Another name for firecracker bamboo

Firecracker (firecracker) is a kind of herb with clumps of semi shrubs. It has the nickname of "auspicious grass" and "firecracker flower"

Morphological characteristics of firecracker bamboo

The whole plant of firecracker bamboo (firecracker bamboo) is upright and can grow to a height of about 1 meter. The whole plant has almost no leaves and no pubescence. The stem will droop during flowering due to the gravity of the flower

The leaves of firecracker bamboo (firecracker bamboo) are extremely rare. The single leaves are oblong, oval or oblong, with a length of less than 1.5cm, and most of them have degenerated into "scales"

The flower of firecracker bamboo (firecracker bamboo) is named "firecracker bamboo" because it looks like "firecracker". The flower color is bright red. During the flowering period, large clusters of flowers hang down from the top of the stem, and the fiery red ones pour down one by one, which is very spectacular

Growth habit of firecracker bamboo

Firecracker bamboo (firecracker bamboo) has certain requirements for the humidity of soil and air. If it cannot maintain appropriate humidity during its growth, the lower leaves will turn yellow and fall off, and the upper leaves will have no luster

As the origin of firecracker bamboo (firecracker bamboo) is in the tropics, it is more suitable to grow in a high-temperature environment. If the temperature is lower than 10 ℃, it will inhibit normal growth. Especially in winter, it is most threatened by frost weather, so it is difficult to survive the winter safely

There is also a semi shady environment suitable for the growth of firecracker bamboo (firecracker bamboo). Except that shading treatment is required in early summer, sufficient light should be given to firecracker bamboo (firecracker bamboo) in other seasons

Value and use of firecracker bamboo

Ornamental value: the branches and leaves of firecracker bamboo (firecracker bamboo) are basically draped, and their shape is slender. When flowering, the flowers are extremely lush. The red flower branches hang down like firecrackers for a long time and red color. It is an excellent hanging greening plant placed on the balcony for decoration

Medicinal value: the flower of firecracker bamboo (firecracker bamboo) tastes sweet and can also be used as medicine. It has good effects of promoting blood circulation, removing blood stasis and connecting tendons and bones

Flower language of exploding bamboo

Firecracker bamboo (firecracker bamboo) usually symbolizes "wealth and auspiciousness" because of its "red" shape