Brief introduction and common problems of malachite grass

Peacock grass is an annual herb of the genus marigold. It is said that it was originally called sunflower, because, like sunflowers, it has the habit of blooming at sunrise and closing at sunset, and grows in a rotatory way. The flower is brilliant, rich in color, similar in shape to marigold, and has high ornamental value. It has been widely used in garden cultivation and garden ornamental flowers, and is very popular.

Morphological characteristics

Also known as yellow chrysanthemum, five-petal lotus, small marigold, plant height about 30-100cm, stem erect, often branched; leaves opposite, leaf pinnately lanceolate, margin serrated; flowers single or double, rich color, yellowish brown and other colors, flower pattern similar to marigold, but small number of flowers. When the flowers bloom, the short plants are covered with yellow, orange and orange flowers, which are gorgeous and lovely, with good ornamental value, suitable for potted plants and cut flowers.

Growth habit

Sex likes the sunny environment, but it can also grow and blossom normally in the semi-shade, and the environment is adaptable. Its seeds can grow on its own in an environment suitable for its growth. It takes only more than two months from sowing to flowering, and the growth is extremely fast. It is not strict on the soil, but also resistant to transplanting, the flowering period is very long, from March to May in spring and August to December in autumn.

Main value

Ornamental value: there are many varieties of peacock grass, rich flowers and colors, strong adaptability to the environment, cold and drought tolerance, easy cultivation and management, it has many advantages of its flowering period is also very long, to replace most flowers and plants, known as the main flowers in flower beds and courtyards. Its functional value has also attracted the attention of the majority of plant lovers and garden artists, gradually developing to make potted plants and cut flowers.

Medicinal value: flowers and leaves can be used as medicine, with the effect of clearing heat and resolving phlegm, tonifying blood and dredging menstruation, for colds and tracheitis.

The above is the introduction of malachite, the flower language of malachite is cheerful, lively and jubilant, and there is a contract of love, which expresses the positive state of people's liveliness and passion.