out. Birch loves consistently moist soil. At the same time, it is very important not to allow water to stagnate in the pot, and at the same time do not forget to water the cissus at the first signs of drying out of the top layer of soil. When watering, you must use only warm, settled water. If possible, it is best to filter the water a little so that as few chlorine particles as possible remain in its composition. And if after watering a lot of liquid has formed on the tray with the flower, then it is recommended to immediately drain it and carefully loosen the top layer of soil.

Care includes pruning the plant. This procedure will help give the birch a suitable shape and size. Moreover, pruning helps rejuvenate the plant. Only old shoots and those vines that have reached a great length should be trimmed. Regarding fertilizing, for better growth of birch trees you can use any complex fertilizer intended for this type of crop. If the flower is not fed, this will lead to the fact that it will stop developing and giving an increase in green mass. The frequency of fertilizing should not exceed once every two weeks during the growing season of the flower. As for the winter season, fertilizing can be excluded until the end of February, but only if the temperature in the apartment is more than twenty degrees Celsius. If the temperature is below this mark, then it is recommended to feed the flower once every thirty days.

As you can see, caring for a domestic birch tree is not difficult. If you follow simple requirements regarding the growing conditions of the plant, it will delight its owners with its beauty and sophistication for many years.

Reproduction methods

The flower reproduces well at home in two main ways.

• The easiest way to propagate a flower is through cuttings. This can be done at any time of the year. Cuttings are carried out as follows: carefully cut from the very top several shoots on which there are formed buds. After this, rooting is carried out - either in water or by transplanting into soil, with the addition of peat and sand. In order for the cuttings to take root and take root faster, they need to be placed in a bright, warm place. The temperature should not be less than 20 degrees. If you do everything correctly, the plant will have full roots within two to three weeks. To get a voluminous plant, you need to simultaneously plant at least three or four cuttings in one pot.
• The second option is to divide the flower bush. To do this, an adult plant must be divided into several individual specimens, and then planted in different pots. The roots should be separated very carefully with a sharp tool so as not to damage them. Otherwise, the plant simply will not take root and will die.

It should be remembered that domestic birch never reproduces using seeds.

Reproduction

At home, birch trees are propagated only vegetatively, since indoor grapes do not produce flowers or fruits. Suitable for reproduction:

• young branches that have not yet become lignified, specially cut for this purpose;
• shoots cut off from the plant during routine pruning.

The easiest way to root stem cuttings is to lower their lower end into water. Place the container with the cuttings on an east or west window and change the water every day. After about 2 weeks, you will see that several roots have grown. This means that it is time to plant the cuttings in separate containers and maintain them as adult plants.

Advice! To stimulate root growth, add 1 drop of special preparations like Epin or Kornevin to the water with cuttings.

While the cuttings stand in water, practically devoid of any nutrients, the stem and leaves weaken. Therefore, the first time after planting in a pot the plant will be frail. But this can be prevented if you root the cuttings in the substrate. It is enough to stick the lower part of the branches into a damp mixture of sand and peat, and after 2 weeks they will give roots. Then they can be planted in individual pots.

Birch houseplant location

Since this plant is unpretentious, it can be placed in a bright or semi-shaded place, but direct sunlight should be avoided. Does not grow well in a dark corner without windows. The temperature in winter should be at least 15C.

It is necessary to water moderately, making sure that the earthen ball is kept moist at all times. Under no circumstances should you overfill. The plant should be watered with settled water at room temperature; it is absorbed much faster. Cold water straight from the tap can harm the plant, as it contains chlorine, which inhibits root growth.

In summer, the birch tree must be watered in the evening, after the sun has set. The drier and hotter the air in the room, the more often it is necessary to water. In winter, when the plant is dormant, it is watered in the morning with not very warm water (no more than 25 degrees), so as not to cause the plant to awaken prematurely.

For watering, it is best to use a small watering can, evenly moistening the soil around the plant and trying to direct the stream of water to the edges of the dish. When moisture is not absorbed for a long time, this is an abnormal phenomenon. Most likely, the soil has become acidic and needs to be changed.

Birch grows well and looks great when regularly sprayed with water at room temperature.

Care and replanting of birch houseplants

.In the summer, the soil must be loosened at least twice a week. Do not forget about feeding the plant with complex mineral fertilizers with the addition of macro and microelements once every two weeks. In the spring, if necessary, you need to replant the birch tree. The soil should consist of turf soil, humus and leaf soil, with the addition of coarse sand in the ratio (2:2:2:1). For planting or replanting, you also need to choose a pot.

Pots have certain properties, this must be taken into account when planting plants. So, a ceramic pot “breathes” well and allows air and moisture to pass through the walls well, so the plant will need to be watered more often; in a plastic pot, on the contrary, water evaporates only from the surface, so you will need to be more careful with watering, trying not to dry out the soil. The more roots a plant has, the larger the pot it needs.

Drainage is poured into the pot in a layer of 1-2.5 centimeters. So that by the time of replanting the old soil lags well behind the roots, we first water the flower of the indoor birch tree that we are replanting

Then we turn the pot over and carefully knock out its contents, being careful not to damage the roots. When replanting, place the flower in the center of the pot, and the upper roots, depending on the size of the container, at a distance of 1-4 centimeters relative to the edges of the pot

Holding the plant suspended, sprinkle the roots on all sides with soil. To distribute it evenly, rock the pot and lightly tap it on the sides. First, it is better to fill the pot a third with soil, then fill it to the desired level. Water the transplanted plant and place it in a darker place for 2-3 days. Don’t rush to feed the plant, as the soil still has enough nutrients for it.

Birch propagation

The birch houseplant is easily propagated by cuttings. To do this, the tops of the shoots with two to four internodes are cut off from the plant. Cuttings are rooted at a temperature of 20 degrees in water or a mixture of peat and sand. In early spring, old, bare branches of the plant must be rejuvenated by heavy pruning.

Trimmed parts of the plant are also used for propagation.

Pests

The main pests are scale insects and spider mites. If these pests are found on plants, it is necessary to treat them with insecticides purchased in specialized stores (Aktelik, Karbofos). Plants that are over-watered can be affected by powdery mildew.

To combat which fungicides are used. In order for an indoor birch tree to look good and delight you with its lush green abundance, you must first of all follow agricultural cultivation techniques. First of all, this means watering the plants on time, spraying them, replanting them, and regularly washing away dust and dirt from their leaves.

If an insect is found on a birch tree, the plant must be isolated from other flowers and treated with chemical or herbal preparations.

Features of care

Caring for a flower is not particularly difficult; all techniques are standard.

Watering requirement

Even novice plant growers can care for a birch tree at home. The flower needs periodic irrigation. You should not overdo it with moisture; it is recommended to water only when the top layer of soil dries out.

To irrigate the flower, you must use settled water at room temperature. It is advisable to use filtered liquid, where the content of harmful chlorine is practically reduced to zero. If after water procedures liquid appears in the pan, then it must be drained and the soil in the pot loosened (top layer).

Feeding

As for nutritional compositions, it is effective for house plants to use a complex fertilizer intended for decorative deciduous crops. If there is a lack of useful components in the soil of a climbing plant, all growth processes are suspended and its decorative properties are lost.

The frequency of feeding procedures is once every two weeks; they must be done at the active growing season of the birch tree. In winter, when it is dormant, there is no need to add food until the beginning of March. Fertilizers are allowed to be added to the soil only when the room temperature is above 20 °C. If the temperature in the room is below 20 °C, then the frequency of use of nutritional compositions is once every 30 days.

Pests and diseases

If care is not taken care of, the indoor birch tree can be affected by diseases and parasitic individuals. Decorative culture is often attacked by:

• Spider mites and scale insects. Harmful insects appear on ornamental crops with irregular and poor watering. The mite can be detected by the presence of a thin web on the branches and leaves of the plant. To destroy parasites, it is necessary to treat with an insecticidal preparation. To quickly restore the flower, you need to set up a watering system and loosen the soil in the pot.
• Small aphids. It is effective to use special products such as Actellica and Fitoverma against the pest. Among the traditional methods, a soap solution works well, in which, in addition to crushed laundry soap, there is also wood ash.

Improper care also often provokes the development of root rot, which leads to withering of the plant and premature loss of leaves. To save a flower, you need to carefully remove it from the flowerpot, remove damaged parts of the root system, treat the wound surface with crushed charcoal, and replant it in new soil.

If a whitish coating was found on a green pet, and it began to noticeably wither, then it was affected by powdery mildew. It is effective to combat this disease using a working solution based on Topaz.

Homemade flower without cutting - care rules

Birch is an unpretentious indoor flower, suitable for keeping in low light conditions. Flower growers also love it because it is undemanding to care. The main thing is that the stems and leaves remain healthy, because the climbing vines are the main decoration of this plant. We'll tell you how to properly grow and care for birch trees at home.

Description of the plant

Birch is the popular name for a houseplant, which is actually called cissus.

In nature, there are more than three hundred cissus - perennial plants that are vines, subshrubs and shrubs (see photo).

The name of the flower comes from the Greek word "kissos", which means "ivy". But there is nothing in common between ivy and cissus, except for some external similarities.

The birthplace of birch is the tropical and subtropical forests of Australia, Asia, Africa and South America. At home, the plant does not bloom. It is considered decorative because of the carved shape of the leaves, densely covering the thin climbing shoots, reminiscent of birch branches. The size, shape and color of the leaves depend on the type of cissus.

! There are signs according to which the birch tree survives from the house of men. If a flower is grown by a married woman, this will lead to discord in the family and possible divorce. If an unmarried girl contains cissus, then it will be difficult for her to improve her personal life. In reality, there is no evidence that signs work.

Types and varieties

Three types of birch trees are grown at home:

• Antarctic . This is the name for cissus, or indoor grapes, with creeping vines strewn with elongated dark-colored leaves. This flower is suitable for decorating the interiors of apartments and office spaces.

• Rhombolifolia . This is a type of cissus, characterized by its unpretentiousness, drought resistance, frost resistance and shade tolerance. It differs from other birch trees in the diamond-shaped leaf shape and the presence of brown fluff on the surface of the shoots.

• Multi-colored . This is the most capricious plant of all types of birch trees. It needs warm and humid air. But at the same time, this is the most beautiful cissus. It is distinguished from others by the decorative coloring of the leaves: silvery lines are observed on the dark green surface of the leaf with purple veins.

Selection of location and conditions of detention

Let's find out in what conditions a birch tree needs to be kept so that it retains its decorative appearance.

Lighting and location

Indoor cissus are shade-tolerant plants. This means that they tolerate a lack of light well, but grow well in plenty of light. The main thing is that direct rays of the sun do not fall on the birch leaves.

The optimal location for a pot with cissus is the depth of the room. It can be placed on a shelf, but it is better to hang it in a flowerpot. If you keep a flower on the windowsill, then do not place it on the south side. You should also not keep a birch tree on the balcony.

Temperature

In summer, the optimal temperature for cissus is +20…+25 oC. In winter, the flower will have enough air heated to +16...+20 oC. For multi-colored birch, it is important that the air temperature is about +23 °C, but not lower than +20 °C.

Air and humidity

The optimal air humidity is 70-80%. Birch does not tolerate drafts, dry and excessively cold air. It needs to be sprayed frequently and kept in the shower. But there is no need to wipe each leaf separately. In winter, it is better to avoid water procedures in conditions of good air humidity.

Soil and pot

The home flower birch likes to grow in nutritious, light and well-drained soil, which can be prepared by mixing:

• 1 part vermiculite;
• 1 part humus;
• 2 parts of turf land;
• 2 parts leaf soil.

Cissus does well in lightly cramped conditions. Therefore, give preference to small pots, the size of which exactly fits the root system of the plant. To prevent water stagnation, it is best to choose clay or ceramic containers with drainage holes at the bottom.

Important! There should be a drainage layer at the bottom of the pot. Expanded clay, cork or crushed brick are suitable for its construction.

Care

Since indoor climbing birch is quite unpretentious, caring for it is easy. Even beginners in the field of floriculture can handle it.

Top dressing

The house birch plant needs to be fed 2 times a month during the period of active growth. They begin to apply fertilizers in March and finish in October. Complex mineral fertilizers developed specifically for indoor flowers (Zdraven, Kemira, Agricola) are suitable. Fertilizing should be combined with watering. For 1 liter of water you need to take 1 g of fertilizer.

Loosening, mulching

The soil in which the indoor birch tree grows should be very loose in itself. If the soil becomes crusty every time after watering, this indicates that you have selected the wrong soil mixture. The use of decorative mulch will help to avoid hardening of the top layer of soil.

Pinching, pinching, pruning

Typically, indoor flowers that are shrubs or subshrubs need pruning. Birch in this case is no exception. Every spring (preferably in March), the cissus needs to be pruned: remove all bare old lashes that have lost their decorative qualities. Shorten shoots that are too long. This will rejuvenate the plant and make its crown more luxuriant.

Attention! Some gardeners deliberately do not prune the birch tree, allowing the plant to grow the way it “wants”. If you are satisfied with the arbitrary shape of the flower, this is quite acceptable.

Transfer

A cissus transplant is necessary if:

• when watering, you notice that water is poorly absorbed (it should seep through the soil instantly);
• the plant is sick (the roots rot and the leaves dry);
• The birch tree became too crowded in the pot and stopped growing.

If there are no problems with the flower, then it can be replanted no more than once every 3-4 years.

Reproduction

At home, birch trees are propagated only vegetatively, since indoor grapes do not produce flowers or fruits. Suitable for reproduction:

• young branches that have not yet become lignified, specially cut for this purpose;
• shoots cut off from the plant during routine pruning.

The easiest way to root stem cuttings is to lower their lower end into water. Place the container with the cuttings on an east or west window and change the water every day. After about 2 weeks, you will see that several roots have grown. This means that it is time to plant the cuttings in separate containers and maintain them as adult plants.

Advice! To stimulate root growth, add 1 drop of special preparations like Epin or Kornevin to the water with cuttings.

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While the cuttings stand in water, practically devoid of any nutrients, the stem and leaves weaken. Therefore, the first time after planting in a pot the plant will be frail.

But this can be prevented if you root the cuttings in the substrate. It is enough to stick the lower part of the branches into a damp mixture of sand and peat, and after 2 weeks they will give roots.

Then they can be planted in individual pots.

Diseases and pests

Problems that you may encounter when growing cissus, their causes and solutions:

• The tips of the leaves dry out . Most likely, the air in the room is too dry. Humidify it with a special humidifier. You can increase the humidity level by hanging wet laundry in the room. Another option that experienced gardeners recommend is to use a tray with wet stones (expanded clay, pieces of red brick or other moisture-retaining materials) at the bottom.
• Brown spots appear on the surface of the spots . This is a sign of brown spotting, a fungal disease that develops when moisture stagnates in the pot. Spray the birch tree with a 0.2% solution of Fundazol and continue to follow the watering regime.
• Cissus produces long shoots with frail leaves . Most likely, the soil in the pot has become too poor. Feed the plant or replant it in a pot with updated soil.
• The flower suddenly began to shed its leaves . This happens if the birch tree has suffered a sharp temperature change. There is no way to help the plant. You'll have to wait until the shoots produce new leaves.

An indoor birch tree can become a victim of pests such as scale insects and spider mites. Most often they infect cissus at low levels of air humidity and infrequent watering.

The scale insect is indicated by small growths that are firmly adhered to the surface of the stem. They can also be seen on the reverse side of the sheet.

You can recognize spider mites by the small webs stretched on the leaves and vines of the plant.

Often, to control pests of indoor flowers, soapy water is used or mites and scale insects are removed manually. But in the case of cissus, this will not help, since it has too many leaves, thin and long shoots: it will be very easy to lose sight of several pests. Therefore, it is better to use insecticides. It is convenient to use Actellik or Karbofos against ticks and scale insects.

Birch is a common indoor plant, the decorative value of which is made up of climbing vines covered with beautiful foliage. Due to its easy care and unpretentious conditions, it is often used to decorate offices and other public spaces. This is one of the best plants that can be recommended for growing a beginner.

Popular birch varieties for growing at home

Antarctic cissus is a species with entire, serrated, ovate leaves. It tolerates shaded corners of the room well and clings to the support with the help of antennae. The reverse side of the foliage has red pubescence. This species does not tolerate dryness in winter and too high temperatures, as well as shading.

Cissus rhombifolia is a species with beautiful carved foliage, the leaf blade is tripartite. Often grown in pots without direct sunlight. The length of the lashes increases to 2 m over the season.

"Ellen Danica" is a flower with beautiful dissected leaves.

Cissus multicolored is a species that does not like temperature changes and direct sunlight. The front part of the leaf plate has beautiful white stripes, the back side is purple. The plant needs support. This species tolerates shade well.

Cissus cactus is a rare indoor species with thickened shoots that clings to support with tendrils.

Cissus rotundifolia - leaf plates are ovoid in shape with a serrated edge.

Cissus - home care for indoor birch

Cissus - kissos (Greek), means "ivy" , another name for "indoor grape" , is a vine of tropical origin. In nature, it is found in many tropical and subtropical jungles of both hemispheres.

its popular nickname “birch” because of its leaves, which are very similar to birch leaves. With proper care, it produces small flowers, which then turn into small berries . It clings to supports using antennae.

At home, indoor birch trees are grown in hanging pots, and then the birch shoots fall in the form of a green cascade, or are directed upward with the help of supports. You can make a wonderful combined composition when one part of the branches hangs freely downwards, and the other is directed upwards.

There is a long-standing belief that indoor birch gives a person strength, improves health, and prevents infections from colds. Absolutely unpretentious, quite simple in appearance, this plant can provide a huge amount of green mass, turning a room into a real greenhouse.

Types of indoor cissus

There are more than 300 species in nature, but much fewer are domesticated. This:

• quadrangular (cactus-shaped) - the shoots are thick, about 1 cm in diameter, tetrahedral (hence the name). The leaves consist of three parts, are small, and fall quickly. The species is photophilous and grows quite slowly.
• bicolor (multi-colored) - a climbing shrub with ellipsoid leaf blades covered with silver spots with a purple tint. The flowers are yellow, collected in umbrellas.
• Antarctic - the leaves have the shape of an elongated heart, herbaceous - green. The flowers look like little green umbrellas.
• rhombifolia - a fast-growing vine that requires support, the shoots are thin, the leaf blades are complex, consisting of three diamond-shaped parts. The entire plant is covered with reddish hair, which increases its decorative value.

Care instructions

Cissus is an unpretentious plant and, with proper care, grows quickly and delights with an abundance of juicy, bright green shoots with beautiful leaves.

Site selection and temperature

It is very important to place the birch tree in the right place. With the exception of some species, cissus is a shade-loving plant, which is completely contraindicated in bright sunlight .

It can grow away from windows or in eastern, western and northern areas. If there is not enough natural light, you can add artificial light - this will not harm .

Birches are quite thermophilic, and feel great at temperatures up to +25° C. The lower limit is +5° C, provided that this is a short period, no more than 2-3 days. But constant drafts are destructive for them and often lead to death. The optimal temperature is +16-19° C.

For the winter, it is better to place the bush in a cool room - from 12 to 15 ° C. In spring and summer, you can take it outside, placing it on a balcony, loggia or in the front garden. The exception is multi-colored, which does not tolerate drafts and temperatures below 15° C.

The most resistant is the Antarctic cissus; it can withstand cold down to 5°C .

Optimal soil composition

Mix equal amounts of humus, turf soil, peat, leaf soil and sand. The substrate must be neutral or slightly acidic, containing humus.

Cissus pests

Most often, indoor birch trees are attacked by scale insects, spider mites and aphids:

• Aphid . A dangerous sucking parasite that settles in colonies and feeds on the sap of a plant, leading to its death. You can get rid of them by spraying the affected flower with infusions of garlic, marigolds, celandine, and potato tops. Of the chemical insecticides, Intavir, Fitoverm, Preparation - 30, Kinmiks, Aktara help.
• Spider mite . Very small, difficult to see with the naked eye. Its presence is determined by the cobwebs entwining the leaf blades of the plant. It does not like moisture, so frequent spraying of the flower can help in the fight against it. Sulfur and phosphorus agents, infusions of onion and garlic, and the preparations Aldicarb and Karbofos also help.
• Shield . Tiny insects resembling flat ovals with a hard shell, tightly attached to cuttings, leaves or stems. Having discovered this parasite on a plant, you need to treat it with an insecticide such as Aktara or Aktellik.

Home care

The plant does not require any special care and can grow in any conditions. But in order for the plant to look especially attractive, you should follow some rules for its maintenance and cultivation.

Lighting and temperature

Indoor birch grows best in bright light. But the flower does not like direct rays of the sun, so it is preferable to keep it on the south or west side. In bright light, the leaves will turn pale and the flower will begin to lose its attractiveness.

TIP: The optimal temperature for roisissus is 17-25 degrees. In winter, the temperature is preferably no higher than 16 degrees.

However, if this is not possible, it is not necessary to do this - the flower will spend the rest period just fine in normal room conditions at average temperature.

In summer, a home birch tree can be placed outside in a place that is not exposed to direct sunlight.

Roicissus easily tolerates growing away from windows. Its hanging shoots look very beautiful in floor flower stands, so you can decorate empty corners of your room this way.

Watering and air humidity

Frequent and abundant watering is a necessary condition for maintaining a birch tree. In this case, soft water is used, since roisissus does not like lime.

In winter, the plant needs to be watered much less often, but only when kept in a cool room.

If the room is hot, then the frequency of watering should be the same as in summer.

A native of tropical forests, rhoicissus loves high air humidity.

In summer it needs to be sprayed regularly. This procedure is also important for cleaning leaves from dust.

ATTENTION: When determining watering rates, consider what pot the birch tree is grown in. Ceramic pots allow water to pass through and actively evaporate it, and the plant should be watered more often. In a plastic pot there is a risk of waterlogging the soil, since the water does not evaporate from it

Excessive watering of the soil in such a pot risks rotting of the root system.

In a plastic pot there is a risk of soil becoming waterlogged, since the water does not evaporate from it. Excessive watering of the soil in such a pot risks rotting the root system.

During watering, fertilizers must be added to the water every two weeks. Any universal mixtures for indoor decorative foliage plants sold in retail outlets are suitable.

You can feed it with drinking tea and infusion of chamomile. They also contain some nutrients.

IMPORTANT: If there is a lack of nutrients in the soil during cultivation, the roisissus slows down its growth and begins to turn yellow.

Soil and transplantation rules

After purchasing, the birch tree should be immediately freed from the transport substrate and transplanted into a new pot.

If the root system is completely entangled in the earthen ball, then select a pot 5-6 centimeters larger than the store-bought one.

Unlike other plants, rhoicissus does not require time to acclimatize; it tolerates changing conditions and any transplantation well.

Roicissus prefers loose nutrient substrates, the basis of which is turf and leafy soil. You can add humus to the mixture, one part to 2 parts turf and 2 the same amount of leaf soil. For looseness, one part of sand or peat-sand mixture is also added.

TIP: Replanting is necessary annually for plants aged 2-3 years; upon reaching the age of three, it is reduced to once every two years.

During the growth period, when transplanting rhoicissus, the pot is taken 3-4 centimeters larger than the previous one. Be sure to install drainage to prevent the plant from flooding.

Roicissus care at home, photo, birch tree, how to care

Rhoicissus is a fast-growing herbaceous perennial of the grape family with climbing or creeping shoots that in natural conditions can reach a length of 3 meters or more. Rhoicissus is native to the tropics of Central and Southern Africa.

In indoor floriculture, the plant is grown as a hanging plant; its stems, without pruning, stretch up to 1.5 meters in length. The leaves of roisissus are quite large, painted in rich shades of green, and can have different shapes depending on the variety (grape, rounded, palmate, etc.).

The flowering of rhoicissus is not particularly remarkable; it happens only in natural conditions: in summer, short flower stalks with umbrella inflorescences, uniting many very small greenish flowers, appear on the bushes of the plant from the axils of the leaves.

Also be sure to check out how to grow Cissus and Tetrastigma Voignier plants.

Roicissus: care at home. Briefly

Roicissus Rhombicus. Photo

Rhoicissus flowering

The rhoicissus plant blooms extremely rarely at home. In nature, flowering usually occurs at the beginning of summer: at this time, inconspicuous small flowers of a greenish tint appear from the axils of the leaves, collected in umbrella inflorescences on short petioles.

Spraying

Homemade roisissus can grow actively at low humidity and tolerates the dry air of city apartments well. However, the plant responds well to regular spraying: its foliage acquires a more saturated green hue, the procedure also helps to avoid drying out of the tips of the leaf blades.

Spray roisissus 2 times a week with warm, settled water.

Lighting

Roicissus does not need intense and prolonged lighting; it grows well in fairly bright, but diffused light or in partial shade. It is best to place a flower pot on a south, east or west window, shading it from active midday rays.

Roisissus pot

The container for growing the plant must be spacious and stable, and it will have to be changed quite often, since the roiscissus grows very quickly. When the diameter of the pot reaches 30 cm, the plant can no longer be replanted, but only annually update the top layer of soil.

Priming

The plant does not have any special requirements for soil quality; any loose commercial soil enriched with nutrients is perfect for it. The soil mixture for roisissus can be prepared at home from leaf, turf and garden soil with the addition of river sand or perlite (the ratio of ingredients is 1: 1: 1: 0.5).

Feeding and fertilizer

Due to the fact that roisissus grows very actively at home, it quickly takes all nutrients from the soil, so their reserves should be replenished regularly. Fertilizing is carried out every 2 weeks with any liquid complex fertilizer for indoor plants. Roicissus also responds well to organic feeding.

Trimming

To prevent the roisissus bush from growing over time and losing its decorative value, it should be regularly trimmed, during which the tops of elongated shoots are pinched, and stems that stick out to the sides and spoil the appearance of the bush are removed.

The cut parts take root easily and new plants can be obtained from them.

Rest period

Caring for rhoicissus at home also involves properly organizing a rest period for the plant. With the arrival of winter, when daylight hours are significantly reduced, the pot with the flower is transferred to a cool room with an air temperature of about +15°C, it is watered rarely and very moderately to prevent rotting of the roots, and feeding is temporarily suspended.

Growing rhoicissus from seeds

Rhoicissus seeds have extremely low germination, so this method is rarely used for propagation. It is much easier to obtain new plants using vegetative methods.

Propagation of rhoicissus by cuttings

The apical parts of the stems, which have 1 living bud and 2-3 formed leaves, are used as cuttings. Having cut the planting material and treated the cut areas with crushed coal, the cuttings are sent to root in a glass of water or in any loose substrate.

Rooting is easy and does not take much time. When several strong roots appear on the cuttings, they are planted in individual pots.

Propagation of rhoicissus by parts of the stem

The method is similar to propagation by cuttings, only in this case the chopped planting material is laid out horizontally in containers with soil and covered with film or glass to create greenhouse conditions. Within a month, new shoots will begin to develop from the axils of the leaves; after some time, the stronger plants are planted in permanent containers.

Reproduction by dividing the bush

From an adult large rhoicissus you can get several new ones by simply cutting it when transplanting it into sections with parts of the root system of the mother plant. All cutting areas are treated with charcoal, new plants are planted in suitable containers.

Rhoicissus digitata

A highly decorative variety with unusual palmate leaves, the surface of which is glossy, leathery, and painted in a very rich emerald green hue. The reverse side of the leaf blade is covered with thin reddish fibers. In nature it blooms with inconspicuous greenish-yellow flowers.

Rhoicissus rhomboidea

The most common variety in indoor floriculture with long flexible shoots covered with fairly large juicy green leaves of complex shape, consisting of three diamond-shaped parts. It blooms in nature with small greenish-whitish flowers.

Cape Rhoicissus (Rhoicissus capensis)

A climbing vine-like plant with beautiful whole

and leathery leaves of a malachite-green hue, shaped like grapes. It blooms in nature with very small greenish flowers.

Houseplant birch: description

Birch, or rhoicissus, is closely related to the cissus family, which includes more than 300 species of shrubs, vines and subshrubs. This name comes from the Greek kissos, which means ivy. Roicissus, like cissus, is not an ivy; this name was given due to their external similarity. This plant is native to tropical forests.

What does roisissus look like? This plant looks like a vine, see photo, the stems of which can grow up to two meters, the leaves are green all year round.

In apartment conditions, cissus rarely blooms, but its flowers can hardly be called beautiful, since they are rather inconspicuous. But the birch leaves grow gorgeous - diamond-shaped, a little like the leaves of a real forest birch.

This “living” climbing decoration comes from the grape family, and it is very easy to grow it yourself.

How many types of birch are there?

Rhombic rhoicissus - is a long stem (up to 1.5-2 m) with thin shoots and bright green leaves. The outer side of the leaves can be emerald, the underside - lighter tones.

All stems, like the leaves, have a small “edge” of a reddish color. In addition, small tendrils can be found on the stems.

Roissus of this species is suitable for growing in special flowerpots; it is used to decorate columns or phytowalls.

Cape roisissus is a climbing plant that can be grown on supports. Its stems reach a length of 2 meters. Characterized by rapid growth. It has beautiful decorative leaves that look like grapes. Most often used for volumetric phytocompositions.

Palmate roisissus is very different from its counterparts. It was named so because of the shape of its leaves, which look like fingers. This type is actively used for decorating rooms and phytofigurines. The leaves are painted in a bright emerald color, covered on the inside with fine reddish hair.

Felt roisissus has the simplest leaf shape of all, that is, round. The edge of the leaf is wavy, the leaves themselves are dark green in color. The outer side of the leaf is glossy and shiny, the underside has a small edge of reddish pile. When flowering, inflorescences of small cream flowers appear.

The three-toothed rhoicissus has a complex leaf structure; the plate is divided into 3 parts. The leaf edge is coarsely toothed. The upper side is painted dark green, the lower part of the leaf is in lighter colors. The flowers are yellow, with a barely noticeable green tint.

By watching the video below you can learn about the features of caring for the Roicissus plant at home:

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Houseplants give your home a very special atmosphere, enliven rooms and make you feel closer to nature. They are also indispensable in work areas - any faceless and uncomfortable office will be transformed if it is slightly refreshed with the help of various ficus, vines or violets.

There is also a separate direction of design art, when, with the help of the right combination of indoor plants, an exclusive design is created, designed to emphasize the main idea of ​​each specific room.

Birch is a houseplant that many lovers of green pets have. She attracts with her unpretentiousness and ability to adapt to a wide variety of conditions.

Caring for a plant at home

Homemade grapes or birch trees have long been living in the houses and apartments of lovers of ornamental plants. The plant is characterized by fast growth, unpretentiousness and the ability to create excellent living decor.

A few tips for caring for birch trees

This plant does not like exposure to direct sunlight. They can burn the leaves. If a birch tree is disturbed by bright light, this can be seen in its condition: the leaves will lighten several tones, they will lose their glossy shine, and they will begin to fade. In this case, you need to move the container with the flower to a more shaded place.

• A birch tree will grow better if its soil is loosened frequently. This should be done at least once a week.
• The flower does not like excess moisture, but despite this, the leaves need to be sprayed sometimes. Especially in winter, when greenery can suffer from dry air.
• There should be no drafts in the room where the birch tree lives. It is also not recommended to ventilate it on the balcony. The plant may get sick after such walks.
• To rejuvenate the vine, once a month you should carefully trim all old shoots and trim any that are too long. Then the flower will have a well-groomed appearance.

How to choose soil and replant

Before purchasing a birch tree in a store, you need to carefully inspect it. The leaves of the plant should not look drooping, in addition, the cuttings should have two buds.