The bottle tree is one of the most interesting and unusual plants on the planet. It grows in many hot countries, but the most unique of all species is the Socotra adenium, which is located on the island of Socotra, located off the coast of Somalia. This place is original, because it is completely isolated from the outside world. The local nature is more like a fabulous galaxy.
The bottle tree from this island is fundamentally different from its counterparts from other continents. Like all trees in Africa, it has bizarre shapes that are created due to lack of moisture. The plant looks like a huge bottle, this shape of the trunk is necessary to preserve the moisture used by the tree in a drought.
Bottle trees also grow in Australia, their crown, compared to their African relatives, is more luxurious, as the plants get more moisture here.
Today it is very fashionable to decorate shopping centers, offices and ordinary apartments with large plants.
These include dracaena, palm trees, ficuses, monstera andmany more.
The bottle tree has not been left out either, and many gardeners are growing it at home.
Since this is still a guest from warm countries, not all of its species take root in our area. The most unpretentious representative of bottle trees is nolina. This plant is very beautiful in appearance and does not require special care, so it is ideal for busy people.
Due to the thick trunk, it is not afraid of drought, it feels quite comfortable both in the shade and in the sun.
Since the bottle tree comes from warm countries, it is best to put it in a sunny place, but the rays should not be direct, but diffused, otherwise they can burn the leaves.
In summer, nolinas need to be watered once a week, and in winter - once every fortnight. The plant will tolerate drought more calmly than heavily moistened soil, so watering should be carried out when the earth dries properly.
In nature, bottle trees grow very large, in room conditions they usually do not exceed 2 m in height. The leaves are very long and narrow, quite strong, sometimes they curl, making the bottle tree rather unusual. Nolina care also involves maintaining a certain temperature. In summer, it is able to endure any heat, but in winter the temperature should not fall below 10 ° C. If the room is too cold, then the plant is better not to water at all.
Nolina is best planted in heather land orsubstrate for cacti. The surface of the soil must be covered with small pebbles, since at home the tree prefers rocky soil. If the leaves begin to dry on the tree, then you need to spray them periodically, and also put it on a pallet with wet pebbles.
The bottle tree responds well to top dressing, but it is important not to overdo it. You can not fertilize the plant at all, but then its growth will noticeably decrease. Nolina can be transplanted in the spring, but not very often, and when the old pot is too small. Quite often it is planted in the manner of bonsai. The bottle tree will be a great decoration for any room. And due to its unpretentiousness, it is popular with many gardeners.
