Why does Photinia smell so foul? An analysis of the latest reasons
Photinia, also known as thousand-year red, originates from the southern regions of China. Every year in April and May is exactly the season when Photinia blooms. Its leaves and roots provide medicinal value; they can serve as a diuretic, aid digestion, and treat urethritis with good efficacy, among other effects. At the same time, it can be used as a soil pesticide to control aphids, helping to protect crops; it can also absorb carbon dioxide from the air and reduce dust. So for such a highly valuable flower, why is it also said to be foul? Is it really that dirty?
1. The reason why Photinia is considered foul:
The reason Photinia is considered foul is the smell it gives off during its blooming period. Its scent is a strong smell of human semen. Therefore, while Photinia brings us ecological landscape value, it also brings a certain amount of trouble! Especially for pregnant women, frail elderly people, or people with allergies, it can create a negative impression. So why, if the smell of Photinia is so offensive to people, is it still planted? In fact, Photinia also has its unique side. This tree stays evergreen all year round, and the flowers it produces are especially vivid, making it highly ornamental throughout the four seasons. Moreover, this tree can absorb toxic and harmful gases from the surrounding environment and has the effect of reducing dust and protecting the environment, which can play an environmental protection role for us, especially for cities; it can be called nature's natural sanitation worker.
2. The medicinal value of Photinia:
Photinia itself contains minerals. Brewing it as tea can provide relief for people with urethritis; Photinia can help with gastrointestinal peristalsis and aid digestion! Photinia can improve rheumatism in the human body and eliminate excess uric acid from the body, among other effects.
3. What to pay attention to when cultivating Photinia:
The cultivation of Photinia is also very particular. First is temperature and humidity. Photinia likes sunny places, is slightly shade-tolerant, relatively cold-tolerant, and can withstand low temperatures of down to minus 15 degrees Celsius. Photinia prefers a humid environment, so the soil should be kept moist, but avoid watering too much to prevent root rot. Every spring in March, April, and May, fertilize once every 15 days; in summer and autumn, apply a compound fertilizer once about every 15 days. Photinia is not strict about the soil for cultivation, but it is best to choose moist, relatively fertile land.
Overall, Photinia still does more good than harm in our lives. It is the guardian of the city's beautiful ecological environment and also provides certain medicinal value for human patients, even though its smell is not so pleasant. Don't forget that it is also an indispensable part of the natural ecological chain.