How to plant the golden麒麟 flower
Introduction: This article discusses the planting and cultivation methods of the golden麒麟 flower, as well as knowledge about flowers. Next, the editor will introduce the topic to everyone.
The golden麒麟 flower (euphorbiasplendens), also known as king kong纂, iron海棠,霸王鞭, etc., belongs to the Euphorbiaceae family, Euphorbia genus, and is a deciduous shrub native to cold regions. It is cultivated in the open air in provinces such as Guangdong, Guangxi, and Yunnan in China, while in North and East China, it is mostly grown in pots for ornamental purposes.
The stems of the golden麒麟 flower are densely covered with brown hard spines, leaves are alternate, broadly lanceolate, and there are very few leaves, all of which grow on new branches. The flower peduncles are long and prominent, arranged in pairs, the flowers are small, without petals, the kidney-shaped and bright red parts are bracts, which are often mistaken for petals due to their bright color. The blooming period is long, from March to December, but it is best in autumn. Because its flower shape resembles plum blossoms and the stems have hard spines, it is known as "tiger thorn plum."
The golden麒麟 flower prefers a moderate temperature and sunlight, is drought-resistant, and propagation is best done through cuttings. From May to June, cut an 8 to 10 cm long cutting from the top of the mother plant's branches, wipe off the white sap that oozes from the cut, dip it in wood ash, and let it sit for 3 to 4 days to dry the wound before planting it in clean sandy soil. After planting, water sparingly to keep the potting soil semi-dry, and it will root in about a month. In the second autumn, plant it in a flower pot, and water it moderately, only watering when dry, otherwise the roots will rot.
In the summer, keeping the room temperature around 10℃ will allow it to survive the winter safely. The golden麒麟 flower grows slowly, with new branches growing only 10 to 15 cm of new shoots each year. It has a long lifespan, with potted plants living for decades. Because it grows slowly, it can be used to create various shapes of bonsai. Its flowers are dazzling under sunlight and are therefore great as indoor decorative potted flowers.
I. Soil
For planting the golden麒麟 flower, it is best to use a mixture of more pond mud (river mud) and a small amount of coal slag, as this type of mixed soil has excellent drainage and aeration, which is very beneficial for the growth of the golden麒麟 flower.
II. Watering
The golden麒麟 flower prefers neutral soil, and excessive acidity or alkalinity can threaten its growth. Since it is a type of cactus, it requires minimal watering, ideally once every 6 to 7 days. For those planted outdoors in sunny areas, mist watering can be done every 2 days. There should be no standing water in the pot, as it can easily cause root rot. When watering, the water should be at room temperature, as a significant temperature difference between the water and the surface of the golden麒麟 plant can cause the plant to crack or even die.
III. Sunlight
The golden麒麟 flower originates from the deserts of South America and prefers high temperatures, sunlight, and exposure to direct sunlight, which is more conducive to its growth. Therefore, in the south, balconies and rooftops are the best places for cultivation. In the north, due to its cold and drought resistance, it is easy to grow and can also be planted indoors. However, if possible, moving them outdoors to bask in the sun on sunny days will make them grow better.
IV. Fertilization
The golden麒麟 flower is suitable for neutral fertilizers, such as potassium nitrate, or certain organic fertilizers, such as peanut cake or soybean cake. Fertilize once a month, and during the growing season in May and June, you can fertilize more.
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