Matryoshka grass belongs to the perennial plants of the Lipoceae family. Its height can reach 75-80 cm. The stem of the plant has the shape of an elongated tetrahedron, in its upper part there is a barely red area. The leaves are rough, and their shape resembles chicken eggs, they are located opposite each other. The flowers are quite fragrant, collected in small inflorescences. Matryoshka blooms in the middle of summer. Its distinctive feature is its unpretentiousness and resistance to many diseases and pests.

Not everyone knows this name. What is another name for the matryoshka grass:

  • incense;
  • oregano;
  • matryushkalyar (Tatar grass);
  • bee lover.

Matryoshka grass

Favorite places where amulets grow are forest glades, thickets of bushes and the sides of country roads, well-lit areas with large thickets. The grass can grow in any region of our large country. The bee-lover is an unpretentious plant species. It is grown for industrial purposes as it has medicinal properties.

Matryoshka varieties

Matryoshka, like many other plants, has several species that differ slightly from each other.

  • Compactum. This species looks like a rather compact flower, has useful properties. Its height does not exceed 20 cm, the leaves are small, and the flowers are pink. A distinctive feature is the small hairs located throughout the plant.
  • Rural cream. Height about 15 cm. It blooms very rarely, the leaves are bordered by a wide creamy strip.
  • Variegata. The leaves are bordered by a white stripe of varying width.
  • Aureum. Height about 25 cm. The leaves have a golden tint, and the inflorescences have a pleasant pink tint.
  • GoldTip. A distinctive feature of this species is the golden tips of the leaves.
  • Beauty of Kent. A distinctive feature of this plant is its poor winter hardiness. It does not tolerate winter frosts at all. Outwardly it looks like a stylized square with sides equal to 20 cm. The leaves are rounded.

Aureum

Reproduction of nesting dolls

Since the plant loves sunny plots of land, it is worthwhile to allocate a garden bed for planting it, which is located in the sun. The only place where oregano cannot grow is a wetland in the garden. The soil should be well-drained and moderately acidic. Russian oregano is an excellent find for cultivation in areas where summer is dry. And planting and caring for a plant does not require much time and effort. Oregano can be cultivated even by novice gardeners.

Matryushkalyar (Tatar grass): planting and care

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The intensity of the color of the greenery of the plant and its healing properties depend on the growing conditions.

Important!Oregano breeding work is best done in spring or autumn.

The amulet can be propagated vegetatively or with the help of seeds. Reproduction in the first way involves dividing the root system. To do this, the plant must be dug up, the root system must be divided into several segments and planted again, but in different moons.

For propagation of oregano seedlings, you must use seeds. Seed material yields the most shoots if it is pre-soaked.You need to sow seeds in prepared cups somewhere at the end of March. Only in this case can we expect the plant to bloom in the first year of growth. Do you want to get beautiful flowers for the New Year holidays? Then the plant must be sown in flower pots in May and in the summer keep them on the balcony, and in the winter on the southern windowsill in the apartment. And two years after sowing, the bee lover will delight the grower with his flowers.

Growing oregano

In order for each seed to sprout, it is necessary to prepare containers with drainage holes made in them. Disposable cups are perfect for growing oregano seedlings. The container must be filled with enriched soil, which can be purchased at any specialized store. If desired, you can add a small part of the sand to it. Moisten and thicken slightly. Then make small indentations and put seeds in them. Sprinkle on top again with a small amount of earth, the layer of which should not exceed 0.9 cm. Spray again with a spray bottle and cover with glass. This will help create a greenhouse effect and not dry out the seeds.

Occasionally it is necessary to check the planted seeds and, if necessary, moisten them. As soon as the first shoots appear, the glass is removed and, if necessary, the seedlings are carefully watered. After the appearance of two true leaves, the plant must be dived. Oregano can be planted in open ground in May, as soon as the threat of night frosts has passed.

Properties of matryoshka

The plant is widely used in medicine. It is successfully used by traditional healers and adherents of traditional methods of treatment. After all, it is an excellent sedative. It is also used in the treatment of mental disorders associated with stressful situations. Dry oregano will become an excellent medicine at the first manifestations of colds of all types.

Oregano tea

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Scientists have found that the matryoshka contains selenium, which helps to destroy cancer cells. To prevent their formation, you should drink tea with dried incense. The use of matryoshka dolls will strengthen the protective functions of the whole organism.

Contraindications

Like most medicinal herbs, matryoshka has some contraindications:

  • Pregnancy. The use of the herb can contribute to the contraction of the uterus, which negatively affects the bearing of the fetus.
  • Childhood.
  • Men should be very careful when taking oregano preparations, as its sedative effect can lead to temporary sexual dysfunction. Therefore, you need to carefully look at the instructions for use.

Since the plant has a pleasant aroma, it is widely used in the perfume and space industries. The oil is used in the production of perfumes, lotions, creams and other cosmetics.

Important!The plant is used in the treatment of obesity, joint diseases and other diseases.

Another area of ​​application of oregano is cooking. But in this area, the plant is used to call "oregano". In dry form, it is used to prepare a variety of dishes and preparations.

Diseases and pests

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The plant perfectly tolerates the attacks of various insect pests and is not prone to disease. The only pest that is still capable of infecting oregano is the aphid that settles on its leaves. Aphids can be destroyed by processing with infusion of tobacco and lime.

Important!To destroy pests from a bee-lover, in no case should you use chemicals.

Collecting and harvesting matryoshka grass

It is necessary to collect the grass during its flowering period. Only flowers and leaves are collected, this must be done with scissors or pruning shears. You can not randomly tear the grass with your hands, you must leave a certain amount of the plant for its further growth and reproduction.It is necessary to harvest amulet in forest glades, away from the roadway.

It is best to dry oregano in small bunches outside in the shade. The temperature at which the plant can be dried should not exceed 33 ° C. It is very easy to dry the matryoshka, and most importantly, it does not take much time and effort. The dried and crushed amulet is stored in a tightly closed container. If the plant has been harvested and dried correctly, it has a very pleasant, bitter odor. It is used for making infusions and for brewing tea.

In the olden days, oregano was the main medicine used by healers. And at present, its beneficial properties will give strength and enhance immunity, as well as help cure various diseases.