The characteristics of Dutch Iron

Morphological characteristics of Dutch iron

Dutch iron, also known as giant silk orchid, elephant silk orchid, unthorn silk orchid, is a foliage plant of the genus Liliaceae. The Latin name is Yucca elephantipes. Dutch iron plant shape is regular, the stem is stout, the leaf is firm and emerald green, extremely rich masculine, upright temperament.

The plant height of Dutch iron in the origin can reach 10 meters, and the plant height of potted plants is mostly 1-2 meters. The stem is stout, erect, brown, with obvious leaf scars, and the base of the stem can be expanded to be nearly globular. Leaves narrowly lanceolate, inserted at stem tip, terminal acute, up to 100 cm long and about 8 mi 10 cm wide; leaves leathery, tough, entire, green, sessile.

Growth habits of Dutch iron

Dutch iron is native to warm regions of North America. Xiyang is also tolerant to yin, drought and cold. The suitable temperature for growth is 15 ℃ and 25 ℃, and the overwintering temperature is 0 min. The requirement of soil is not strict, and the loam which is loose and rich in humus is the best.

It has strong adaptability, exuberant vitality, simple cultivation and management, and is a kind of plant with strong absorption capacity to many kinds of harmful gases, so it is an ideal material for indoor and outdoor greening and decoration. Make small and medium-sized potted plants, decorate conference rooms, halls, hallways and other places, can create a solemn, serious atmosphere; potted young plants are also very popular on bookshelves and desks.