What does "Baxianhua" language mean?
The editor will answer for everyone what "Baxianhua" language means and the true meaning of Baxian flowers in terms of horticulture, followed by a comprehensive introduction.
Baxianhua is called as such because it is related to the legend of the Eight Immortals crossing the sea. In fact, it is a flower from the Dragon Palace, which is, of course, a folklore. It is easy to imagine that this flower prefers a warm and humid environment with a semi-shady setting, as high temperatures can not only wilt the flowers but also accelerate their fading.
One
Baxianhua is a deciduous shrub, with a height of two meters. The stems and branches originate from the base, mostly in a radial pattern, forming a round shrub. The young branches are robust, with distinct lenticels.
The leaves are opposite, obovate, nearly leathery, large and thick, with a pointed apex and rounded tail. The leaf margin has coarse锯齿 (serrations), the upper surface is bright green, the lower surface is yellow-green, and the petioles are robust.
Two
The flowers are terminal, with corymbose inflorescence, over half a foot in diameter. The main peduncle is short and stubby, with robust branches that are almost equal in length, densely covered with adherent short pubescence, and the flowers are dense. Their shape resembles a绣球 (hydrangea), hence the names绣球花 (hydrangea), 粉团花 (powder ball flower), and 紫绣球 (purple hydrangea).
The flowers initially open with a greenish hue and then turn white, gradually changing color to pink or blue, with a fragrant aroma.
What does "Baxianhua" language mean?
Baxianhua is pure white, full and beautiful, capable of being red or blue, pleasing to the eye and refreshing to the spirit.
The umbel inflorescence resembles a pile of snowballs, clustering among the elliptical green leaves, which is very beautiful.
Controlling its color can be achieved by adjusting the soil pH, with acidity turning the flowers blue and alkalinity turning them red.