The common name of longevity flower
Longevity flower is commonly known as "longevity flower" and "good luck flower", and its scientific name is also Christmas galanga
Habit of longevity flower
Rhodiola belongs to the family Solanaceae. The suitable growth period is summer
Native to Madagascar. Like warm, slightly humid and sunny environment
It is resistant to drought, high temperature, semi shade, moisture and cold. The suitable temperature for growth is 15 ~ 25 ℃. When the temperature exceeds 30 ℃ in summer, the growth is blocked. When the temperature is lower than 5 ℃ in winter, the leaves turn red and the flowering period is delayed
The family maintenance chief adopts cutting for propagation. Common diseases and pests include leaf spot disease and scale insects
Planting and maintenance skills of longevity flower
Maintenance skills of longevity flower
Change basin: change the basin after spring every year. The basin soil is a mixture of fertile garden soil, peat and sand. The basin soil should not be too wet
Watering: during the growth period, water 1 ~ 2 times a week. In midsummer, control watering and pay attention to ventilation. If it is hot and wet, the leaves are easy to wither, yellow and fall off
Fertilization: fertilize once every half month during the growth period. When flower buds are formed in autumn, phosphorus and potassium fertilizer should be applied 1 ~ 2 times
Light temperature: longevity flower is a plant with short sunshine, which is sensitive to photoperiod. The plants with good growth and development can appear flower buds and bloom after being treated with short sunshine (8 ~ 9 hours a day) for 3 ~ 4 weeks
Propagation method of longevity flower
Cutting: the best effect is from May to June or from September to October. Select a slightly mature fleshy stem, cut it 5-6cm long, insert it into the sand bed, cover it with a film after watering, the room temperature is 15-20 ℃, the root is born 15-18 days after inserting, and it can be potted in 30 days. Commonly used 10 cm basin. If there are few seedlings, leaf cutting can be used. Cut the robust and full leaves from the petiole, insert them obliquely or put them flat on the sand bed after the incision is slightly dry, and keep the humidity for about 10-15 days. They can take root from the base of the leaves and grow new plants
Suggestions for planting combination: Huang Li and Hong Zhiyu
Supplement: the low indoor temperature will make the long-lived flower only grow bracts and delay flowering