Ecological Benefits of Bergenia

Hey dear community, I hope you are all well and you had a day that brought some great experiences into your lives! In this article, I would like to talk a little about the ecological benefits of a plant and hope you are able to expand your knowledge.

Here you can see pictures of the Elephant ears which is also known under the scientific name Bergenia and depending on the weather, the first flowers already appear from about March. It is considered an extremely robust and easy-care plant and is relatively adaptable when it comes to the right location and the pink flowers offer insects a valuable source of food until late in the year and the flowering time can vary depending on the species and also the color can vary and there are species with white, red or purple flowers. The multiplication is also considered very easy and can be easily propagated via division and it is also possible to multiply it via the rhizomes and for this purpose the rhizomes are excavated, cut into pieces and then put back into soil and it is important to plant the roots downwards and always provide them with enough moisture. During this time of year, the supply of plants for insects is still relatively limited and the Bergenia offers numerous different types of insects an important source of food and especially often you can see bumblebees, bees, butterflies and other insects on the flowers, which collect their pollen or nectar here. It is also one of the plants that attracts particularly wild bees, which are becoming increasingly rare and are threatened with extinction in some places and in addition it also offers some small creatures a great shelter due to the growth. You can also often see caterpillars on the leaves or stems and it can be said that it is recommended for anyone who is looking for a plant that is ecologically valuable on the one hand and wants to support biodiversity and on the other is looking for a colorful plant that enriches its location.

Thanks a lot for stopping by and I hope you could learn something new about nature! I captured these pictures with my Camera Sony Alpha 6000 plus 55-210 mm lens.