Do you know the characteristics of firecrackers?

Another name for firecracker bamboo

Firecrackers (firecrackers) are tufted semi-shrub herbs, which have the nicknames of "auspicious grass" and "firecrackers".

Morphological characteristics of Phyllostachys pubescens

Firecrackers (firecrackers) the whole plant is erect and can grow to a height of about 1 meter. The whole plant is almost leafless and pilose. The stem will droop due to the gravity of the flower during flowering.

Firecrackers (firecrackers) leaves are extremely rare, single leaves are oblong-ovate or oblong, less than 1.5 cm long, most of them have been reduced to "scales".

The flowers of firecrackers (firecrackers) are named firecrackers because they are shaped like firecrackers. The color of the flower is bright red, and it hangs down from the top of the stem at the flowering stage, and the flaming red pours down one by one, which is very spectacular.

Growth habits of Phyllostachys pubescens

Firecrackers (firecrackers) have certain requirements for soil and air humidity. If they can not maintain proper humidity during their growth, the lower leaves will yellowing and fall off, while the upper leaves will not be glossy.

Because the origin of firecrackers (firecrackers) is in the tropics, it is more suitable to grow in high temperature environment, if the temperature is lower than 10 ℃, it will inhibit normal growth, especially when frost occurs in winter, it is difficult to survive the winter safely.

Suitable for firecrackers (firecrackers) to grow in a semi-overcast environment, in addition to shading in early summer, firecrackers (firecrackers) should be given sufficient light in other seasons.

The value and use of firecracker bamboo

Ornamental value: the branches and leaves of firecrackers (firecrackers) are basically in drooping shape, and their own shape is slender, the flowers are extremely luxuriant when they bloom, and the fiery flowers hang as long and beautiful as firecrackers. It is an excellent hanging green plant placed on the balcony for decoration.

Medicinal value: firecrackers (firecrackers) flowers taste sweet, can also be used as medicine, has a good effect of promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis and continuing tendons and bones.

The floral words of firecrackers

Firecrackers (firecrackers) usually symbolize "wealth and auspiciousness" because of their "prosperous" shape.