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A beaded flower like a small table lamp

Published: 2024-11-22 Author: mysheen
Last Updated: 2024/11/22, The lantern flower, also known as moss coral, candida or Grenada, is a dwarf evergreen herb of the Rubiaceae family. Stem creeping, leaves densely opposite, often rooting on nodes; leaf blade broadly ovate, 4-8 mm long, light green, slightly.

The lantern flower, also known as moss coral, candida or Grenada, is a dwarf evergreen herb of the Rubiaceae family. Stem creeping, leaves densely opposite, often rooting on nodes; leaf blade broadly ovate, 4-8 mm long, light green, slightly fleshy.

Lantern bead flower

Lantern beads are native to many mountainous areas of the southern hemisphere. Like the cold and humid environment, avoid strong sunlight, and cool and ventilated in summer. The growth temperature of lantern is 10-20 ℃, which requires sandy soil with good permeability and high humus content.

Lantern bead flower

It is generally propagated by sowing and dividing plants. The seeds should be sown from February to March, and the ramets should be put on the pot immediately after division and placed in a sunny environment. The basin soil is peat soil mixed with rotten horse dung. The environment should be kept shaded throughout the four seasons and should not be illuminated by strong light. Watering with soaking pot method, lest the water fall on the leaves, causing plant rot, the basin soil is wet in summer and slightly dry in winter. After the fruit is produced, there must be no water on the plant, otherwise the fruit will rot. The winter temperature is about 5 ℃.

Lantern bead flower

 
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