Friends who like to raise flowers and grasses, these 3 kinds of "rich flowers" do not miss, graceful atmosphere, famous, flowers bloom beautiful like fairies. Raising a few pots at home is very auspicious, rich and expensive, and the source of wealth is widespread.
01 Peony, a rich flower with grace and atmosphere
Peony cultivation has a long history and has been recorded since the Han Dynasty. The Southern and Northern Dynasties began to be cultivated as a specialized ornamental flower. During the Sui and Tang dynasties, the Chinese people began to gradually favor this flower, the scale of planting expanded rapidly, and the level of horticulture reached a very high status. Up to now, peony is a household name, the only national flower that the people default to in their hearts.
Peony flower types are very rich, some layers are clear like lotus flowers, some single petals like hibiscus, and classic flower types, etc., and the colors are dizzying. Peony since ancient times symbolizes wealth, the whole plant is non-toxic, there are many uses, suitable for raising several pots in the north and south of the balcony at home, enhancing the aura of the owner, helping health luck and fortune.
Daily care of peonies
Flowering period: Spring in May
Pots: Peony has a thick root system and grows fast, requiring large pots with good air permeability and deep pots for maintenance
Soil: Fertile sandy soil that prefers slight alkaline nature, with good drainage.
Watering: Peony because it is the characteristics of the fleshy root system, afraid of water, watering to see dry and wet, in the way of sprinkling water, keep dry and not dry, deep basins do not need to be watered frequently.
Illumination: Happy sun, can be placed on the southeast balcony, except for the summer to avoid direct light, other seasons can accept full sunshine.
Temperature: hardy, the south can be open for winter, the north should be built to keep warm. The suitable temperature is between 15 and 20 degrees. Not heat-resistant, summer temperature is too high above 30 degrees, growth will stagnate, it is best to build a pergola to cool down.
Fertilization: Peony likes fertilizer, recommended solid organic fertilizer, liquid fertilizer effect is relatively insufficient. In addition to changing the bottom fertilizer buried in the pot, organic fertilizer is added three times a year. The first time: after the spring flowering, timely replenish the nutrition of the peony, shallow buried soil surface. Second time: Fertilize once in autumn around October to promote the formation of flower buds. The third time: winter fertilizer, but also the most important fertility supplement.
Xifu Begonia
02 Begonia, a rich flower with a long reputation
"Kaiyuan Tianbao Testament" tells that Tang Xuanzong once compared Yang Guifei to a talking weeping begonia, so the weeping begonia is often compared to a beauty, which shows how the soft and noble atmosphere of the begonia flower is moving.
Begonia is not only a kind of begonia, in fact, begonia is a large class, including apple and papaya begonia, belonging to shrubs, trees. The begonia flowers usually referred to refer to the ornamental flowers of the apple genus, mostly referring to the Begonia xifu. Xifu begonia not only has a stunning appearance, but also emits an aroma that other begonia varieties do not have, which is the best of the begonias.
Weeping begonias
Xifu Begonia has been famous since ancient times, known as the "noble concubine in the flower", and the literati loved it and wrote countless poems for it. Flowers such as begonias and peonies are often planted together in the gardens of the imperial palace, and their status is very high. Because Xifu begonia and apple belong to the same genus, the fruit produced is also like an apple, but the nutritional value is different, can be made into candied fruit, non-toxic. Begonias can be kept at home as bonsai, and flowers and fruits can be viewed.
It is common to see the sale of Begonia of the Four Seasons and Begonia of The Ligue. They are small in size, in fact, they do not belong to the traditional begonia tree, but the herbaceous plants of the begonia genus, the two are not a plant, do not be confused.
Daily maintenance of Begonia Xifu
Flowering period: Spring in April and May
Flower pots: Breathable purple sand pots, tile pots and clay pots are recommended, and deep pots are suitable for arborvitae plants
Soil: Fertile, loose and breathable sandy soil. Xifu begonia is more drought tolerant and does not accumulate water.
Watering: The soil is dry and wet, and in summer, it sprays water on the leaves, which is conducive to the growth of begonia flowers. In winter, the leaves are dormant and can be watered once a month with a small amount of water.
Illumination: Xiyang. In addition to summer shade, all seasons are sunshine.
Temperature: The suitable temperature is 15 degrees to 25 degrees. In winter, the temperature below 15 degrees should be moved to the indoor warmth, and in the summer, it should be maintained in a ventilated and cool position
Fertilization: Topdressing is required every spring before flowering and autumn after flowering. Spring is biased towards phosphorus and potassium fertilizers, which are fertilized once a month. In autumn, nitrogen fertilizers are favored, once every 10 days.
03 Magnolia, an elegant and noble flower
Magnolia, the ancients regarded it as juxtaposed with begonias, peonies, and osmanthus flowers, called "Yutang Fugui", is also a famous rich flower. It is a deciduous tree, the flowers open before the leaves grow, such as carved from white jade, very elegant and clean, and emit a delicate fragrance.
The history of magnolia is even earlier than that of peony, and it has been recorded as early as the Spring and Autumn Warring States. Qu Yuan's departure from the riot "towards the fall of drinking Mulan, the fall of the sunset chrysanthemum." "There is a description of magnolia. At that time, artificially cultivated magnolias began to appear, and were widely cultivated in the Ming Dynasty.
In addition to ornamental value, purple magnolia, also known as Xinyi flower, also has medicinal value.
Daily maintenance of magnolias
Flowering period: Early spring in February and March
Soil: Magnolia is suitable for ground planting, likes acidic fertilizer, well-drained soil, so it is not suitable for northern planting. Potted plants should be maintained in large pots.
Watering: Watering is dry and wet, not too dry.
Light: Sufficient light is required during growth, but shade is required in summer.
Temperature: Hardy, the south can be overwintered in the open air. Can withstand large temperature spans.
Fertilization: Prefers fertility. Spring and summer are the peak growth period of magnolias every year, and compound fertilizer is applied every 15 days.
The above are the three rich flowers introduced today, graceful and atmospheric, and famous. Peonies, begonias and magnolias, which one do you prefer?
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