Guide
In winter, the weather is cold, and there are few flower-viewing plants, while longevity flowers are important indoor flower-viewing plants in autumn, winter and spring. This issue will take you to know a longevity flower that is worth keeping, which combines the advantages of high appearance, long-lasting flowering period, and good skin, I hope you like it.
First, get to know "Collins"
Collins
There are many varieties of longevity flowers, some have become "net red" flowers, such as the pink Paris, green Paris series in the early years, and the new golden fox, Lausanne goddess, etc. in recent years, this introduced today, called "Collins", a variety called "will shine" by flower friends, if you like longevity flowers or like shiny colors, you choose it right.
The plant is not large
Collins, alias fantasy red, small longevity flower varieties, plants grow relatively small, plant height usually does not reach 30 cm, branching is okay, plant type compact and round, potting effect is very good, pot planting is very adaptable, caliber more than 10 cm small pots can be raised, can be placed on balconies, windowsills, desktops and other places for decorative ornamentation.
Beautiful flowers
Collins plant is not large, but the leaves are large-leaf type, the leaves are fleshy and thick, the leaf surface is smooth and emerald green, even if it does not bloom, it can be used as a leaf green plant, the flowers are small and small, the flower type is double-petaled, resembling small peonies, the flower color is changeable, mainly dark pink and orange-red, there is a layer of white lace, as if with its own halo, under the sunlight, there will be a shiny effect, as if it will shine, brilliant, ornamental.
Flowering is powerful
Collins' flowering time generally starts in November (there are some differences between north and south), begins to bloom at the end of December, and then maintains a bursting state, until the arrival of summer in the second year, lasting for nearly half a year, the coldest time is in full bloom, spanning New Year's Day, Spring Festival and other big festivals, plus the flowers are colorful, beautiful and festive, it is very suitable for the evening flowers of the year.
Second, Collins' planting recommendations
Maintenance is simple
Flower pots: do not be picky about cultivation containers, plastic pots, ceramic pots, do not need to be large, avoid the combination of "large pots and small seedlings";
Soil: like soil with fast drainage, good air permeability, rich in humus, it is right to use nutrient soil dedicated to flower raising, do not use garden soil in green belts;
Suitable environment: very adaptable to the environment, prefer a semi-shaded environment with scattered light, more shade-resistant, two or three hours of sun exposure time a day is enough, can be raised in the north balcony, closed balcony;
Watering: Longevity flowers belong to succulents, more drought-tolerant, rather dry than wet, wait for the soil to dry and then water, not dry and not water;
Shade-resistant, the north balcony can also be raised
Fertilization: with nutrient soil as the substrate, it is no problem not to apply fertilizer in the first two years, and you can give a little thin fertilizer in spring and autumn from the third year;
Summer: When the summer is high temperature and the sun is large, you should move to a cool and ventilated place to avoid being exposed to the sun, and it is relatively easy to spend summer;
Overwintering: This plant is afraid of cold, the lowest can only withstand a low temperature of 5 ° C, below this temperature should be moved back indoors to raise;
Reproduction: use more cuttings, take semi-mature branches, the method is similar to succulents, the survival rate is OK, and one plant can become many pots.
Indoor potted products
Summary: Longevity flowers, crab claw orchids and geraniums, known as the "three treasures of the balcony", longevity flowers because of the long flowering period, and the cold season flowering, is very popular in the flower circle, and low maintenance costs, novices can also cultivate the effect of "seller show", is a rare indoor potted good, or very worth having.