Showing posts with label root propagation. Show all posts
Showing posts with label root propagation. Show all posts

Friday, 25 March 2016

Gustavia insignis, Family: Lecythidaceae

Gustavia insignis is a large, woody shrub with very attractive, Dracaena-like foliage. Flowers are very attractive. It belongs to the same family of Kailsahpati or Cannonball tree. However, it has no fragrance like Kailashpati.






Fruit
When grown in ground it really flourishes but also can be grown in large pots. It can bloom even in semi shade. Flowering time is summer and monsoon. The plant can be propagated with seeds and also from root cuttings.


Wednesday, 18 November 2015

Gustavia insignis

This is a large shrub with slow growth. It is an evergreen shrub; which tends to grow more erect. Leaves of this plant grow on growing tips of the branches in a spirally whorled fashion.


Gustavia insignis

Gustavia insignis

Gustavia insignis
The leaves are quite attractive. Flowers are most beautiful, with blushing pink coloured petals. As they age they show some shades of purple.

Gustavia insignis foiliage
http://gardentia.net/2013/08/16/gustavia-insignis/

New buds peeping from foliage

Origin of this plant is South America. The plant bears fruit and can be propagated with seeds. However, I tried propagating it with root cuttings and I am happy to say that I have succeeded. A single root cutting can make 2 to 5 saplings. This shrub belongs to family of Kailashpati (कैलाशपती) or Cannonball tree. Scientifically the family is called 'Lecythidaceae'.