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The plan of the year is spring. Spring is the season for raising flowers, and friends who want to make balconies and courtyards into gardens can now move their hands. Today to take you to know a new type of ornamental flowers that are more popular in recent years, its flower type is strange and beautiful, the flowering is diligent, the skin is good, it is deeply loved, I hope you also like it.
First, the basic information of the "blue butterfly"
Blue butterflies
This flower name is "blue butterfly", the scientific name is "Uganda Zhentong", for the verbena family of large green perennial small shrubs, because of the origin of Uganda, Africa and named, South China has introduced seeds, mainly cultivated in parks, gardens and other places to do greening and beautification use, the north is mostly private potted ornamentation, because the flower type is peculiar and people pay attention to, these years on social networks are very hot, is a very popular "net red" plant, attracting many flower lovers have sought to buy.
The plant grows like this
Blue butterfly is a small woody plant, ground planting plant height can grow to 80-120 cm, branching is very good, can be naturally formed without hitting the top, crown width can have 40-50 cm, the plant type is compact and upright, the whole plant has no thorns, it is very suitable for domestication, the pot planting is very suitable, the caliber of 15 cm pots can meet its growth needs, and the balcony and window sill with little space can also accommodate it.
Butterfly or flower?
Blue butterfly and dragon spit beads, weeping silk jasmine is the same genus, the plant shape is a little similar, but the flowers are very different, its flowers as the name, like a blue butterfly, the petals have 5 petals, four petals left and right symmetry, like wings, a petal down, like a tail, the flower bud is higher than the "wing", like the butterfly head, the wings are light blue, the tail is dark blue, the mysterious and elegant flower color, when the group blooms like a group of blue butterflies dancing, beautiful and very interesting, especially this rare blue, It is very rare in the flower world, and it is a plant that makes the "blue control" on its head.
Extra long flowering period
The flowering period of blue butterflies is similar to that of dragon spit beads, in South China, it can bloom all year round, in the north, the natural flowering period can also last from spring to late autumn, and move to a heated indoor in winter, and at the same time, if you can continue to flower through the window to the sun, the single flowering period is not short, a flower from opening to falling, can last for half a month, the amount of flowers is rich, and there are flower buds at the top of each branch.
Second, the growth habit of blue butterflies
Very leathery and particularly heat resistant
Blue butterflies are born with solid skin, like a sunny, warm growth environment, especially heat and sun resistance is first-class, in Guangdong summer high temperature time exposure is no problem, there are no diseases and insect pests throughout the year, not as temperamental as the month, the growth rate is exuberant, the seedlings can grow while flowering. It can adapt to a variety of environments, the shade tolerance is also good, and it can also flower normally under the eaves and under the shade of trees. The disadvantage is that it is afraid of cold, the wintering temperature should be above 0 ° C, and the northern winter needs to do a good job of cold protection measures, or directly move back home.
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Third, the planting of blue butterflies is recommended
Liangguang, southern Fujian and other places that are not too cold in winter, can be planted in the open air, exposed can be very extensive care, the soil requirements are not strict, vegetable garden soil, loess can be, find a sunny place to plant, slow seedlings after extensive care on the line. In addition to Liangguang, Fujian and other places, other places are best potted ornamental, autumn and winter seasons at any time need to enter the room, potted plants are recommended as follows:
Pots: plastic pots are better than ceramic pots, one is light, easy to move, the second is better breathability, beneficial to plant root growth, no requirements for pot size, the larger the volume, the stronger the plant growth;
Soil: Fertile, breathable, well-drained nutrient soil is good, such as peat soil, humus soil, etc., the nutrients are sufficient, can be quickly drained after watering, and it is not easy to cause water accumulation;
Suitable environment: all-yang, semi-shade with astigmatism can be, the more abundant the sun, the better, the terrace > the south balcony> the north balcony;
Watering: follow the "see dry and wet", the soil is not dry and not watered, dry and then watered, watered thoroughly, thin fertilizer is applied diligently, can extend the flowering period;
Summer and overwintering: there is no "summer difficulty" problem, can be exposed to the sun throughout the year, insufficient sunlight will lead to lightening of the flower color; winter temperature below 5 degrees is recommended to enter the house, below 0 degrees can not be wintered outdoors;
Pruning: This variety grows vigorously, has many branches, is resistant to pruning, and can be pruned and shaped according to preferences, and can also be pruned after flowering.
"Blue Butterfly" on the balcony
Summary: Blue butterfly is an ornamental plant emerging in recent years, known for its unique flower color, as well as a long flowering period, but also a good skin to feed, in addition to not hardy there are almost no shortcomings, do not dislike the small flowers are still worth starting.
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