postheadericon Caltha(Calta, hierba centella)

It is a genus comprising about 30 species of herbaceous perennials that spans temperate and cold zones. It breeds across Europe, but more abundantly in the northern regions.

Caltha flower

Caltha flower

They set their roots in the margins of lakes, streams or wet meadows and reach 60 centimeters in height. The leaves have toothed margins, heart shaped and bright green.

The hollow flower stem

The hollow flower stem

The hollow flower stem is highly branched, most are close to the ground and the flowers are bright yellow or white, sometimes double. They state that the soil is wet or the pond. Place them in sunny or partially shady areas where water does not exceed 15-20 centimeters They require neutral or slightly acid soil rich in peat to retain moisture well.

caltha_palustris

caltha_palustris

Transplanting in the fall or spring. For the fertilizer will be sufficient to light one year based pills and rich in microelements slow disintegration, placed near the roots. They can be placed directly on the ground or in pots, and cleaning and facilitators will not be invaded by other species. The variety “obtuse” You can stick in damp Rockies.

Hierba Cantella

Hierba Cantella

Caltha-palustris flower

Caltha-palustris flower

The plague is the most annoying of slugs and snails and fungal diseases are also common, so it must be monitored to prevent its spread. Multiply by sowing seeds or by division of kills, much easier than is done in spring.

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