How to cultivate Xiandan Flower Culture methods and matters needing attention

Elixir is what everyone wants, especially the elixir that can live forever. It is a very persistent pursuit of characters in fairy tales and ancient emperors. However, such a thing as elixir does not exist, just like the illusion of immortals. But the Xiandan flower is different. as long as you are willing to plant it and put some effort into it, you can get it.

How to raise Xiandan flowers

Xiandan flowers like a warm, moist and sunny environment. Not resistant to cold, semi-overcast, moisture and strong light. The suitable temperature for the growth of Xiandan flower is 15-25 ℃, 24-30 ℃ from March to September, and 13-18 ℃ from September to March of the following year. The winter temperature is not lower than 0 ℃, and it is easy to suffer frost damage if it is too low. On the contrary, Xiandan flower is resistant to high temperature and grows as usual above 32 ℃.

Generally speaking, Xiandan flower has strong adaptability to temperature. Xiandan flowers like to be wet and afraid of dry. Sufficient water is needed during the growing period of stems and leaves to keep the basin soil moist, which is beneficial to shoot germination and leaf growth. However, if it is too wet for a long time, it is easy to cause part of the root system to rot and affect the growth and flowering. If the soil is too dry or wet when dry, and the water supply is not timely, the phenomenon of fallen leaves will occur. Xiandan flowers need plenty of sunshine, especially during the growing period of stems and leaves, the leaves are green and shiny, which is conducive to the formation of inflorescences, neat flowering and bright colors. It can also grow in semi-overcast environment, but the leaves are light green, lack of luster, few flowers and light color. However, proper shading in strong light in summer can prolong the flowering period.

The cultivated soil of Xiandan flower is the best in the acid sandy loam with fertile, loose and good drainage. The mixed soil of culture soil, peat soil and coarse sand is suitable for pot cultivation, and the pH is 5-5.5.

Culture methods and matters needing attention of Xiandan Flower

1. Soil

Xiandan flowers grow in the sand with rich soil and loose soil with good drainage. Pot culture can choose to cultivate soil, peat soil, coarse sand mixed with a small amount of organic fertilizer, pH is controlled between 5-5.5.

2. Watering

Xiandan flowers are resistant to dampness and afraid of drying. Sufficient water is needed at the initial stage of growth to keep the basin soil moist, which is beneficial to shoot germination and leaf growth. Avoid watering too much, soil water, will cause part of the root rot, affecting growth and flowering. If the water supply is insufficient, the defoliation will occur.

3. Sunshine

The growth of Xiandan flower needs sufficient sunlight, especially the growth of stems and leaves, which can ensure that the leaves are green and shiny, which is conducive to the formation of inflorescence and neat flowering. If you grow in a semi-overcast environment, the leaves will be yellow, the flowers will be light, and the flowers will bloom sparsely. But it is moderately shaded when there is strong light in summer. It can prolong the florescence.

4. Temperature

The suitable growth temperature of Xiandan flower is 15: 25 ℃, the temperature is controlled at 24: 30 ℃ from March to September, the debt is controlled at 13: 18 ℃ from September to next March, and the winter temperature is above 0 ℃, which can survive the winter safely. In a word, Xiandan flower has strong adaptability to temperature, can withstand high temperature more than 32 ℃, and can continue to grow.

5. Fertilization

Fertilize once every half a month during the growing period, mainly organic compound fertilizer, supplemented by ferrous sulfate and shoe slices. Before application, the fertilizer was mixed with water and used after ripening and fermentation. During the growing period, nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, and horseshoe slices were mixed with water and liquid fertilizer after ripening and fermentation according to the proportion of 1: 1, 1: 1, 1: 1 and 2: 3 in the growing period.

6. Pruning

Pruning now in spring, the plant has just been moved outdoors, it is necessary to carry out proper branch thinning to ensure ventilation and light. In addition, in the flowering period, the heart can be picked properly to promote bud pregnancy and flowering.

7. Points for attention

Xiandan flower growth of the soil should be kept slightly acidic, watering should not be watered with alkali water, a small amount of ferrous sulfate can be applied every month.

The potted elixir of the south can be kept outdoors in winter, and when it comes to a cold spell, it can be covered with plastic film to keep warm. The northern area needs to be moved to indoor maintenance.

The flowering period of Xiandan flower

The flowering period of this kind of flower is very long. It can blossom every year from April to January or February of the following year, but it blossoms most luxuriantly between summer and autumn. Although the rest of the time will also be spent in meetings, the number is relatively rare. It is said that some people's fairy flowers in their homes can still bear fruit, but this phenomenon is relatively rare.

Is the elixir poisonous?

Xiandan flower is non-toxic, not only non-toxic but also can be used as medicine, the effect is remarkable.

Rhizome: fresh rhizome can clear heat and cool blood, activate blood circulation and relieve pain. Treatment of cough, hemoptysis, rheumatic joint pain, stomachache, injury caused by falls, sores, swelling and pain, and amenorrhea in women.

Flowers: flowers can be used to treat irregular menstruation, amenorrhea and hypertension.

Xiandan flower is a kind of plant with a very long flowering period, just like eating elixir that extends its flowering period. if we don't pay attention to it, we can even produce the illusion that it blossoms all year round, and it is always a very valuable flower in the future. flowers and rhizomes have certain medicinal value.