What flower is Qi Li Xiang (Orange Jessamine)? It is said to have the fragrance of first love

You suddenly said to me that the name Qi Li Xiang is beautiful

Yet at this moment I only want to kiss your stubborn mouth

……

The day after tomorrow is Qixi, so when everyone hears this song, does it remind you of the feeling of first love?

When I listened to Jay Chou's "Qi Li Xiang," I was still in middle school. Back then, Jay Chou's songs played on the broadcast every noon.

In "Qi Li Xiang" it says: the sparrows outside the window chatter on the utility pole, you say this line really feels like summer, and just like that the fragrance of first love is found again by us. Quite clearly, this song is about first love.

At the time I was always very curious: the fragrance of first love is the fragrance of Qi Li Xiang. So what is the fragrance of Qi Li Xiang like? Does Qi Li Xiang really exist?

Later, I looked up some information and found that Qi Li Xiang not only exists, but is also very common.

Plant Introduction

Qi Li Xiang, also known by other names: Qian Li Xiang, Wan Li Xiang, Jiu Qiu Xiang, etc. It is a small tree or shrub in the Rutaceae family.

The flowers of Qi Li Xiang are richly fragrant and can carry far, hence the names Qi Li Xiang, Shi Li Xiang, and even Qian Li Xiang. The leaves of Qi Li Xiang also have a strong sweet fragrance and can repel mosquitoes and insects.

Growing Environment

Qi Li Xiang prefers a warm, humid climate, is drought-tolerant, and not cold-tolerant. It is best cultivated in a spot with ample sunlight and deep, loose, fertile, slightly alkaline soil.

Distribution Range

Qi Li Xiang grows in sparse or dense forests of low hills or high-altitude mountainous areas. It is more common in limestone areas and also occurs in granite areas, sometimes as a single dominant species within a small area.

Ornamental Value

Qi Li Xiang, when in bloom, has a strong and lasting fragrance, with bright red fruit and pure white, beautiful flowers, and bright red fruit. In warm southern regions it can be planted as a hedge, and can also be grown as a potted plant for indoor viewing.

Daily Care

1. Watering

When cultivating Qi Li Xiang, watering should be moderate. During the high-temperature period in summer and autumn, water once each morning and evening; in spring, water once a day or every other day; in winter, water once every few days. During the plum rain season or on rainy days, guard against waterlogging to avoid root rot and plant death.

2. Temperature

The most suitable temperature for Qi Li Xiang to grow is 20°C~32°C. It is not cold-tolerant; if the room temperature is too low, it easily drops leaves, affecting growth the following year.

3. Light

Qi Li Xiang should be placed in a spot with ample sunlight. When blooming, it can be moved to the windowsill; after the flowers fade, it should still be placed in a spot with ample sunlight. When brought indoors in winter, it should also be placed in a spot with ample sunlight.

4. Fertilizing

During the peak growing season, apply a dilute cake fertilizer once every 3~4 weeks. Generally, fertilizing is not advisable in autumn. In winter, apply organic fertilizer once as a base fertilizer.

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