Characteristics and symbols of spring feathers

A nickname for Chunyu

Spring feather, also known as spring taro, split leaf Xilin taro, is a more popular indoor foliage plant.

Morphological characteristics of spring feather

Spring feather formerly known as feather split Xi Lin taro, perennial herbs. The plant can reach 1 meter in height, the stem is thick and erect, and the diameter is up to 10 cm. There are obvious leaf scars and wired air roots on the stem. The leaf extends in all directions at the top of the stem and has a petiole about 40 cm long and 50 cm long. the leaf body is fresh and glossy, ovate and heart-shaped, up to 60 cm long and 40 cm wide, but the average potted plant is only about half the size, and the whole leaf is pinnately parted and leathery. The leaves of young seedlings were thinner and triangular, and the leaves became larger with the growth, and the more pinnatifid and deeper the pinnatifid.

The growth habit of spring feather

Chunyu likes the high temperature and humid growth environment, does not have high requirements for light, and has a strong ability to withstand shade. Spring feather is not cold-resistant, the suitable temperature for growth is between 18 ℃ and 25 ℃, and the overwintering temperature in winter is not lower than 5 ℃. Chunyu likes sandy soil that is loose, fertile and well drained.

The function of spring feather

The main function of Chunyu is highly ornamental.

Spring feather has become a popular flower of indoor foliage plants because of its beautiful plant type, broad leaves and strong shade tolerance. Spring feather can be potted breeding embellished indoor, it will be placed in the hall, office or living room, study and other places, very suitable.