Golteria sent out is a new hit among Christmas potted plants. It creates a magical atmosphere, but is not as popular as the star of Bethlehem or the Christmas cactus, which usually decorate Polish homes in December.
It can bring a breath of freshness to your interior. Golteria is easy to grow and will certainly look great in the living room or bedroom, as well as in the kitchen, e.g. as a decoration on the Christmas Eve table. So be sure to take it home when you see it while shopping at the garden store.
Golteria is a plant from the Ericaceae family it can be grown both in the garden as a shrub and in a pot. It has an exotic origin because it naturally grows in areas of North Americabut it also does quite well in the Polish climate.
Golteria planted at home usually reaches about 10-15 cm in height, although there are also taller varieties. Its advantages are dark green, shiny leaves and decorative red fruits in a shade of intense coral, which appear in winter.so it can be a wonderful Christmas decoration. It blooms pink from July to August.
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The sent out camp is not particularly demanding, but nIt feels best in humus, acidic soil (ph between 3.5 and 4.2) and moderately moist. It has similar requirements to traditional heather.
There is no problem with growing it in a darker corner of the apartment, although it prefers brighter, preferably semi-shaded positions. When it comes to the care of a gloter plant, it should be watered regularly, but with a small amount of water.because this plant does not tolerate overwatering.
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The flower garden is not only beautiful, but also useful. Its fruits are edible, although not very tasty, but the most valuable nutrients are found in the leaves of the plant, from which (therefore) extracts are often obtained. They contain essential oils, tannins and glycosides.
Thanks to this golteria sent out has anti-inflammatory, warming, antibacterial and analgesic properties. Extracts from it can help with muscle pain, joint pain and swelling. They are also used in inhalations and aromatherapy, among others, to help the patient relax.
