How to grow the seeds of aquatic canna?

Aquatic canna, also known as Florida canna, is a common flowering plant in the subtropics and tropics. It likes warmth and plenty of sunshine, but is not resistant to cold. So, how to grow the seeds of aquatic canna?

First, how to grow the seeds of aquatic canna?

Generally, the seeds are sowed from April to May. Before sowing, the seed coat of aquatic banana seeds is cut with a sharp tool, soaked in warm water for 12 hours, can sprout 2-3 weeks after sowing, and can be transplanted when 2-3 leaves grow.

Second, the main value of aquatic canna.

1. Application

Root clearing heat and promoting dampness, relaxing muscles and activating collaterals; treatment of jaundice hepatitis, rheumatism numbness, traumatic bleeding, fall, uterine ptosis, heartache and so on. Stem and leaf fiber can be used to make rayon, weave sacks and twist rope, and the residue after extracting aromatic oil from its leaves can also be used as raw materials for papermaking.

two。 medicine

Rhizome (banana root): sweet, light, cool. Clearing heat and promoting dampness, calming the nerves and lowering blood pressure. For jaundice, neurosis, hypertension, chronic dysentery, hemoptysis, cylinder collapse, lower disease, irregular menstruation, sore carbuncle and swelling. Flower (banana flower): stop bleeding. For golden sore and other traumatic bleeding.

3. Garden

Canna has large and colorful flowers, rich colors, good plant shape and easy cultivation. And now cultivate many excellent varieties, high ornamental value, can be potted, can also be planted on the ground, decorated flower beds.

In addition, canna can not only beautify people's lives, but also absorb gases such as sulfur dioxide, hydrogen chloride and carbon dioxide, with good resistance. Although the leaves are vulnerable, they grow new leaves again after the damage, and resume growth quickly. Because its leaves are vulnerable and sensitive, it is called a living monitor to monitor the environment polluted by harmful gases. It can purify the air and protect the environment. It is an ideal flower for greening, beautifying and purifying the environment.