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The princess earring, whose scientific name is Fuschia sp ., is a flower native to South America. It is an ornamental plant, so it is often used in various decorations. In addition, it can also be edible and used to finish different types of sweet and savory dishes. In this post, check out how to care for it and how to use it in decoration.
How to care for a princess earring
Whenever someone acquires a new plant, it is ideal that they know how to take care of it. In this way, the new inhabitant of the house will have a long and prosperous life:
- Watering: For this plant, watering needs to be constant, that is, the soil must always be moist, but not soaked;
- Cultivation: Fertilizing should be done in early spring, so the plant will give beautiful flowers. In the fall, it should be fertilized only to replenish the nutrients;
- Seedlings: The main way to make seedlings is by cutting, that is, removing about 8 or 10 cm from the tips of the branches and taking the leaves from the base. After that, it's just planting directly in a prepared substrate;
- Luminosity: the ideal is that Fuschia receive directly the first rays of sunlight of the day, then it should be in the half shade;
- Where to plant: it can be planted in pots or directly in the ground, but the substrate must be well drained. It can be grown in the form of cuttings. In this way, the Fuschia sp. can reach several meters;
- Pruning: Pruning can be done in the winter. Remember to remove only the dead branches and flowers, mainly because dead flowers and leaves also suck out the nutrients from the plant.
With these tips your plant can grow strong and healthy. How about knowing a little more about it? Take a look below!
Learn more about princess earrings
Knowledge is never too much, especially when it comes to such a beautiful and cherished plant. With the videos selected below, you will learn how to take better care of your princess earrings so that this plant will flourish in your garden:
How to grow princess earrings
In the video, forest engineer Murilo Soares gives several tips to be successful in the cultivation and propagation of this perennial plant, which does very well in cold regions.
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Some plants attract the attention of any hummingbird, such is the case with the Princess Earring. To attract these animals, the plant must be healthy and eye-catching. This is achieved with the special care it needs. Watch this video by gardener Henrique Buttler to take care of your plant like a professional!
Princess Earring Tips
To have a plant at home it is necessary to consider several things. The main one is the lighting conditions of the place. In this way, florist Flávia Kremer gives incredible tips on how to cultivate the plant. In addition, the youtuber talks about the lighting conditions and the characteristics of this flower, which draws everyone's attention.
How to make a princess earring seedling
The best thing about having plants at home is to be able to make seedlings. They can be for a gift to someone or to increase the number of that species in the garden. However, this can't be done just anyhow. Check the information given by gardener Neusa Ribeiro.
Now you know how to take good care of this plant, so your concern from now on should be only one: how to harmonize it with the decoration.
10 pictures of princess earrings to fill the garden with beauty
See below some pictures of this plant and be enchanted by its beauty:
See_also: Crochet curtain: 40 models to decorate your home1. the princess earring is a very beautiful plant
2. it is also known as the tears of Christ
3. or even as a pleasure
4. its scientific name is Fuschia sp . and is a symbol of Rio Grande do Sul
5. it is easily found in other states
6. as Santa Catarina, Paraná, São Paulo and Minas Gerais
7. this is because this plant is cold resistant
8. when well cared for, it attracts many hummingbirds
9. makes the garden more colorful
10. and your home much cozier!
With these ideas it is easy to know how to use the princess earring in your home. However, plants are healthiest when they are close to other plants, so learn more about the best garden flowers.
