Summary: Wow, you know what? On the water, there is a magical plant. Its leaves are as big as a green disc. It floats on the water as if it is an emerald gem given to us by nature. It is-Wang Lian! Wang Lian, this name sounds full of mystery, it is...
Wow, you know what? On the water, there is a magical plant. Its leaves are as big as a green disc. It floats on the water as if it is an emerald gem given to us by nature. It is-Wang Lian!
Wang Lian, this name sounds full of mystery. What is it? Let's unveil its mystery together! 1. Wang Lian's "royal" background
Wang Lian, scientific name Victoria regia Lindl., It is a large floating leaf perennial or annual plant belonging to the genus Wang Lotus in the Nymphaeaceae. Its name comes from Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom, because in its native tropical American waters, it occupies a huge water area and is very spectacular. Therefore, in order to commemorate the queen, people named her "Wang Lian". 2. Wang Lian's "figure" characteristics
Wang Lian's leaves are its most eye-catching feature. Its leaves are huge, reaching 2 to 3 meters in diameter, making it one of the largest aquatic plant leaves in the world. The leaves are round or elliptical, with slightly upturned edges and slightly depressed center. The leaves are smooth and water-resistant, and the back is purple-red. The veins are distributed radially and support the structure of the leaf. Moreover, the lower surface of its leaves has developed air chambers, making it highly buoyant and able to support objects of considerable weight, such as children or small animals. 3. Wang Lian's "Flower Language"
Wang Lian's flowers are also very beautiful. The flower is huge, up to 25-40 cm in diameter, with 4 green-brown sepals in an ovoid triangular shape, all with thorns on the outside. There are many petals, obovate, 10-22 cm long, many stamens, flat filaments, 8-10 mm long; dense thick thorns grow under the ovary. The flowering period of Wang Lian is summer or autumn. It stretches out of the water and opens in the evening. It is white on the first day and has the aroma of white orchid. It gradually closes the next day and opens again in the evening. The petals turn light red to deep red. On the third day, they close and sink into the water. 4. Growth habits of Wang Lian Wang Lian is native to tropical waters of South America. It likes high temperatures and high humidity, has extremely poor cold resistance, and likes fertile and deep sludge. It grows well at temperatures of 30-35℃ and air humidity of about 80%. Growth stops when the autumn temperature drops to 20℃ and sleeps in winter. It is necessary to preserve the roots in the pool of a high-temperature greenhouse for the winter.
Wang Lian's reproduction method is mainly through seed reproduction. In winter or spring, sow seeds in a greenhouse in a shallow basin filled with fertile river mud, and place the basins in a heated pool. The water temperature is maintained at 30-35 ° C. The soil in the sowing basin is about 5-10cm below the water surface. It should not be too deep. It can germinate in 10-20 days, and gradually increase the immersion depth after germination. When the roots of Wang Lian sown seedlings are about 3cm long, they can be put into the pot. The pot soil is fertile river mud or sandy loam soil. The roots are buried in the soil. Half of the seeds are buried in the soil, and the other half is exposed on the soil. Be careful not to bury the growth points in the soil, otherwise they will easily rot. Put a layer of sand on the bottom of the pot first, and put a layer of sand on the soil after planting to prevent the soil from rushing into the water and keep the pot clean. After planting, place the pot in a warm water tank at a depth of about enough to allow the seedlings to emerge from the water. 5. The ecological value of Wang Lian Wang Lian is not only a beautiful ornamental plant, but also has high ecological value. It helps purify water quality and provides a habitat for biodiversity. In addition, Wang Lian's seeds are rich in starch and are edible, and locals call it "water corn".
Wang Lian is a very magical plant. Its beauty and magic make people admire it. If you have the opportunity, be sure to visit this magical plant. I believe it will bring you different surprises!