Jovibarba

Family. Crassulaceae.

Origin. Of Eastern Europe.

Description. Jovibarba is an amazing, rare, small herbaceous succulent that forms leaf rosettes up to 20 cm in diameter from waxy, hard, triangular leaves 2.5 - 4 cm long in most species. The leaf blades are spatulate, curved, fleshy, usually with a reddish-red color. brown tips. The color of the leaves varies from green to burgundy with pale yellow edges. The peduncle rises from the center of the rosette to a height of up to 20 cm and bears pale yellow or greenish, pink or purple, rather attractive bell-shaped flowers with six petals, about 1 cm in diameter, which open sequentially over 2 months. Blooms from June to August. Plants bloom in their second or third year of life.

After flowering ends, the leaf rosette dies. Such plants are called 'monocarpics'.

Height. Up to 20 cm.

Jovibarba - care at home

Temperature conditions

In summer, normal room temperature is suitable for growing jovibarba; in winter, it is desirable to lower it to 15° C. 

Lighting

Bright light with slight shading from direct sunlight in summer.

Substrate

Porous, nutritious, lightweight, with the addition of coarse sand to improve drainage. 

Feeding

Every month during the growing season, jovibarba is fed with fertilizer for succulents, diluted to half the recommended dosage.

Purpose

A very decorative plant for collectors, it will take up very little space.

Flowering time

The buds adorn this succulent in the summer months. The flowering period is long - up to 2 months.

Air humidity

There are no special requirements; dry air from heated rooms is quite suitable.

Soil moisture

Water moderately during the period of active growth, only when the top layer of soil dries out. In winter, reduce watering - just so that the earthen ball does not dry out.

Transplant

Transplantation is carried out as needed to change the soil or when the bush has outgrown its pot. Adult specimens are transplanted approximately every 2 years, in the spring.

Reproduction

Propagated by daughter rosettes. Rosettes of adult plants can be divided into parts with a sharp disinfected knife. Each division should have its own roots. It is best to first make a cut with a blade and then tear the rosette. The torn surface will heal faster than the cut surface. To prevent rotting, let each part dry out for 1-2 days. Plant young seedlings in well-drained, porous soil. Jovibarba also reproduces by seeds, but this leads to hybridization of different plants.

Pests and diseases

Quite rare. Root rot due to waterlogging, especially in winter.