Plant cultivation of longevity flower

Longevity flower is named for its flowering period of more than 4 months. It symbolizes auspiciousness, longevity and good luck, and there are many legends circulating in various regions.

Longevity flower is a perennial succulent herb of Sedaceae and Kaluga. Its plant height is 10-30 cm, its stem is erect, its leaves are opposite, it is oval, and its edge is blunt and round. Longevity flower is a cyme with small orange-red to crimson flowers. Its flowering period is from February to May. Its leaves are thick and green, and they bloom near Christmas. It is a lovely indoor potted flower with rich colors. This flower was introduced to Europe from southern Africa by Germans, but it was not widely planted and appreciated in Europe until the 1930s.

It is called longevity flower because it has evergreen seasons and long flowering period, which can last from winter to early summer every year. The shape and origin of longevity flower is not a favorite style in China mainstream culture, but people still give it such a weighty name. In the traditional culture of China, only chrysanthemums deserve a birthday word called Shouke. The ancients sent chrysanthemums to celebrate their birthdays, and today people use longevity flowers to celebrate their birthdays, all of which are our beautiful yearning for life.

Matters needing attention in maintaining longevity

Longevity flowers are plants that like sunshine, so they must grow in sunny environment. If the longevity flower is in a dark environment for a long time, the leaves will grow yellow, the flowers will be scattered and the flowers will not bloom well. Longevity flowers are afraid of water accumulation, so it is necessary to avoid watering more and ensure that the drainage holes at the bottom of the flowerpot are unblocked. Longevity flowers with fleshy leaves are prone to root rot, and too much water will lead to poor flowers.

Longevity flower is a plant that needs to be pruned regularly. If it is not pruned, it will grow taller and bloom less and less. After pruning, cut off the pedicel to make it grow new flower arrows and promote the effect of compound flower. Longevity flowers like fertile soil and need to be fertilized regularly, usually once every 15 days. The use of phosphorus and potassium fertilizer can promote flowering and improve the efficiency of compound flowering.