What are the characteristics of the noon flower? A complete guide
The noon flower, also known as night-falling money, has bright red flowers and emerald green leaves, creating a warm and lively atmosphere. That is why it is so popular. So, what are the characteristics of the noon flower?
1. What are the characteristics of the noon flower?
The noon flower is an annual herb, with 1-2 flowers growing in the leaf axils, 5 petals, red, broadly obovate, opening at noon and closing the next morning, and the whole flower often falls off. The capsule is nearly spherical, about 1.2 cm in diameter, densely covered with stellate hairs and bristles, shorter than the persistent calyx. The flowering period is summer and autumn.
2. What is the flower language of the noon flower?
Its flower language is passion, fervor, vitality, hidden love, silent love, and a woman who always watches over love. Together with its auspicious name, it has the charm of “a heavenly maiden tossing money under the moonlight”, giving people hope, happiness and imagination. A fine name and a fine flower,
3. Care methods for the noon flower
1. Watering
The noon flower is very drought-tolerant. Under normal circumstances, it does not need watering, but in summer when there is less moisture and the air is dry, it should be watered appropriately. Normally, water about once every 20 days, and water thoroughly to avoid waterlogging and root rot.
2. Fertilizing
Its fertilizer requirements are not high. When planting, an appropriate amount of organic fertilizer can be applied as a base fertilizer to ensure early growth. During the vigorous growth period, mainly apply nitrogen fertilizer, and appropriately add a little phosphorus fertilizer. Before flowering, spray 1-2 times with phosphorus and potassium fertilizer to promote and improve flowering quality.
3. Light
During the growth period, provide an appropriate amount of light. There must be at least about 8 hours of light per day. Only with sufficient light can it bloom normally. If it is placed in an overly shady environment for a long time, it will fail to bloom when the flowering period arrives.
4. Temperature
The noon flower likes warmth. Its normal germination temperature is between 20°C and 25°C. It is not resistant to severe cold. In winter, too low a temperature will cause cold damage, affect the plant's growth the following year, and also cause certain harm to flowering. It is recommended to place it in a greenhouse before winter arrives, or build a warm shed for it.
The noon flower is mostly grown in pots for ornamental purposes, or planted in courtyards, roadsides and flower borders. Not only are its flowers beautiful, but its meaning is also wonderful. Friends who are interested can try planting it.