The flower language and symbolism of the Brazilian verbena (Glandularia), and does it bloom in autumn?
The Brazilian verbena (Glandularia)is a much-loved flower. Its plants are relatively low and compact, and its blossoms are small and delicate yet very abundant, looking like a sprinkling of stars from a distance.
The flower language of the Brazilian verbena is "mystery, elegance, happiness and everlasting joy".Its soft, elegant colors and exquisite flowers symbolize mystery and elegance, while its habit of blooming continuously signifies that happiness endures forever, giving people an upbeat feeling, as if telling them to stay optimistic and find joy in the ordinary.
The Brazilian verbena has a very long flowering period and can bloom almost all year round.In autumn, it will also bloom as usual.When the autumn wind rises and the surrounding flowers and plants gradually wither, the Brazilian verbena can still put out beautiful blooms, adding a touch of life and color to autumn and keeping it from looking dull.
Below is an introduction to some care and management know-how for the Brazilian verbena:
Light: The Brazilian verbena loves light, so place it in a sunny spot, such as a south-facing balcony or an open outdoor spot with good light. Plenty of light lets it differentiate flower buds better and produce more and more vivid blooms. However, at noon during the high heat of summer, a little shade can keep the leaves and flowers from being scorched.
Watering: It likes a moist environment, but the roots must not sit in water. Generally, water after the soil surface dries, and when you water, water thoroughly. You can insert a finger about 2 - 3 cm into the soil, and if it feels dry, you can water. In the high heat of summer, you can suitably increase watering frequency, while in winter you should reduce it.
Fertilizing: The Brazilian verbena needs nutrients for both growth and bloom. During the growing season, apply a dilute liquid fertilizer once a month. During the flowering period, suitably increase the proportion of phosphorus and potassium fertilizer, which helps flower bud development and prolonged blooming. When fertilizing, be careful not to let fertilizer touch the leaves and flowers, so as to avoid burning them.
Pruning: To keep it looking good and to encourage new shoots to sprout and continue blooming, promptly prune spent flowers. When the flowers begin to wither, cut off the spent blooms. If you find leggy or overly dense branches, you can also prune them suitably so the plant has better ventilation and light penetration, and in this way the Brazilian verbena can grow and bloom more healthily.