There is no flower that blooms in all four seasons, but how about one that blooms in three?
Hibiscus Flower Girl
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Let Plants Speak NO.27
Put it on the balcony? It can bloom in all three seasons
Hibiscus|Also called ZhujinTough and easy to keep alive
[Plant Profile]
Chinese name: Hibiscus
Latin scientific name: Hibiscus rosa-sinensis Linn.
Other names: Zhujin, Chijin, Fosang, Hongmujin, etc.
Distribution: Widely cultivated in tropical and subtropical regions
Flower meaning: Fresh romance, subtle beauty
Hibiscus is an evergreen shrub
Also known as Zhujin, Chijin, Fosang, etc.
In ancient times, hibiscus was a very
popular ornamental plant
Its place of origin is China
Today it is widely cultivated
around the world, especially in tropical and subtropical regions
Hibiscus flowers are large, brightly colored, and bloom continuously
There are many varieties; worldwide there aremore than 3000 varieties
The flower colors are mostlyred, yellow, and white
There are single-petal and double-petal types
Single-petal hibiscus flowersare simple and elegant, with smooth petals
with jagged arc lines around the edges
and at the tip they look like some standing red matchsticks
shaped like snowflakes, scattered in dots
Double-petal hibiscusblooms even more brilliantly
Unlike single-petal ones, in the center of its flower
there is no long stamen sticking out
but the petals are layered, a bit like rose of Sharon
White hibiscus
has a distinctive temperament
Many tropical coastal countries regard hibiscus as a lucky flower
For example, Malaysia has adopted it as its national flower
It can also be seen on many clothing patterns
Hibiscus is a flower particularly suitable for growing on a balcony
If well cared for, it can bloom in all three seasons
Especially suitable for flower-growing beginners
- Plant Personality -
Summer is the peak growing season for hibiscus
The one that blooms most diligently all summer is it
Hibiscus is tough and easy to keep alive
To keep your little hibiscus well, just pay attention to two things:
1. Prune spent flowers:
Cut the flower stalk off right at the base
New flower buds will sprout again from the clustered growth points
2. Fertilize appropriately:
Hibiscus has a good appetite and is not picky about fertilizer
Generally two kinds of fertilizer are used
Inorganic fertilizer:Ferrous phosphate
Organic fertilizer:Seaweed fertilizer
Inorganic fertilizer paired with organic fertilizer
is basically enough to satisfy it
- Planting Method -
If you are a flower-growing beginner
you might as well grow a pot of hibiscus
It is really very suitable for beginners
And gardening experts will also demonstrate for you:
Video source: Kun Ge Plays with Flowers
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100 Basic Life Principles NO.061:
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Merely being alive is not enough.
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Merely being alive is not enough,
we also need,
sunshine, freedom, and a little fragrance of flowers.
100 Basic Life Principles NO.061