What flowers are suitable for growing in Karamay
In Karamay, where the average annual precipitation is less than 100 millimeters and the temperature difference between day and night can reach 30℃, it seems an impossible task to grow flowers and plants. However, this oasis in the Gobi Desert has proven with its city full of blooming roses that with the right variety, even deserts can burst with vitality.
Challenging the survival rules of extreme climates
Terrestrial plants: The survival wisdom of Gobi warriors
The special light and heat conditions formed by the day and night temperature difference in Karamay have given birth to 21 extremely resistant terrestrial flowers. The lavender, with its purple romance, can survive winters at -25℃, and the beautiful Chinese peony remains upright even at 45℃ high temperatures. Particularly worth mentioning is the fish-scale willow, a plant with roots deep underground, which can be called a natural water storage tank.
Potted plant selection: The secret of maintaining an indoor oasis
The green plant CP composed of the bamboo-like plant and the money tree can maintain 60% humidity in a warm room. The cactus family, with its CAM photosynthesis system, only needs to be watered once a month. It is recommended to try the嫁接 technique of the蟹爪兰, allowing different varieties to bloom with colorful flowers on the rootstock.
The plant code behind the city's business card
As the city flower, the rose has achieved genetic evolution in Karamay. The "Gobi Red" variety, after 30 years of cultivation, has petals three times the thickness of ordinary roses and a salt and alkali resistance improved by 50%. The unique drip irrigation rose garden created by the garden department uses only 1/5 of the water compared to traditional planting.
From desert to sea of flowers, Karamay writes the miracle of life with plants. By choosing drought and cold-resistant species suitable for survival and cooperating with scientific maintenance, everyone can create their own ecological oasis in the oil city. This city is using its blooming roses to tell the world: the resilience of life is always beyond imagination.