These 5 flowers are healthy and long-lived, the sooner you grow them the less you'll regret it

Japanese honeysuckle

Japanese honeysuckle is white when it first blooms, then gradually turns yellow bit by bit, which is why it is called "gold and silver flower." It is not only beautiful but also has high health-preserving value. In summer, pick two blossoms, dry them in the sun, and steep them in water; they clear heat and relieve summer heat, and can also reduce inflammation and kill bacteria.

Care tips

1. Soil

Japanese honeysuckle likes loose, moist, fertile sandy soil. Generally, choose a deep pot with a large diameter for growing it.

2. Light

Japanese honeysuckle likes light. Insufficient light leads to small leaves and few flowers. For potted care, it can be placed on a sunny windowsill, but avoid direct strong light.

3. Watering

Japanese honeysuckle is drought-tolerant and moisture-tolerant. When watering, water when the soil is dry and stop when it is moist. In high-temperature summer weather, spray water around the plant more often. Tap water in northern households contains a lot of chlorine; first let the water sit in the sun for two days to let the chlorine evaporate before watering the flowers.

4. Fertilizing

During the peak growth seasons of spring and autumn, apply light fertilizer frequently, once every two weeks with rotted liquid fertilizer or compound fertilizer. In high-temperature summer weather, reduce fertilizing.

Kalanchoe

Kalanchoe symbolizes longevity, well-being, and lasting blessings. Its flowers are dense and gorgeous, its blooming period is long, and it is highly ornamental. Kalanchoe closes its stomata during the day and opens them at night, releasing oxygen while absorbing carbon dioxide, so it has a very good air-purifying effect and is especially suitable for elderly people to grow.

Care tips

1. Soil

Kalanchoe likes fertile, loose sandy loam. For the potting soil, mix leaf mold, coarse sand, and rice-husk charcoal in a 2:2:1 ratio.

2. Light

Kalanchoe does not have high light requirements and grows well under full sun, partial sun, and scattered light. In summer, pay attention to ventilation and avoid direct strong light.

3. Watering

Kalanchoe contains a lot of water in its body and is drought-tolerant. During the growing period, water once every 2~3 days, and avoid waterlogging that rots the roots. In summer, control watering and keep it ventilated.

4. Fertilizing

During the peak growth season, apply dilute liquid fertilizer 1~2 times a month. Reduce fertilizing in summer and do not fertilize in winter.

Monstera

Monstera has thick, sturdy stem nodes, and its broad leaves split in a feather-like pattern, like a turtle's back, which is why it is called "turtle-back bamboo." Because Monstera has a very long lifespan, it is a symbol of health and longevity. Grown indoors, it can both purify the air and add blessings and longevity.

Care tips

1. Soil

Monstera likes loose, fertile, slightly acidic soil with high water absorption and good water retention. For the potting soil, leaf mold or peat soil can be used.

2. Light

Monstera is shade-tolerant and afraid of sun exposure. In summer, place it in scattered light for care. Outdoors, stretch a 50% shade net, and pay attention to ventilation and air permeability.

3. Watering

Monstera likes a warm, humid environment and dislikes dryness. In summer, water every day and frequently spray the leaf surfaces to keep the air humid. When watering, add a few drops of ferrous sulfate solution diluted 500 times to adjust the soil pH.

4. Fertilizing

Monstera likes fertilizer. From May to September, apply dilute liquid fertilizer once about every 2 weeks. During the peak growth period, apply a thin foliar fertilizer once, either a 0.1% urea water solution or a 0.2% monopotassium phosphate water solution.

Marigold

Marigold is a flower with very strong vitality, so it is a symbol of longevity. Its leaves are rich in lutein and can absorb harmful gases in the air such as hydrogen fluoride and sulfur dioxide, and it helps relieve insomnia and respiratory infections in elderly people.

Care tips

1. Soil

Marigold does not have high soil requirements; fertile, loose, well-drained sandy soil or garden soil will do.

2. Light

Marigold likes light. The plant is short and sturdy, and the flowers are brightly colored. Sufficient light is good for blooming.

3. Watering

Marigold likes light and is drought-tolerant. In spring and autumn, water when the soil is dry and stop when it is moist. In summer, control watering to prevent excessive growth of branches and leaves, which affects blooming.

4. Fertilizing

At the seedling stage, organic fertilizer and inorganic fertilizer should be used together, or a compound fertilizer mixed with nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium in a certain ratio. During the growing period, apply light fertilizer frequently, and during the full blooming period, apply additional compound fertilizer, preferably after 6 p.m.

Nandina

Nandina has clean branches and slender nodes, symbolizes longevity, well-being, and good health, and carries an omen of good fortune and good luck. It is very suitable for congratulating elderly people on their birthdays.

Care tips

1. Soil

Nandina likes slightly acidic soil. You can prepare it by mixing sandy soil, leaf mold, and manure soil in a 5:4:1 ratio. Loosen the soil often to prevent it from compacting.

2. Light

Nandina is shade-tolerant and afraid of strong light; too much light will scorch the leaves. In summer, place it under scattered light for care, and shade it outdoors.

3. Watering

Nandina likes warmth and humidity. In daily care, keep the potting soil moist, and reduce watering during the blooming period.

4. Fertilizing

Nandina likes phosphorus and potassium fertilizer. During the growing period, apply rotted liquid fertilizer or monopotassium phosphate liquid fertilizer 1~2 times a month.

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