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- Real and False Rose of Jericho: Instructions for Care and Resurrection
- Real Rose of Jericho is only one year old
- Loggerhead Rose of Jericho can become very old
- Cultivate Rose of Jericho in pot
- Tips
If you put the rose of Jericho in water, it opens
Real and False Rose of Jericho: Instructions for Care and Resurrection
Although it is called "Rose", but actually it is in the botanical sense by no means such a: We are talking about the Rose of Jericho. Under this name, various plants are offered, with the Real Rose of Jericho meant in Israel, Jordan and on the Sinai widespread desert plant Anastatica hierochuntica. The so-called False Rose of Jericho, on the other hand, comes from Central and South America. It is the variable humidity moss fern Selaginella lepidophylla. With the right care, both species can be cultivated here as well.
Real Rose of Jericho is only one year old
Anastatica hierochuntica, the Real Rose of Jericho, is a herbaceous, up to a maximum of ten inches waking desert plant from the family of the cruciferous plants. She is only one year old, dries up and rolls her leaves in death. This happens because the plant protects its seeds even after dying from the hot desert sun. For this reason, the so-called "resurrection effect" can be explained, because after a heavy downpour, the dead plant unrolls its leaves and leaves the seeds free at a time when the germination conditions are best. However, this is just a physical process.
Loggerhead Rose of Jericho can become very old
In contrast to Anastatica hierochuntica Selaginella lepidophylla does not die off, but can - on the contrary - even become very old. This evergreen moss fern species originates from the deserts of Central and South America and has adapted perfectly to the inhospitable living conditions prevailing there. The plant survives months of drought and greens again in the rainy season. Both Anastatica hierochuntica and Selaginella lepidophylla can be cultivated with little effort in a planter.
Cultivate Rose of Jericho in pot
For this, plant the rose of Jericho in a pot of cactus clay or a self-mixed substrate of sand, perlite and lava rock. It is important that the potting soil is as dry and nutrient-poor as possible. As a desert plant, the rose of Jericho also needs a full sun, very warm and sheltered location - the plant feels most comfortable at temperatures between 20 and 26 ° C. You do not need much watering, fertilization is not necessary at all. Above all, the loggerhead rose of Jericho is suitable for an attitude as a houseplant.
Tips
The Resurrection effect is achieved by placing the dried plant in a bowl of cold water. Within a few hours, it will "blossom". Do not leave them in the water for more than a few days, as they will otherwise rot. Then the rose should be carefully dried by Jericho and kept in a dry and warm place.