The Flower Language and Blooming Time of the Silk Tree Flower Explained
The silk tree flower (Albizia julibrissin) is a flowering plant with a distinctive flower shape and a faint fragrance. It is also used as a street tree and an ornamental tree, and its bark has certain medicinal value. The silk tree flower is mainly distributed in South China and southern parts of the country. Let us take a look together below at what the flower language of the silk tree flower is and when it generally blooms.
1. What is the flower language of the silk tree flower?
The flower language of the silk tree flower is eternal love and pairing side by side. The flower language also differs by color: the golden silk tree flower (Acacia) symbolizes passion, while the silver silk tree flower (Leucaena) symbolizes love and respect.
The leaves of the silk tree flower fold together in pairs and close up together at night, symbolizing “a couple's eternal love." Therefore, giving silk tree flowers to one another is most suitable between husband and wife.
Every September, golden-yellow silk tree flowers bloom everywhere across Australia, their fragrance drifting in all directions, and the silk tree flower has also been designated as the national flower of Australia. The silk tree flower also has a calming effect, mainly used for treating depression with chest tightness, insomnia and forgetfulness, nourishing yin and supplementing yang, eye diseases, neurasthenia and other conditions.
2. When does the silk tree flower generally bloom?
The flowering period of the silk tree flower is from June to July, and it is blooming most abundantly right now. After the silk tree flower blooms, the main axis of its inflorescence can continue to extend upward, constantly producing bracts and flower buds, just like a monopodial branch, so it is also called a monopodial inflorescence. The opening order of the flowers is that the flowers at the base of the flower axis open first, then proceed upward in order, opening one after another. If the inflorescence axis is shortened and the flowers are densely packed into a plane or sphere, the opening order is from the edge first, then opening toward the center in sequence. The silk tree flower is very beautiful, mostly red and pink, occasionally white, and its shape looks like a fan, fluffy, very similar to a dandelion.
3. Notes on growing the silk tree flower
1. Soil
The silk tree flower is not demanding about soil, but fertile, moist, well-drained sandy loam and limestone loam are best.
2. Sunlight
The silk tree flower is a light-loving tree species and slightly shade-tolerant, so during the growing period care should be taken to provide sufficient sunlight, but when the summer light is too strong, shade should also be provided.
3. Watering
The silk tree flower is drought-tolerant and not tolerant of waterlogging. During care, do not water too much, so as to avoid waterlogging and damage to the root system.
4. Temperature
The silk tree flower likes a warm environment, but its cold resistance is very strong, so in southern regions it does not need to be moved into a greenhouse in winter.
5. Fertilizing
The silk tree flower can be managed extensively and does not have very high requirements for water and fertilizer; even in poor areas it may grow very vigorously. But note that it does not like noise or dust, so when growing it, these aspects need to be controlled well.
6. Pests and diseases
The silk tree flower is mainly harmed by diseases such as canker, so when disease occurs, pesticide spraying is needed. Generally, 800-1000 times dilution of Bijunsha, 2000-3000 times dilution of Penkejun, 800 times dilution of 50% Tuzet, etc. can be sprayed. The main pests include psyllids and longhorn beetles, etc., and 80% dichlorvos, etc. can be sprayed. For psyllids, 25% buprofezin 1500-2000 times dilution can be used.