Some plants are grown to admire the beautiful flowers, others - because of their useful properties, and still others - because of the pleasant aroma. The latter include the menthol. This flower is also called levka.
Matiola, judging by the photographs, looks rather modest. The usual stalk is of an upright type, lanceolate leaves are green, flowers are collected in a brush. They can be white, pink, blue, lilac and dark purple. This herb is one-year-old in the cabbage family. Matiola, growing from seeds of which is not difficult, has many types. There are more than ten species, but the most popular were the two-horned and gray-haired mothers.
A two-kind species is popularly called a night violet, it is connected with the peculiarities of color. Its buds are only opened in the evening, closer to the night. In addition, night insects fly to it, which with great pleasure pollinate the plant. Flowering lasts from July to August.
The second kind of matiola is gray-haired, which is also called lefkit or terry, pink. The flower differs not only in its pleasant aroma, but also in its beauty. Judging by many years of practice, matiola, growing from seeds which brings simple and double flowers, forms seeds only in flowers of a simple type.
As an incentive not only for insects, but for a man can act a wonderful aroma, spreading in the evenings.
Matiola, growing from seeds for which is the only way of reproduction, has some features. As a seedling, it is not recommended to choose a bicorn. This is due to the root system. It has a rod-like appearance, so it can be damaged during transplantation. Immediate planting in the ground is considered more productive. For two weeks, usually the first shoots appear, and two months later the mothiola starts to bloom. For good development, sprouts need to be planted and thinned, keeping a distance of 15-20 centimeters. In order to increase the duration of flowering, planting should be carried out two to three times in the spring-summer period. This will ensure the order of flowering, which, accordingly, will affect its duration. Mathiola, the cultivation of which can be associated with certain difficulties, in general, not too capricious plant. According to the rules and tips for care, it is best for her to find a place where there will be full solar lighting. Soil should be chosen at the same time light, sandy loamy, limy.
Do not forget about drainage, because this representative of the flora has problems with waterlogging. It should be emphasized that matiola is frost-resistant. In the open ground without shelter overwinter - no problem for her. For a twin-walled mantilla, a balcony is suitable, especially if peat pots are provided to it. Care will have a significant impact on the manifestations of disease. Due to excessive moisture, rottenness can appear in the soil, in addition, the moist environment is particularly loved by pests such as earthen fleas.
Many pleasant moments can be given to the mother. Cultivation from seeds is not difficult, and the result is beyond praise.