What is the meaning of Celosia flower language
The core content of this article: What is the meaning of Celosia flower language and the related contents of the寓意 and legends of Celosia as a green plant, next [] the editor will introduce.
Celosia Chinese aliases: chicken crest flower, old red, reed flower Celosia, pen Celosia, small head Celosia, phoenix tail Celosia, big rooster flower, chicken horn root, red Celosia. An annual herbaceous plant, flowering in summer and autumn, the flowers are mostly red, crown-shaped, hence the name Celosia. Native to Africa, America tropics, and India.
There are many varieties of Celosia, with three plant types: tall, medium, and short; shapes include crested, torch-like, pompon, feather-like, fan-shaped, etc.; flower colors range from bright red, orange yellow, dark red, purple, white, red and yellow mixed, etc.; leaf colors include deep red, emerald green, yellow green, red green, etc., very beautiful. Celosia has good resistance to sulfur dioxide and hydrogen chloride, and can play a multi-functional role in greening, beautifying, and purifying the environment, making it suitable for factory and mine greening, and it can be considered a popular ornamental flower for polluted environments.
The varieties of Celosia are divided into broom Celosia, face Celosia, mandarin duck Celosia, and tassel Celosia according to the inflorescence shape.
Based on appearance
I. Ball-shaped flowers: Types with particularly dense and ball-shaped flower crowns are called "Kiryu Celosia," which is common in flower beds and cut flower cultivation.
II. Feathery flowers: Flower shapes are feathery, the flower crowns look like flames, with bright colors, and are very popular whether grown in flower beds or used as cut flowers.
III. Spear-shaped flowers: The flower crowns are similar to conical shapes like cedar trees, with short and compact spikes, especially suitable for cut flowers.
I. Celosia cultivation methods
1. Soil: Celosia is not strict about environmental requirements, but grows best in well-drained sandy loam. If the drainage is poor, Celosia is prone to root rot.
2. Watering: During the growing season, watering cannot be excessive, and watering should also be controlled after flowering. Water appropriately during dry weather and drain promptly during rainy days.
3. Fertilizing: From the seedling stage, remove all axillary buds, and after the Celosia crown is formed, apply a thin compound liquid fertilizer every 10 days.
4. Light: Celosia prefers warm climates and sunlight, and dislikes cold. If grown in the shade, the inflorescence will be small and the ornamental value will decrease. The most suitable growth temperature is between 18-28°C. Growth is slow at low temperatures, and the plant dies after winter.
5. Harvesting: Celosia is generally harvested around the White Dew season when the seeds gradually turn black and mature. Cut the flower spikes and place them in a well-ventilated area to dry and thresh. Separate management of flowers and seeds is required, with flowers and seeds stored separately. When drying flowers, they should be out early and in late, avoiding night dew to prevent deterioration and reduce medicinal efficacy. Clean the seeds and store them in bags to prevent mildew and insect infestation.
What is the meaning of Celosia flower language
Management and maintenance
① Plant in high and dry, sunny, fertile, and well-drained sandy loam.
② Do not overwater during the growing season, control watering after flowering, water appropriately during dry weather, and drain promptly during rainy days.
③ Remove all axillary buds from the seedling stage.
④ After the Celosia crown is formed, apply a thin compound liquid fertilizer every 10 days (2-3 times).
Legend
Long, long ago, on the banks of the Mu Xiao River, there lived a little girl named Liu. One day, the girl went to the Chicken Crest Mountain to pick wild vegetables and wandered further and further away until she got lost in the mountains. Starving, she had no choice but to eat wild fruits and vegetables. Because she ate everything and drank unclean river water, she developed diarrhea and severe abdominal pain. Suddenly, she noticed a purple chicken crest-like wild flower by the river. She thought that eating some of the flower might cure her diarrhea. After eating some of the flower, her stomach pain subsided, and after eating the purple flower continuously, her diarrhea stopped. However, as she had not eaten for several days and had no strength to walk, she leaned against a grass shed under a tree. Suddenly, she heard a noise in the grass and thought it was a wild animal attacking. She panicly crawled into a tree hole nearby, and after a while, the noise got closer and closer. It turned out to be the footsteps of a person, so she crawled out of the tree hole and had no strength left. Her father and villagers picked her up. After returning home, the little girl rested for several days and gradually regained her health. She told her mother about her experience in the mountains, how she got diarrhea from eating wild fruits and how the purple flower cured her illness. The girl's mother, who often had diarrhea, heard this and, after a few days, went to the Chicken Crest Mountain with her husband, picked some flowers with roots, and planted them in front of their home. The girl's mother used the purple flowers to make decoctions for several days and no longer had diarrhea. Later, she shared the news that the flower could cure diseases with others.
Celosia flower language
Celosia grows in autumn. When the passion of summer is replaced by the rustling of autumn winds and people's mood becomes increasingly melancholic, Celosia blooms like fire, with fiery colors and a cluster of flowers, hence it is given the flower language of "eternal true love."
This article shares the meaning of Celosia flower language and the comprehensive knowledge of the implications and legends of Celosia, hoping to help you.