What is the difference between Sun Tzu Flower, Shrimp Flower and Golden Bract Flower? What are the functions? How do you breed?

Shrimp flower is also known as shrimp flower, shrimp grass, foxtail wood, unicorn spitting beads and so on, so what is the difference between shrimp flower and golden bract flower? What are the functions? How do you breed? According to data, shrimp flowers like wet and warm growth environment, can withstand drought, the temperature is more suitable range of 18 ℃-28 ℃. Shrimp flowers like light, but care should be taken to avoid sun exposure when breeding. The soil is generally loose and fertile soil with good drainage.

What is the difference between shrimp flower and golden bract flower?

1. Flowers are different

Golden bract flowers are golden yellow, the inflorescence is a bit like a tower, straight up. There will be a lot of golden scaly inflorescence tissue on the inflorescence, and then white petals will grow. Golden bracts bloom in spring and autumn, as long as they grow new branches, new inflorescences will grow at the top of the branches, and they can blossom at the right temperature. The inflorescence of the shrimp flower is a bit like a rice ear, the inflorescence will droop, the bracts on the inflorescence are brick red or yellowish brown, covered with soft fluff, and the flowers are white, protruding from the bracts. Shrimp flowers can blossom all year round.

2. The leaves are different

The leaves of Golden Bract are oval, opposite, the color of leaves is bright green, the veins are very obvious, the texture of leaves is relatively hard, and the edge of leaves is wavy. The leaves of shrimp flower are ovate, the color of the leaves is lighter, similar to yellowish green, there are thin villi on the leaves, and the leaves are relatively soft.

3. Plant morphology is different.

The plant of golden bract is generally 30-50 cm high and is an evergreen herbaceous plant. The stem node of golden bract is more obvious, inflated and prominent, the whole plant is very erect, and the stem of golden bract is square. The plant of shrimp flower is relatively tall by comparison, its plant height can reach 1-2 meters, the stem is relatively thin, and the whole plant is covered with young fluff, from this aspect, golden bract flower and shrimp flower can also be distinguished.

Second, what are the functions?

1. The ornamental effect of shrimp flower.

There are many varieties of shrimp flowers, bright colors, beautiful flowers, bright coating, there will be slender white flowers protruding, unique shape, long florescence and neat and beautiful growth, so it is deeply loved by the majority of flower breeders and has high ornamental value. If it can be cultivated and pruned carefully in the right environment, the ornamental value of shrimp flowers will be greatly improved.

2. The decorative function of shrimp flower.

Shrimp clothes flower has a unique shape, bright design and color, giving people a bright and pleasant feeling, its spring flowering and flowering period is longer, so it has great ornamental, can be potted to cultivate and make bonsai, so it can become the choice of home decoration, whether it is balcony or interior decoration, can add some bright and bright color to the family. Many people use them to decorate bright rooms.

3. The gardening effect of shrimp flower.

The layered appearance of shrimp flowers is very eye-catching, and because of its long flowering period and high ornamental value, it can be used to decorate flower beds, can also be planted in the courtyard, as a garden decoration, or planted by the side of the road. it can play its unique role.

Third, how to reproduce?

1. Cuttage propagation of shrimp flower.

The cuttage of shrimp flower can be carried out in four seasons, mainly in spring and summer. Summer cutting needs to be shaded and moisturized. First of all, the ear strips with 2-3 internodes were cut as cuttings. Old wood cuttings and tender wood cuttings can be used, but under the same temperature, the rooting speed of tender branches is faster, and the cutting substrate is suitable for yellow sand, vermiculite or perlite, and sterilization. Insert the basal node into the substrate and keep it below 20 ℃ at room temperature. It can take root after about 10 days and blossom the following year. After the cuttings take root, they should be transplanted into the pot in time and shaded properly. Wait until the new leaves grow out, and then move to the place where the sun is sufficient.

2. Sowing and propagation of shrimp flower.

First of all, we need to pick seeds, and it is best to choose the seeds harvested in the same year to ensure the germination rate of the seeds. Choose full and full shrimp flower seeds free from diseases and insect pests. Soak the seeds in warm water for about 12-24 hours until the seeds swell. For smaller seeds, you can use a toothpick with wet water at one end to take the seeds, then stick them one by one on the surface of the matrix, covering the soil with a depth of about 1 centimeter, and then put the seeded flowerpot into the water, the depth of the water is 1-2-2-3 of the height of the flowerpot, and let the water soak up slowly. For larger seeds, you can put them directly into the substrate and order them at a distance of 3 × 5 cm. The depth of soil cover is about 2-3 times that of seed. After sowing, you can wet the substrate with a sprayer, and then sprinkle the soil later when the soil is slightly dry. at the same time, we should pay attention to control the intensity of watering, so as not to wash the seeds too hard.

Time: 2019-03-16 Click: