The meaning and symbolism of Hydrangea flowers
Let me tell you about the meaning and symbolism of Hydrangea flowers and share some small experiences in green plant maintenance that explain the symbolic significance of Hydrangea. Here is the detailed content to follow.
Hydrangea, also known as绣球 (xiuqiu) or 紫阳花 (ziyanghua), belongs to the Hydrangea macrophylla plant of the Saxifragaceae family. The flowers of Hydrangea are pure white, full, large, and beautiful, with colors that can be red or blue, making them pleasing to the eye and refreshing. They are common potted ornamental flowering trees. With large, colorful flowers and a long blooming period, they make excellent potted plants. Placed beside buildings, by ponds, or under forests, they are elegant and pleasing to the eye. Used to decorate windowsills, balconies, and guest rooms, they add a unique charm and a special interest.
It is said that one time, the Eight Immortals went to the Jade Pool to attend the Peach Banquet of the Queen Mother of the West and, on their way back across the East Sea,惊动了东海龙王 (startled the Dragon King of the East Sea). The Dragon King's nine sons were sent to investigate on the surface of the sea. Among them, the seventh son of the Dragon King saw the beautiful appearance of He Xianfu, one of the Eight Immortals, and stirred up a storm on the sea surface to seize her and take her to the Dragon Palace. The other seven immortals were enraged and raised their magical weapons to transform into seven red-scaled dragons, spewing flames towards the sea surface. In the Dragon Palace, the Dragon King felt overheated and, upon hearing the thunderous noise and the severe shaking of the palace, he found out the reason and dressing down the seventh son, personally tied him up and asked He Xianfu to sit in a dragon sedan chair.
Hydrangeas like fertilizer and usually require organic fertilizer every half month. More nitrogen fertilizer is needed in the early growth stage, while more phosphorus and potassium fertilizers are needed during the bud differentiation and flower bud formation stages. It is also possible to spray 0.1% to 0.2% phosphorus acid hydrogen potassium on the leaves 2 to 3 times. Fertilization should stop after the color of the flower buds becomes transparent.
The leaves of Hydrangea have a high transpiration rate, so it is essential to water them in a timely manner. Even a short period of water deficiency can cause the edges of the leaves to dry and the flowers to die. Especially in summer, it is necessary to provide shade and reduce transpiration while maintaining more than 60% air humidity. Additionally, the color of Hydrangea flowers is affected by the pH value of the soil, usually appearing blue in acidic environments and red in alkaline ones. Therefore, the pH value of the water should be determined based on the desired flower color.
The above is a detailed explanation of the meaning and symbolism of Hydrangea flowers and the symbolic significance of Hydrangea, for your reference and suggestions only!