How do you care for a potted yesterday-today-and-tomorrow plant, and which country's national flower is it?
An evergreen shrub from South America, after it blooms its flowers change with anthocyanin concentration, gradually shifting from deep purple to pure white, just like a painter's palette, overall very changeable, and it can be said to have conquered countless gardening enthusiasts. The protagonist mentioned above is named "yesterday-today-and-tomorrow" (Brunfelsia pauciflora), and it is the national flower of Paraguay. It not only has ornamental value, but also contains rich cultural connotations. Today, this magical plant has been widely cultivated in southwestern and southern China, mostly grown on balconies, and after blooming it carries a delicate fragrance.
The yesterday-today-and-tomorrow plant originates from South America and Central America, and is now widely cultivated in southwestern and southern China. It is an evergreen shrub and also the national flower of Paraguay. Its flowers change with anthocyanin concentration, gradually shifting from deep purple to white, with a flowering period lasting several months and a rich floral fragrance. It is not only beautiful but also has medicinal value, and is deeply loved by gardening enthusiasts and flower collectors; it is also very suitable for balcony growing.
To grow the yesterday-today-and-tomorrow plant well, note that it likes light, and its suitable growing temperature is 18 to 30°C, but under strong direct light the leaves can easily be sunburned, turning withered and yellow, so during periods of high temperature and strong sun it should be moved indoors promptly for care. Its cold tolerance is not strong, and it should not go below 10°C, otherwise at best it will stop growing and at worst it will die outright.
Generally when bought from a flower market it comes with soil, but if later you find the soil has become compacted, you should loosen the soil for it. At this time it is recommended to choose loose, fertile soil with good drainage.
For watering and fertilizing frequency, adhere to the state of letting the soil dry before watering and watering thoroughly, and prevent water from remaining at the bottom of the flowerpot. In autumn and summer, when moisture in the air evaporates relatively quickly, it is recommended that besides watering the potting soil thoroughly, spray the leaf surface with clean water 2-3 times a day, and also sprinkle water around it to increase air humidity. As for fertilizing, it counts as a fertilizer-loving plant, so during the growing season (April to October) apply a diluted liquid fertilizer once a month.
Finally, regarding pests and diseases of the yesterday-today-and-tomorrow plant, the most common are scale insects and red spider mites, while diseases occasionally include leaf spot and powdery mildew. Its common pest is scale insects, which are mainly triggered by high temperature and high humidity, poor ventilation, and insufficient light. An effective remedy is to move the potted plant outdoors, spray water on the plant to wash the insects off, or directly use corresponding chemical control methods such as buprofezin.