Phytodesign, phyto-paintings from moss with their own hands, advice on making and recommendations for care.
When we talk about a painting, we imagine a canvas,painted with paints and placed in some decorative frame. For many centuries, talented artists have created world masterpieces that have become the property of many nations. But in our time, not classic products, but new trends in art are becoming more and more popular. One of which is phytodesign. It has won our attention thanks to the creative ideas of landscape designers and florists. The vertical gardens they create are amazing in their appearance. They are ideal for landscaping large and small areas of walls in any room. This article will discuss phytopaintings,which are a stand of living plants with built-in automatic watering technology. A very beautiful combination of all kinds of plants on your wall will create the necessary benefits for human life and will bring aesthetic beauty to the interior. Flowers are a wonderful decoration for the house. But in recent years, many designers, in search of new, much more original ideas, use materials that amaze our imagination to create their masterpieces. This is natural moss. Its natural beauty is truly amazing. The softness and fluffiness of this plant are the main guarantee of success.The demand for such a plant as moss is inphytodesign is explained by the fact that any work with its participation will look advantageous in any interior. No design exhibition is complete without its use. This plant has many advantages. It is absolutely unpretentious, does not need any fertilizers, is not allergic, and can withstand significant temperature changes. Moss is also an evergreen plant that is not disturbed by most insects and plants. If you decide to have such a phytopicture made of moss at home, then you need to choose the right place for it. It is preferable if it is shady and without direct sunlight. A little morning light will give the plant brightness, but the scorching midday sun will burn it. The most suitable place will be the eastern and northern sides of your house, as well as a wooded area. The soil should be more acidic (pH 5.0-6.0, but not more than 6.5). Let us dwell in more detail on the procedure for greening walls with stabilized flat moss. We are supplied with stabilized moss of France and Indian. They have one important difference: moss of France has a higher pile than Indian. Also, moss of France comes in two shades: emerald and green. Stabilized flat moss is sold in packs of different weights. Regarding consumption, about 1.5 kg is spent approximately per 1 sq.m. And the process of creating such a masterpiece resembles assembling a puzzle.As for the actual production of such a painting, the plant should initially be cleared of soil and various impurities.Next, you need to prepare PVA construction glue,plywood (about 10 mm), a jigsaw, brushes and the moss itself. From plywood you need to make a blank no larger than 1 x 1 m, because the structure must be easily transportable.Place the plywood blank horizontallyposition. The already cleaned moss and plywood should be thoroughly coated with glue and then the plant should be glued to the surface. Here it is important to coat all the edges so that they do not stick out later. This structure should dry for at least a day. If glue gets on the moss, do not be upset, it will become colorless when dry.Now the finished sheet of plywood with moss can be attachedto the wall with screws using a drill and screwdrivers. Care for such compositions In order for the moss you use to take root, it must be maintained in high humidity for at least 3 weeks. It may take more than 5 weeks for new moss pads to grow. If small areas have died, they must be replaced with new ones. In order for such a picture to serve as a decorative element as long as possible, it requires periodic care. Such a picture should be watered from a spray bottle several times a month. In some cases, plants can be trimmed. The temperature regime should be from +5 to +25. Observe the air humidity, it should be at least 50%. Such compositions can be cleaned with cold air currents using a hair dryer or a special soft dust brush.