Let’s meet the tajinastes | Gardening On

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We have seldom talked about “very ours” plants, so today our tribute goes to one of the most exceptional plants that you can find in the Canary archipelago. It is very ornamental due to the characteristics of its flowers, and does not require much maintenance.

Do you dare to meet them? Do you want to learn how to take care of tajinastes?

of the horseThe scientific name of the genus is Echium, which comprises about 60 species. The best known outside the habitat is E. webbii, whose flowers are blue. These plants are herbaceous perennials, although due to the height they can reach, they could be considered shrubs. So much so that there are specimens that can exceed three meters. The tajinastes are native to the African continent, Madeira and especially the Canary Islands, where you can find more than twenty species.

Although it is difficult to find them in the market, their reproduction by seeds is relatively simple. For this you only need:

  • Hotbed (preferably plastic tray or pots)
  • Substratum composed of perlite and peat 50%
  • Sunny location
  • A good irrigation schedulein order to prevent the peat from drying out
  • Warm temperaturesbetween 20 and 25 degrees

Y patience. If the seeds are fresh they will only take a couple of weeks to awaken. If you want to check their viability, put them in a glass of water for 24 hoursand sow those that sink.

Echium webbiiTo the tajinastes they like the mild climatewith summers with a tropical climate and winters that are not too cold. They are sensitive to frost, but once adults they could withstand temperatures close to 0 degrees, perhaps down to a degree below zero if well protected and for a short period of time.

Can be potted without problemsas long as it has a diameter of about 35cm, since otherwise it could happen that it does not grow properly. The only thing you have to bear in mind is that the change from one pot to a larger one must be progressive, as the plant needs it to reduce the risk of root rot as much as possible.

Let’s meet the tajinastes | Gardening On

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