What kind of flower is Yanlaihong? Can I plant it in a pot?

Yanlai Hong, also known as "old boy", is common in the south. When northern geese fly south in rows, it is also when its leaves are red. Over time, people are used to calling it Yan Laihong, which is the original meaning of Yan Laihong. What kind of flower is Yanlai Hong? Can I plant it in a pot?

What kind of flower is Yanlai Hong?

Yanlaihong is not a kind of flower, but a kind of foliage plant. Whenever the upper leaves change color in early autumn, the common varieties become red, yellow and green, while the superior varieties are bright yellow or bright red, and the terminal leaves are especially bright red. The viewing period is from June to October, of which August to October is the best viewing period.

Yanlai Hong is drought-resistant, not cold-resistant, and likes a moist, sunny and well-ventilated environment. Like fertile and well-drained soil. Like moist and sunny and well-ventilated environment, avoid waterlogging and damp heat. The requirement of soil is not strict, it is suitable for growing in fertile soil with good drainage, has certain alkali resistance and can self-sow and reproduce.

Second, can Yanlaihong be potted?

Flower materials, potted plants, flower beds, etc. Yanlaihong is an excellent foliage plant, which can be used as flower bed background, hedge or planting by the roadside, or planted in a large area in the lawn, forming gorgeous patterns with all kinds of flowers and plants, and can also be used for potted and cut flowers.

1. Soil

In fact, Yanlaihong's requirements for soil is not very high, basically, choose garden soil, rotten leaf soil and fine sand mixture, to ensure that the soil is loose, fertile and good drainage.

2. Light and temperature

Yanlaihong this plant likes to grow in sunny places, during its growth period, we should ensure that there is enough sunshine, which will be more conducive to the formation of flower buds. In terms of temperature, the most suitable temperature for Yanlaihong growth is between 18 ℃ and 25 ℃. Yanlaihong is not resistant to cold, so it is necessary to control the temperature above 10 ℃ in winter to ensure its safe winter.

3. Watering and fertilizing

During the growing period of Yanlai Red, it is necessary to ensure an adequate water supply and keep the basin soil moist, but it is also necessary to control watering. Although Yanlaihong can withstand drought, it can not be too dry, which will make Yanlai red leaves yellowing or even fall off. In terms of fertilization, do not apply too much fertilizer, apply enough base fertilizer when planting, and fertilize 2Murray 3 times in the growing season to meet the needs of various growth elements.

4. Pick the heart

During the growth period of Yanlai Hong, we can pick its heart, so that it can be more branched, but if it is potted Yan Laihong, if it is not, it will easily lead to higher plant type.

5. Diseases and insect pests

Most of the common diseases of Yanlai are root rot and stem rot. Insect pests are mainly caused by whitefly, and preventive measures need to be taken.