When does the Four O'clock Flower bloom?
About the blooming time of the Four O'clock Flower and the introduction to the maintenance of green plants during the flowering period of the plant, let's learn about it together below.
The Four O'clock Flower used to be commonly called "Night-blooming Flower" because it always opens in the evening, but in fact, "Night-blooming Flower" is another kind of flower and slightly differs from the Four O'clock Flower in appearance. The Four O'clock Flower actually blooms several hours earlier than the "Night-blooming Flower," but the latter is not commonly seen by the roadside, while the Four O'clock Flower is widely planted.
When does the Four O'clock Flower bloom? Generally, it blooms around 6 or 7 PM, basically when it's almost dark. The flower shape of the Four O'clock Flower is quite special, being slender and small overall, with very delicate stamens that are not tightly connected to the petals, making them easy to pull out with a light tug.
However, if you are cultivating the Four O'clock Flower, you should not try this, as the stamens have a reproductive function, and if they are pulled out, the growth of the flower might encounter some problems.
The Four O'clock Flower is very suitable for growing in the courtyard because it usually grows into a flowering tree, which takes up a bit more space. Keeping it at home might take up a lot of space, but in the courtyard, there won't be such a problem, and it can also be admired by passersby.
When does the Four O'clock Flower bloom?
Some friends might ask about the mosquito-repelling issue. It used to be commonly said that the Four O'clock Flower has a certain function in repelling mosquitoes, but in reality, this function is not present throughout the year, and during winter, we basically can't see the Four O'clock Flower blooming. In summer, the mosquito-repelling effect is particularly significant, and planting one by the front door can ensure that opening the door won't bring mosquitoes into the house.
Since the color of the Four O'clock Flower is quite vibrant, it can be ground into powder to make cosmetics. Of course, if you try making it yourself, it might spoil after a short time. However, it's good to know its benefits, and next time you see cosmetics made with the Four O'clock Flower, you won't be surprised.
The Four O'clock Flower is not just magenta; it's just that most of the ones cultivated by the roadside are this color. However, it also comes in yellow and white, which are not very common and therefore not known by many people. The Four O'clock Flower also bears fruit, which is green during the growth period with small bumps on the surface, and when it withers, the fruit turns black and becomes very hard, impossible to pinch open.
The Four O'clock Flower is a plant from the Americas, so it prefers a warm and humid environment. If you want to cultivate it, it's best not to plant it in a place shaded by large trees, as insufficient light might lead to poor growth of the Four O'clock Flower.
The detailed introduction to the blooming time of the Four O'clock Flower and the introduction to the flowering period of the plant, as mentioned above (Green Plant Enthusiast Network), do you understand now?