Spring and summer, isolated, the famous crystal orchid, is it the flower of death or the rebirth of the fairy grass?
Not long ago, someone found a strange scene in the Shaoyang National Nature Reserve in Hunan, that is, in the original dense forest, there was suddenly a large piece of white plant swaying with the wind, and the plain white added a bit of a depressed atmosphere to the reserve, and what was even more surprising was that the tourists who recognized this flower avoided it like a snake and scorpion, and some gladly came forward to watch.
The reason why the tourists who recognize this kind of words show two different attitudes is mainly that they have heard different legends in the past, and most of the tourists who avoid it like snakes and scorpions have heard the nicknames of this flower "Flower of the Underworld" and "Flower of Death", as for the stories that friends who are happy to see this flower have heard, this kind of words often play the role of "fairy grass", and even have the ability to revive the dead.
In fact, the reason why everyone has such an impression and attitude is mainly because they understand the different plant cultures of this flower called crystal orchid.
Unlike most plants that use chlorophyll for photosynthesis, crystal orchids, as typical saprophytic organisms, generally rely on the absorption of rotten leaves and carrion nutrients to survive, and because of this, the place where this flower grows is often dead leaves, birds and animals, which makes people look at it and have a sense of awe.
Due to the backwardness of ancient science and technology, people's values are also relatively simple, it is difficult to understand the survival of this saprophytic creature of crystal orchid, so it is natural to feel that this beautiful and enchanting flower means "ominous", and regard it as a sign of death together with the other side of the flower, so the crystal orchid has obtained the category name of "Flower of the Underworld".
Of course, although the nickname of the crystal orchid is extremely loud, it is still quite "friendly", it is neither as capable of direct predation as piranha flowers, nor is it as poisonous as those colorful flowers and plants, it simply stands there, surviving by the nutrients absorbed by its own root system, so everyone does not have to be afraid of it, and can observe rationally.
Of course, while not holding on to fear, you should not have any non-discriminating expectations for it, the so-called "Flower of the Underworld" is not worthy of the name, and the statement "rebirth immortal grass" is naturally even more untrustworthy.
The reason why some people think that this flower has a unique medicinal effect should actually be blamed on "stereotypes". Because people often find different rare herbs from various difficult environments, such as ganoderma lucidum, ginseng, and snow lotus, people always feel that the plants that are extremely difficult to touch and have higher requirements for the growth environment are treasures, and people's attitude towards crystal blue is the best proof of the existence of this misconception.
Indeed, the crystal orchid that generally grows in the cold mountain forest at an altitude of 800 to 3200 meters is indeed not easy to find, the seeds are extremely small, the roots can only parasitize the roots of other plants, these characteristics also determine that this plant is difficult to plant artificially, but this can only prove that this plant is relatively rare, does not mean that it has actual medicinal value, although the crystal orchid can indeed be used in traditional Chinese medicine, cure cough, but it is still too far from the resurrection of the dead This anti-natural effect is still too far away, it is recommended that you do not have unrealistic hopes for this.
In addition, the reason why crystal orchid can enjoy fame for a long time is inseparable from its own powerful deception.
If you have the opportunity to get close to the crystal orchid, you will find that this plant is too much like the legendary fairy plants, white as jade, the appearance of the pavilion pure plant is not to mention, this plant is also very "golden". If you have the misfortune to cut a petal of a crystal orchid with your hand, the petal will soon become black, in stark contrast to the whole. As for the crystal orchid you want to pick and preserve, it is even more impossible, this plant will turn black and wither in a very short period of time, and these characteristics are not very in line with the myth and legend of the "immortal plant" that "cannot see the five elements, but can only be flourished in a jade box"?
Of course, although this plant is relatively rare in China, India and Southeast Asia, there are still many in Europe and the United States, especially in North America, you can see pieces of crystal orchid blooming, so don't show off this "oriental miracle medicine" with friends in North America, because the crystal orchid in their eyes is the same as the dog tail grass in our eyes...
Therefore, if everyone is really interested in this plant, then there is no shortage of opportunities to watch, if you do not want to run so far, then in China's Shanxi, Shaanxi, Zhejiang region, in fact, there is also a chance to get a glimpse of the fangrong. As for whether it can be recognized, you don't have to worry too much, not to mention that it is snow white and highly recognizable, just say that the albino pea shooter has exactly the same appearance, and it is difficult for you to recognize it.
In addition, although this kind of words is completely impossible to rely on artificial cultivation, but you want to raise a pot is not too difficult, after all, a simple transplant can help you achieve this wish, but if you want to raise a pot of crystal orchid at home, then you must remember that you must protect its root system, do not change the pot too frequently, change the soil, as long as you ensure that this point of artificial breeding is actually not particularly difficult.
It is touching that although this flower is extremely beautiful, but the flowering period is quite short, when the spring, they with the revival of all things together, when the summer, they begin to draw a touch of winter snow white with the hot weather, giving you a rare cool meaning, when autumn comes, they disappear without a trace, as for the winter that most coincides with their appearance, you can not see half a trace of them.
As a plant on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species, the crystal orchid is not only a small plant, but is also dying out. Therefore, if you see this beautiful plant in the wild, you must protect it well and do not pick it easily, only in this way can we build a longer-term harmony between man and nature, and can we live a happier and happier life on this beautiful planet.