Why the language of flowers of the porcelain rose is unrequited love
The porcelain rose is a perennial herbaceous plant of the genus Alpinia in the ginger family (Zingiberaceae). The plant grows in clumps, with a height of 3-7 m. The leaves are alternate, arranged in two rows, oblong-lanceolate, dark green, smooth, about 50 cm long and about 15 cm wide. The capitulum emerges from the underground stem, rose-shaped, with leathery petals, a smooth surface, and a brilliance like porcelain, with 50-100 petals or more. The flowering season is summer.
Porcelain rose
Morphological characteristics:
Perennial herbaceous plant. The porcelain rose generally grows with stems and branches in clumps, and in its place of origin the plant height can reach more than 10 m, while in China it is generally only 2-5 m when cultivated. The stems are wrapped by leaf sheaths. The leaves are alternate, arranged in 2 rows, green, linear to elliptical or elliptically lanceolate, 30-60 cm long, smooth and glossy. The flowers are basal capitula, conical and cone-like, resembling a blazing torch, hence the name torch ginger; the inflorescence emerges from the underground stem in spring, summer and autumn, can reach 1-2 m in height and about 15-20 cm in diameter, and the flower stalk is stout; the bracts are pink, thick and fleshy, porcelain-like or waxy, glossy, and layered like overlapping peaks; the upper lip of the flower is golden yellow, very enchanting and gorgeous, and also resembles a rose bud waiting to bloom, hence the other name porcelain rose. The full bloom period of the porcelain rose, when flowers can be seen all year round, is from May to October. The porcelain rose also has 1 variety, whose stems and leaves are both purplish red and whose flowers are dark red, and it is relatively rare.
Porcelain rose
Growing environment:
It likes high temperature and high humidity, with an optimum growing temperature of 25-30°C. It likes a sunny environment but tolerates partial sun, and is better slightly shaded in the early growth stage. The best cultivation soil is loose, well-drained sandy loam rich in humus. Because the plant is tall, the cultivation site should be sheltered from the wind.
Porcelain rose
Main value:
The porcelain rose is a beautiful and important cut flower, with a long vase life, and can also be grown in pots for ornament. Its flower shape is unique and its flower color is gorgeous, possessing the brilliance of a rose and the nobility of a peony. It is a high-grade flower with considerable ornamental value, mainly used for garden ornament. At the same time, because its bracts are leathery and thick, with strong water retention capacity and not easily losing water, its freshness lasts a long time, and under normal conditions it can remain unfaded for as long as half a month, so it is also a novel high-grade cut flower. In addition, the porcelain rose can also be made into a large potted plant for indoor ornament.