Roberto Burle Marx was an important Brazilian landscaper, responsible for designing several gardens, including the Monumental Axis of Brasília. Through his works, agapanthus became popular and is present in the urban landscape of Brazil. Today, you will learn how to plant agapanthus and grow this beautiful flower in your garden.
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The agapanthus, or Agapanthus Africanus, is a plant of African origin and is characterized by the presence of flowers with violet, blue or white petals. They usually reach 40 cm to 1 m in height and became popular in Brazil from the 50's, on the initiative of Burle Marx. Next, see how to plant and care for agapanthus.
How to plant?
Agapanto can be grown in seedlings or seeds, directly in the ground or in flower pots. In the case of the soil, it is important that it retains moisture and is well fertilized.
For potted flowers, ensure good water circulation to prevent excessive pooling. A tip can be to count on the help of stones, responsible for preventing the appearance of rotten roots due to the large amount of water.
How does the agapanthus interact with the environment?
The love flower manages to maintain itself in cold, medium and warm temperatures, although it prefers the heat. Like most plants, agapanthus needs strong sunlight to grow more easily.
Soil care is simple, just keep it moist, without soaking it, so that the flower can develop. When reaching a good height, being considered an adult flower, watering can be reduced.
Care for a healthy flower
Like any plant, additional care is needed to keep it strong and beautiful. In the case of agapanthus, it is recommended to apply fertilizer to the soil in September to replenish nutrients.
Although the love flower can survive in colder temperatures, if there is frost or snow, it is important to cover it with plastic so that it will resist until the weather warms up. Leave open spaces for oxygen to penetrate the plant.
Curiosity about the agapanthus
Although the flower of love is beautiful, all parts of it are toxic, especially the roots. Contact with the skin or consumption of the flower can trigger reactions in the body, such as burns and skin irritability or nausea and vomiting. So be careful.