A string of red alone has a good growth environment.

A string of red nicknames

A string of red cast-in-place herbs with nicknames such as "firecracker red", "ivory red" and "western red". The origin of a string of red is Brazil in South America, and it is now widely grown in courtyards in most parts of China.

The morphological characteristics of a string of red

A bunch of red plants can be up to 90 cm high, and the stem is glabrous and obtuse quadrangular with shallow grooves.

A bunch of red leaves are (triangular) ovoid about 2.5-7 cm long and 2-4.5 cm wide.

A string of red Corolla is red tube-shaped, wheel umbrella slender inflorescences generally have 2-6 flowers, flowers are also red, bright and varied.

The growth habit of a string of red

A string of red growth likes plenty of sunlight.

The most suitable growing soil should meet the conditions of looseness, good drainage and fertility, while alkaline soil is disadvantageous to its growth.

The cold resistance of a bunch of red is not good, it is best to keep the growth temperature of 20-25 ℃, the plant will stop growing below 15 ℃, and the leaves will wither and yellow if it is lower than 10 ℃.

The value and use of a string of red

Ornamental value: a string of red blossoms will be in full bloom a thick red, very festive, especially suitable for important festivals as decorations. It can also be put at home as a potted plant to add a "warm" vitality.

Medicinal value: a bunch of red whole grass can be used as medicine after harvesting in its growing period, both dry and fresh. It has a good effect of clearing heat and reducing swelling and cooling blood to dispel sores, and a bunch of red smashed on the spot of boils can play its role.

A string of red flowers

A string of red in different colors represents different meanings. Red symbolizes "the heart of love"; white symbolizes "full of energy"; and purple symbolizes "wisdom".