The eight Immortals grow better in this environment.

A nickname for the eight Immortals

The eight Immortals are also known as "hydrangea". There are also other names such as "Ziyang flower", "powder ball flower" and "grass hydrangea".

Morphological characteristics of eight Immortals

The eight Immortals is a deciduous shrub of the genus Euphorbia, with sturdy branches and obvious lenticels.

The leaves of the eight Immortals are relatively thick and large, with opposite Obovate leaves with coarsely serrated edges, bright green leaves and yellowish green backs.

The flower head of the eight Immortals is relatively large, and the inflorescence is an umbrella-shaped flower composed of a large number of sterile flowers, growing at the top of the stem. The color of the flower changes as it grows, gradually changing from white to blue or pink.

Growth habits of eight Immortals

Planting eight Immortals should choose loose and fertile soil with good drainage. Aluminum sulfate can deepen the color of blue flowers in the pot soil, and lime can keep the color of pink flowers.

The sunshine time required for the growth of eight Immortals is relatively short, and it needs to be treated in the dark for more than 10 hours every day, and it will sprout in 45-50 days. Usually, it also needs to be shaded by 60-70%.

In terms of moisture, attention should be paid to keeping the basin soil moist, especially in the rainy season, so as to avoid adverse conditions such as rotting roots caused by stagnant water.

The value and use of eight Immortals

The value of the eight Immortals is mainly reflected in the ornamental aspect, which is an ornamental plant widely planted in the Yangtze River Basin.

It is also often planted on shady hillsides or shady hillsides in gardens.

You can also cut off the flower ball of the eight Immortals as flower arrangement, beautifully decorate the interior, or directly hang the flower ball on the bed tent and other places for decoration.

The floral language of the eight Immortals

The name of the eight Immortals comes from the myths and legends about the eight Immortals, so it contains the meaning of "the eight Immortals cross the sea, each showing their magical powers".

The meaning of the eight Immortals is also different in different countries. In China, it represents "hope", "health", "pride" and "happy reunion", while in Britain it symbolizes "ruthlessness" and "cruelty".