Is the subtropical tree species Milan flower (Aglaia odorata) toxic? A guide to growing it in the bedroom
Milan flower (Aglaia odorata), also known as chicken-claw orchid or pearl orchid, is a flower commonly found in shrubland or low-altitude mountain areas. Because it can bloom multiple times a year and has attractive flowers, it is deeply loved by flower enthusiasts. Many people like to place it indoors to decorate their environment, so is the Milan flower toxic? Can it be kept in the bedroom? How should it be grown?
I. Is the Milan flower toxic?
Science has proven that the Milan flower is not toxic. On the contrary, the Milan flower has many benefits and is greatly beneficial to human health. The Milan flower is an edible flower and can be made into flower tea. Placing the Milan flower indoors can absorb harmful gases in the air such as sulfur dioxide, chlorine, ether, ethylene, and carbon monoxide. When the Milan flower blooms, its fragrance is striking, making it an ideal indoor flowering plant. These benefits are all favorable to people. So there is no need for everyone to worry about this issue.
II. Can the Milan flower be kept in the bedroom?
1. From the perspective of human health
The Milan flower is very suitable for placing in the bedroom. The Milan flower can absorb harmful gases in the air such as sulfur dioxide, chlorine, ether, ethylene, and carbon monoxide.
2. From the perspective of ornamental value
When the Milan flower blooms, its fragrance is pleasant and it is full of vitality, making it a very good ornamental plant.
3. From the perspective of feng shui
The Milan flower is a sun-loving plant. Placing it in the bedroom can symbolize the owner's health and longevity.
III. How should the Milan flower be grown indoors?
1. Maintain good properties of the potting soil
The Milan flower has a very developed root system, with many fine fibrous roots that are very thin. Therefore, the soil for the Milan flower must contain abundant nutrients, and new soil needs to be replaced in time, while excess rotten roots should be removed. It needs to be repotted at least once every two years; for those growing especially well, repot once a year.
Add an appropriate amount of plant ash and an appropriate amount of base fertilizer to the new soil, so that the potting soil both retains fertilizer and does not accumulate water, meaning it is breathable and has sufficient nutrients.
2. Water correctly
In spring, when the Milan flower begins to sprout, pay attention to watering. You can appropriately control water, which is the most critical part of "controlling branches to promote flowering." If watering is not well controlled when the Milan flower sprouts, it is very easy to cause excessive growth of branches and leaves. The best method is to water again when the tender tips are slightly shriveled and drooping. During other growth periods, keep the potting soil in a slightly dry state and appropriately control nutrients. Promote the growth of branches and leaves.
3. Fertilize frequently
Apply organic fertilizer 1 to 2 times a week. When the flower buds have already opened, apply additional phosphorus fertilizer. After flowering, water once with organic fertilizer according to the size of the plant shape to replenish the consumed nutrients and lay a good foundation for the next flowering. However, when fertilizing, water should also be appropriately controlled, with the limit being that the tender tips do not shrivel.
4. Sufficient light
The Milan flower likes light. An overly shady environment will cause excessive growth of branches and leaves, fewer flowers, or even no fragrance, so the Milan flower must receive sufficient light. In an environment with sufficient light, the leaves have strong photosynthesis, the branches produced are short and thick, and the leaves are small, thick, green, and glossy, promoting continuous differentiation of flower buds.