What flowers are suitable for growing in Hotan
In Hotan on the southern edge of the Taklimakan Desert, the special geographical environment creates unique planting conditions. The average annual precipitation of 35 mm is in sharp contrast to the evaporation of 2480 mm, and the temperature difference between day and night can reach more than 20℃. This extremely arid desert climate not only poses challenges to plant growth, but also breeds unique horticultural landscapes. Hotan Family Flower Planting Guide After years of field observation, sandy plants such as gentian and delphinium have shown amazing adaptability. Among them, lavender is not only drought-tolerant, but the purple sea of flowers can also effectively stabilize sand; roses can bloom all year round in Hotan, with more than 200 flowers per plant annually; the golden and jujube red petals of black-hearted chrysanthemum have become a beautiful scenery in the Gobi. These plants have developed root systems and can go deep into the ground 3 meters to absorb water. Indoor potted maintenance tips Cactus plants perform well on closed balconies, and the winter flowering period of Crabclaw orchid can last for 90 days. It is recommended to use pottery pots mixed with 70% river sand +30% humus soil substrate, and pour thoroughly with water every 20 days. Leaf-viewing plants such as asparagus bungeanum need to be placed in the north window and can be kept green with spraying for 2 hours a day. Mint grows rapidly indoors in Hotan and can not only repel insects but also make specialty medicinal teas. Progress in the selection of urban symbol plants Since the city flower selection launched in 2018, the candidate varieties have shown distinctive regional characteristics: Canna japonica has outstanding salt-alkali resistance, and the crown width of a single plant can reach 1.5 meters; the petals of the local rose variety "Hetianhong" contain unique aromatic substances; The rose has formed a 5-kilometer landscape corridor. Candidates for city trees have not been announced yet, but drought-resistant tree species such as Populus euphratica and Elaeagnus angustifolia have higher voices.
On the edge of this land known as the "Sea of Death", the survival wisdom of plants is amazing. By selecting suitable varieties and cooperating with scientific conservation, desert oases can also bloom with beautiful flowers. With the advancement of ecological construction, Hotan's urban symbol plants will surely carry more ecological and cultural connotations.