What is the flower name of the crown of thorns? A detailed look at this flowering plant
The crown of thorns is probably the most petite flower; it lacks the gaudiness of other flowers yet still lives quite respectably, and the small flower buds on the branches are also very pink and cute. After winter begins, it remains unbeaten through the cold, graceful and charming, adding a good deal of spring feeling to the home.
Alternative names of the crown of thorns
Tiger thorn, iron begonia, flower qilin, foreign thorn, foreign tree, foreign thorn plum, qilin thorn.
Growth habits of the crown of thorns
The crown of thorns likes warmth, likes light, is drought-tolerant, avoids moisture, and fears cold. It is suitable for growing in loose, well-drained sandy soil. As long as the environment is suitable, it can bloom all year round, especially in the Northern Hemisphere, where winter bloom is most abundant.
Summer and autumn are the growing period of the crown of thorns. In winter, it can safely overwinter when the temperature is above 3°C. If the temperature is kept above 15°C, together with sufficient sunlight, it can still continue to bloom. However, relatively high air humidity will cause leaves to fall off, and the plant will enter a dormant period.
When the crown of thorns blooms, it requires sufficient nutrients; apply a top dressing once every half month, and either organic liquid fertilizer or compound chemical fertilizer is fine.
Flower language of the crown of thorns
Stubborn yet steadfast, gentle yet loyal, fierce yet still refined.
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