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Many summer residents are well aware of the Basil water-collecting. It is common in central Russia. The plant is unpretentious, tolerates shady places well and does not die even in severe frosts. Cut inflorescences last for a long time, so you can create interesting flower arrangements and bouquets from it.
General description of basil aquifer
The birthplace of "Basil water-catching" (lat. Thalíctrum aquilegiifolium) is Africa, mainly the southern part of the continent. Found in the mountains and foothills of the northern hemisphere of the planet, and in America. Botanists managed to identify about 150 species. The culture prefers a climate where temperatures and weather are mild. In its natural environment, the plant can be seen near lakes and on the edges of forests and mountains. "Basil" is a perennial and honey plant.
This is a high culture, subject to a number of conditions, it can stretch up to 1.2-2 meters. The roots are creeping, the leaves are shaped like a triangle. The buds have different colors: yellow, purple, white, pink and lilac. It is a perennial representative of the flora, belongs to the Buttercup family.
The main distinguishing feature of the Basil is the sepals, which are often confused with ordinary leaves. Its flowers are symmetrical, there are 4 leaves in the perianth, and when the bud opens, they fall off. The stamens of flowers form something like a cloud.
"Basil" is a perennial mesophytic plant that grows in deciduous and mixed forests, as well as in mountainous areas
Features of reproduction
There are 3 main ways of breeding "Basil":
- growing from seeds;
- by grafting;
- dividing the bush.
The first method is the most time consuming. Collecting seeds of "Basil" is carried out from the end of September until the very beginning of winter. It is impossible to collect in August, there is a great risk that nothing will grow out of them. The material is dried before spring sowing, validation is also required. With the seed method, the flowers bloom only for 2 years, but the signs of the variety disappear.
Cutting the "Basil" is the easiest way to reproduce. As a cutting, you can use a rhizome or a small section of the shoot.
"Basil waterborne" is best propagated by cuttings
Planting is carried out in a place where there is predominantly shade, covered with a jar or other transparent container. The soil should be light. It is imperative to carry out the ventilation procedure, removing the shelter for 30 minutes daily.
According to the third method, the division of the Basilis water-collecting bush is carried out in the spring, before the start of active growth. Each separated bush must have at least 1 bud. Planting is carried out in a shady place, and the soil is covered with mulch. There is no special care, you just need to regularly water and loosen the ground. During the first 3 years, the bush does not require feeding, but on condition that the soil was fertilized during planting.
Application in landscape design
If you look at the photo of "Basilist of the catchment", then it immediately becomes clear that it is ideal for decorating a personal plot. It is used to equip:
- natural borders;
- for unique and sophisticated compositions;
- for landing in large tracts;
- culture can even act as an accent on a site, especially in an open space.
If you look at the photo, then "Basil" is combined with cotoneaster, magnolias and euonymus. It is even planted with rhubarb, phlox, buzulnik and irises, as well as dark-leaved shrubs.
This representative of the flora looks good in single and group plantings, pleases the eye with delicate flowers for a long time.
Planting and caring for a basil aquifer
Shrubs tolerate sunny places and areas where there is shade. If it grows in partial shade, it can stretch up to 2 meters. Feels good near ponds and tall trees.
Bushes can not be transplanted for several years.
The process of planting and caring in the open field for the "Basilis drainage" is simple, but you should know some of the subtleties that allow you to grow a truly beautiful bush.
Timing
Bushes can be planted in spring (mid to late May) or fall. The main condition is to cut the aerial part before planting.
Site selection and soil preparation
It is necessary to choose a place for the landing of the "Basilis water-collecting" for a long time. He does not like transplants, and on average has been growing for at least 10 years.
There are no special requirements for site selection. He feels equally well under the sun and under the crown of trees.
When planting a seedling, mineral fertilizer and humus must be added to the hole without fail. After placing the plant in the ground and burying it, it must be thoroughly watered, and a layer of mulch should be laid on top.
Landing algorithm
Despite the unpretentiousness, when planting, you should adhere to the following steps:
- Holes are formed, the distance between them should be at least 50 cm.
- Fertilizer is added.
- The soaked saplings of "Basilis waterborne" are immersed in the ground.
- Fall asleep with earth.
- Thorough watering is carried out with a solution in which the plants were soaked.
- In case of subsidence of the earth, add more (the neck of the root must be at ground level without fail).
- Cover the planting with mulch.
You can prepare a mixture for the hole. It is made on the basis of leaf humus with the addition of compost and complex mineral fertilizer.
For a high-quality engraftment of the roots of "Basil", you can use the solution of "Kornevin", "Heteroauxin", "Gamt". The roots should be kept in it for at least 2 hours, best of all 6.
"Basil water-bearing" is suitable for decorating winter bouquets
Care features
There are no special requirements for caring for young plants, especially if the fertilization procedure was carried out during planting. The main thing is to water the seedlings abundantly and often. Already mature plants do not require frequent moisture intake.
After 3 years from the moment of disembarkation, it is recommended to fertilize Basil with any means, the main thing is that it contains nitrogen. This should be done 1 time in the spring.
In the fall, the fertilization process is also carried out once using organic complex compounds. They bring in 30-40 g for each bush, it is desirable to deepen it into the ground or under mulch.
Diseases and pests
There are 3 main pests of the "Basil water-collecting":
- Golden bronze. This insect eats inflorescences. You can get rid of in 2 ways: spraying and applying a special agent under the bush. The first method is not entirely suitable, since you can only get rid of those pests that are directly on the plant, in addition, other insects can be poisoned. For the second method, Diazin or Medvetox is suitable.Important! In order to prevent the appearance of golden bronze on the "Basilis water-collecting", it is imperative to remove rotten stumps from the site, it is in them that these insects multiply.
- Powdery mildew. The appearance of this disease is signaled by white spots on yellowing foliage. You can get rid of it with the help of "Topaz".
- Aphid. You can fix this problem with insecticides. These insects usually appear during dry seasons.
To avoid pests and diseases, do not forget about regular weeding and loosening of the soil. In general, the plant is stable and under favorable environmental conditions it never gets sick and resists pests well.
The medicinal properties of basil aquifer
"Basilis water-catching" is listed in the Red Book of the Komi Republic and a number of other administrative territories of the Russian Federation. The main threat to extinction is deforestation.
Despite its poisonous properties, the plant is considered medicinal, it is used in folk medicine. Found in it:
- fatty acids, including linoleic, aquilegium;
- phytoncides;
- coumarins;
- tannins;
- alkaloids including tammin, berberine, magnoflorin;
- phenol carboxylic acids;
- glycosides;
- fixed oils;
- cyanogenic compounds.
The plant has a pronounced antibacterial effect, it has analgesic and hemostatic properties. May act as an anti-inflammatory agent.
Medicinal tinctures are prepared from the roots of Vasilistnik Vodosborolistny, which allow to remove puffiness and cure female pathologies. From the herb, infusions are obtained to eliminate uterine bleeding, epilepsy and jaundice, rheumatism and dermatitis.
Fresh leaves are good for getting rid of pus in wounds and skin diseases. They are used to combat diaper rash.
Application in traditional medicine
There are several simple and effective recipes for using Basil Watershed.
For hypertension, dry raw materials are used, 50 g of which are poured into 500 ml of vodka. Send the mixture to a dark place for 1 week. After that, you should filter the tincture from "Basil waterborne" and use 4 times a day, 20 drops, diluted in half a glass of water.
With uterine bleeding, the raw material is poured with boiling water in a proportion of 1 tsp. for 200 ml of water. After insisting for about 30 minutes under the lid, consume ½ cup 2 times a day.
The dried parts of the "Basilis vodosborolistnogo" retain medicinal properties for up to 2 years
To eliminate pain in the joints, compresses are made from the Basil of the Waterborne. Steamed 1 tbsp in a glass of water. l. dry roots, insist 30 minutes. After that, the gauze is moistened and applied to the diseased joint.
If an unpleasant incident happened during a walk, a wound appeared, then applications are made from fresh leaves of the Basilica, rubbed to the state of gruel. It should be kept on the wound for 30 minutes. The same method will allow you to cure an abscess and cope with diaper rash.
Conclusion
Basil is a beautiful and unpretentious plant. It has shown itself equally well in landscape design and herbal medicine. It is easy to grow it on your site, and it will delight with flowering almost the entire summer season. The bushes of the "Basil" and special care are not required, only sometimes it is necessary to water them while they are young. If you plant this miracle of nature on your site, then the adjacent territory will always look elegant.
