QUARESMEIRA → How to Plant, Colors, Growing Time

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Today you will meet the Lent – Tibouchina grainy. She is the queen of landscaping and can be grown as an ornamental plant in any garden.

In addition to its obvious beauty, the Lent offers many advantages for those who choose it.

Therefore, it is the favorite when it comes to urban afforestation in practically all regions of the country.

Who is a tree to decorate the garden? Do you want to plant one in front of the house? Know that the Lent it is a very advantageous option. See why:

Its flowering remains on 1/3 of the year
It is highly resistant to weather and pests
It doesn’t require much care
Accepts small prunings
Its roots are not aggressive and therefore do not damage sidewalks
your flowers are attractive

The grainy looks great in practically all types of garden: Classic, tropical and with modern design.

It is not suitable for geometric gardens because it does not accept more incisive pruning.

Biological Characteristics – Scientific Name

It is a very lush and elegant tree. It is usually small to medium in size. Its scientific name is Grainy tibouchina.

THE Lent it can reach from 8 to 12 meters in height, which is why it is one of the favorites for sidewalks, as they hardly reach the mills. Its trunk can be multiple or simple with a diameter ranging from 30 to 40 cm.

Its flowering occurs twice a year – late winter/early spring and in the second half of summer. It bears small brown colored fruits that are easily pollinated by wind due to the tiny seeds.

How to Plant Quaresmeira

Choose a healthy seedling and be sure about the color of the flower;
The size of the seedling can be small, medium or large;
Choose a location that receives plenty of sunlight for part of the day.

It grows well in any type of soil, but grows best in acidic soil – red earth is a good option.

Make a hole, fill it with soft, nourishing earth and ensure good drainage (coarse sand, red earth and manure);
Place the plant in the very center of the hole;
Fill the sides of the hole with more red earth;
Put a wood as a support for the Lent;
Tie its stem to the support and place a piece of fabric or leather protecting the stem so as not to hurt the plant, it is very fragile;
Water immediately and whenever the land appears dry. Use your finger as a thermometer;
Don’t over water, as too much water can rot your roots.

Lent’s Growing Time

THE Lent it is considered a fast growing plant, but everything will depend on the care it receives. It can bloom 1 or 2 years after planting. Take into account the age of the seedling.