Kohia is known to many. The first impression of the young plant seen is delightful. It amazes with its delicate emerald beauty. But, like all plants, it also has its drawbacks.
The most important thing in growing kohija is simplicity and decorativeness.
The plant is extremely hardy and adaptable. It is undemanding to soils. Will grow almost everywhere except very heavy and sour. Kokhia will show great decorativeness on nutritious and loose lands.
The plant tolerates heat and is very drought tolerant. But it will lose its decorative effect and move on to flowering in a sultry summer. Although there is nothing to boast about: her flowers are very nondescript and small. That is why, in dry weather, the kohija must be watered. It will become even more elegant and "cheerful" from water procedures.
Kochia grows up to 1-1.5m in height. With its decorative foliage, it, planted in the center, will revive any flower bed. Planted in a row, it will serve as a border for the summer period. Green "fences" are obtained from it.
Many trimmed figures can be made from kohija. She has a good haircut and for an annual this is a good advantage. Any florist can try himself in this interesting activity, without fear of the consequences of spoiling the appearance of the kochia, because it quickly grows and recovers.
The properties of the plant to be painted in crimson tones will also bring a unique flavor in the autumn.
Excellent brooms are made from kohija, which will always not be superfluous in the household. After all, they called her - the crown kokhia not in vain.
The plant practically does not get sick, but rot is possible in wet prolonged weather. Pests also bypass her. Only in hot summer can it be damaged by a spider mite, against which there is "chemistry".
It is easy to get seeds and "prescribe" cochia on your site. It is enough to sow it once and it will take your "residence permit" for many years, no longer taking into account your desires. Kohia belongs to the family of the Haze and is the sister of our swan. Hence such endurance and vitality.
In the south of our country, in the southeast of Siberia and the Far East, kohija grows wild in nature and is considered an extremely aggressive plant.
