The flower market is so rich that even the most exotic plants can be found on it. In this article, we will talk about the Hawaiian rose, which is not called so because of its belonging to the same genus and family. This is an amazing plant, some properties of which were discovered only in the second half of the twentieth century. The following is a description of the plant, methods of growing it and principles of care.
Hawaiian Rose General Information
Rosa Hawaiian (Argyrea sinewy, Elephant dredge, Shaggy morning glory) is a perennial creeper of the genus Argyrea of the Vjunkovye family, which reaches 10 m in length. The name is also found in English (Hawaiian baby woodrose, which translates as a small Hawaiian tree-like rose). It is often confused with Hawaiian woodrose, but these are very different species.
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The natural habitat of the flower-entheogen is East India, Burma and Bangladesh. However, this flower can be grown in any part of the world, especially often it can be found in Africa and Hawaii.
The flower is represented by a slender, tree-like, curly trunk with heart-shaped green terry leaves and tubular flowers of different colors (from yellow to purple) about 5-7 cm long.
The fruits are seeds, similar to a wooden rose, which are in pods of 4-6 pieces.
Use in traditional medicine
The roots of the plant are used in folk medicine for the treatment of diabetes, arthritis and infertility in men. In India, this flower has become a folk antiseptic whose anti-inflammatory properties are very useful to the poor.
Note! The Hawaiian rose cannot be used by pregnant women, those who have problems with the urinary and reproductive systems or who have recently had abdominal surgery due to the plant causing uterine contractions.
Psychotropic properties of the plant
A small amount of seeds is used for the effect of mild euphoria and increased libido. However, it can also cause nausea and weakness. Hallucinations were not usually observed, but rare cases were seen. Hawaiian rose is considered a mild narcotic substance that is similar to LSD. Valid for 7 (sometimes 12) hours.
Some gardeners are wondering: “Why can’t you grow Hawaiian roses on your own site?” The answer is simple: in Russia, the fruits of Argirea sinewy have been banned since 2009 as a precursor of LSD. The flower is listed in the List of narcotic drugs, psychotropic substances and their precursors to be controlled in the Russian Federation.
Attention! If this plant is found at the gardener in Russia, he will pay a fine, and the plantings themselves will be destroyed.
Rose seeds
Growing a flower: how to plant on the street
Since the plant comes from Asia, it easily takes root and grows in tropical climatic conditions. It is best to root Hawaiian baby woodrose with cuttings than to plant seeds, because there is more chance that the flower will take root and bloom.
Also, if special conditions are not created, the seeds may simply die. Planting a plant is in mid-spring, when the soil is already warmed up, and the weather is warm and favorable. The flower should be exposed to direct sunlight. The terrain is better to choose calm and very warm. Or you can grow it indoors.
Note! If the climate is continental or any other, then to grow a Hawaiian rose you need to create special conditions: saturate the soil with humus, sand and make sure that it is loose and moist.
In order for the seeds to sprout faster, the owner usually carries out a scarification procedure. Scarification is a special violation of the shell of the seed of a plant with a view to its early growth.
Usually, hard skin is combed a little, or small incisions are made. Then the fruits are soaked in water for 24 hours and planted in the ground. The time of the first shoots varies from 3 days to 2 months, depending on the conditions created. The temperature for growth should be approximately 22 to 26 degrees.
Landing procedure step by step
- Prepare cuttings.
- Dig a hole up to 40 cm deep and fill it with prepared soil in advance.
- At 30-35 cm, plant cuttings.
- Pour on top and compact the soil.
- Pour plenty of water.
- Can be covered with foil.
After a couple of months, the plant will grow and you will need to install a lattice or other support so that it does not fall.
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Growing a Hawaiian rose as a houseplant
As an indoor plant, Elephant dredge is quite problematic to grow, because:
- special conditions must be created and constantly maintained: temperature, humidity and lighting;
- the flower is quite voluminous, so it will take up a lot of space;
- the plant requires constant care (cutting, loosening the soil, feeding, etc.);
It often happens that at home Argirea sinewy simply does not bloom or few fruits are formed (it happens that they are small and / or poor-quality). Accordingly, the owner does not achieve the desired result, although he spends time and energy on it.
Therefore, if you grow a Hawaiian rose, it is better to do this either in a private house or outside the city.
Plant care
For a Hawaiian rose, frequent and plentiful watering is necessary, because the plant is very fond of moisture. The main thing is not to overdo it, because the plant will begin to rot. That is, it is important that the soil is moist, but not wet. In winter, watering should be reduced.
The soil should be nutritious, filled with minerals, well-drained. You can fertilize the soil with a mixture for ornamental plants. Although, in principle, any fertilizer is suitable.
Note! For the successful cultivation of Hawaiian roses, the soil must be well filled with humus.
Typically, the plant is pruned so that it looks more neat and beautiful. Thus, they give the desired shape, yet it is an ornamental plant.
Pruning is useful for the flower itself, because after cutting weak shoots, the stronger ones begin to intensively develop. For young shoots, the pincing procedure is often used.
Attention! You can transplant the Hawaiian rose starting from the second year of life.
Features of wintering a flower
At this time, you need to reduce watering if grown as a home plant.
If it is outside, then it is simply necessary to cover it well, because the flower itself is not very frost-resistant.
Flowering Hawaiian roses
Flowering of Hawaiian baby woodrose occurs from June to August, starting from the second year after planting, if there are suitable conditions. In winter, growth stops. During and after flowering, the plant needs to be well watered and fertilized.
What to do if it does not bloom, what are the possible reasons? If it does not bloom, then the reason is that the plant simply has not created the necessary conditions. That is, it may be a little light, water, minerals or space. Therefore, in fact, it is not advisable to grow a flower in the apartment.
Attention! A Hawaiian rose can be propagated by both seeds and cuttings. More often propagated by cuttings, because it is more convenient and simpler.
Diseases, pests and ways to combat them
Shaggy morning glory, like other plants, is sometimes affected by diseases and pests:
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- rotting of the roots is caused by too much fluid and high acidity of the soil, and this is expressed in the loss of foliage and weakness of the stem;
- drying out the plant indicates a lack of water - the leaves begin to fall off and the trunk weakens;
- pests can be: aphids, spider mites and scale insects (to cure a flower, you need to spray it with Fitoverm or Aktellik solutions).
Hawaiian baby woodrose is an interesting, large, curly and unusual flower that requires care, but is still grown by gardeners. The plant is used to treat health problems and for personal purposes, because it has a psychotropic effect. However, do not forget that by law it is forbidden to grow it.
