Diyong nasturtium, also known as Diyong nasturtium, thousand-petal nasturtium, Chiba Buddha lotus, is a perennial herbaceous plant of the Banana family, native to Yunnan Province of China, Sichuan Province is also distributed, is an endemic flower in China. In the flowering period, at a glance, the golden inflorescences are like the nasturtiums gushing out of the ground, so the name is "the ground surging nasturtium." The Diyong Golden Lotus has a special meaning in Chinese culture. First of all, it is a kind of plantain unique to China, and in Buddhist culture, Dichong nasturtium is revered as one of the "five trees and six flowers", and has profound religious and cultural value. In Dai literature, the Diyong Golden Lotus is the embodiment of goodness and a symbol of punishment. The meaning of the golden lotus is also very rich. It means simple and elegant, the town house security, is the sacred flower of Buddhism, and is respected as one of the "five trees and six flowers". In the folk, the earthly lotus is considered to be a symbol of auspiciousness, happiness and good health.
Nasturtium is a very distinctive ornamental plant, which is mostly planted in the center of the flower bed, next to the rocks, in front of the window, in the corner of the wall, etc., and can also be planted in front of and behind the trees in the courtyard. In addition, the false stem of the nasturtium is fat and tender, and rich in starch and a variety of vitamins, which can be harvested as vegetables and eaten, which has the best health care effect. As a unique ornamental plant, it has attracted attention for its unique form and rich cultural connotation. However, for many beginners, there may be a relative lack of knowledge about the conservation of nasturtium. Peter will provide an in-depth analysis of the properties of Nasturtium, its conservation points, and provide a complete set of conservation guidelines to help you better understand and care for this beautiful plant.
1. Analysis of the characteristics of the nasturtium in the ground:
Growing environment: Dichong nasturtium is native to the ** zone area and prefers a warm and humid environment. It has certain requirements for light and needs plenty of sunlight to grow robustly. At the same time, it is more adaptable to the soil, but grows best in well-drained soils.
Morphological characteristics: Nasturtium is a perennial herbaceous plant with a plant height of more than 1 meter. Its leaves are sword-shaped, green and shiny. During the flowering period, the flower stalk is pulled out from the middle of the leaves, and yellow or golden flowers bloom, just like the "nasturtium of the earth".
Cultural connotation: Dichong golden lotus has important symbolic meaning in many cultures, such as auspiciousness, wealth and so on. Therefore, it is often regarded as a symbol of good luck and is loved by people.
Second, the main reasons why Dichong golden lotus cannot be raised casually are as follows:
High requirements for growing environment: Nasturtium likes a warm, humid and sunny environment, and at the same time needs good drainage, so the choice of soil becomes particularly important. If not maintained in the right environment, it can grow poorly or die.
Difficult to maintain: Compared with other common plants, the maintenance of nasturtium is more difficult. It needs to be watered frequently, but not overwatered, which requires a certain amount of experience and skill. At the same time, it also needs the right amount of sunlight and fertilizer, and if these conditions are not met, its growth will be affected.
The meaning is profound, and it is not suitable for all occasions: the Dichong golden lotus has an important place in Buddhism and is regarded as the mascot of Buddhism. However, in some commercial or secular settings, it may be considered inappropriate to maintain the nasturtium. Therefore, when choosing maintenance plants, it is also necessary to take into account the suitability of the occasion.
*Higher: Due to the rarity of the nasturtium, its ** is relatively high. If the economy is not sufficient, it may not be possible to purchase suitable plants and accessories, which can also make maintenance difficult.
3. Conservation Guide for Nasturtium:
Temperature: Nasturtium is suitable for growing in an environment of about 20 degrees, if the outdoor temperature is below 10 degrees, it needs to be moved back to indoor breeding. The indoor temperature should not exceed 28 degrees, and the high temperature can easily cause it to dehydrate.
Watering: The size of the nasturtium is relatively large, so the requirements for water are relatively high, the soil needs to be kept moist all the time, so it needs to be watered frequently, in the hot weather in summer, you can water once in the morning and once in the evening, but pay attention to the need for drainage in the rainy season to avoid flooding.
Light: Nasturtium needs plenty of sunlight to grow strongly. During the growing period, it can be strengthened by sufficient sunlight, but be careful not to put it in direct sunlight in summer, as exposure to the sun will cause the newly flowered petals to wither.
Land selection: The root system of nasturtium is a good succulent fibrous root system, and it is advisable to pay attention to the selection of sandy loam soil that has not been planted with plantainaceae crops, convenient drainage and irrigation, deep soil layer, loose and fertile, and does not contain toxic substances, and the plant row spacing is 80 cm 80 cm.
Cultivation: Nasturtium can be propagated by sowing method, branch method and tissue culture method, but it is more convenient to propagate by branch seeding, and tissue culture method can be used for large-scale propagation. Spread in early spring or autumn, the root part of the vegetable into the small plant together with the underground Diandian stem, cut off on the mother plant, and plant it separately, to drench enough root water, the survival rate is very high, up to 98 or more.
Through the above introduction of the characteristics and maintenance guidelines of nasturtium, I hope to help you better understand and maintain this beautiful plant. Remember to make a conservation plan according to the growth Xi and environmental conditions of the plant, so that your ground nasturtium can grow healthy and strong. If you like it, like it, collect it, I'm peter, pay attention to it, don't get lost