What are some easy-to-care-for and cold-resistant flowers
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In terms of keeping flowers at home, people prefer to keep those with auspicious meanings, especially as autumn and winter approach. Keeping several potted plants with auspicious meanings can serve as New Year's flowers during the Chinese New Year. For instance, several beautiful flowers are cold-resistant and become more fond of blooming in the cold. Keeping a pot of these flowers at home not only looks beautiful and elegant but also has good meanings, making them classic New Year's flowers.
1. sempervivum tectorum (Commonly known as 'Hu Zhang Hua')
Sempervivum tectorum is a succulent plant of the Crassulaceae family, with thick leaves that remain green all year round. There are many varieties with rich colors, and the natural blooming period is long, lasting from October of each year to May or June of the following year. A single bloom can last for twenty to thirty days. It is favored for its large number of flowers, long blooming period, and auspicious meanings. It is a main flower for autumn, winter, and spring and many people keep a pot at home.
Sempervivum tectorum can also purify the air during its growth. Keeping a pot of this plant in the living room or bedroom is suitable. It creates a warm and atmospheric environment and is also auspicious, making it a good New Year's flower.
When caring for sempervivum tectorum, note that it prefers sunlight, especially during the cool autumn, winter, and spring seasons. More sunlight exposure enhances its blooming ability. It needs to ensure at least 4 hours of direct sunlight per day, preferably maintaining 6-8 hours of sunlight. Sufficient light is a primary condition for blooming. Additionally, it is important to apply thin fertilization frequently and control water intake before blooming. After blooming, remove the withered flowers to promote more blooms.
2. Clivia Miniata (Commonly known as 'Junzi Lan')
Clivia Miniata is a perennial herbaceous plant of the Amaryllidaceae family, with long and thick leaves that grow symmetrically in pairs, resembling a large fan. The entire plant has an elegant and atmospheric appearance, resembling the style of a scholar. Its peak blooming season is in winter and spring, and with proper care, it can bloom around the Chinese New Year. The flower spikes of Clivia Miniata are upright, with full and bright colors, and a single bloom can last one to two months. Its extended blooming period, elegant plant form, and beautiful meanings make it a favorite during the autumn and winter seasons. It is aesthetically pleasing and is not an exaggeration to say that it is a perennially popular New Year's flower.
What are some easy-to-care-for and cold-resistant flowers
When caring for Clivia Miniata, it is important not to water it frequently, especially in winter when the temperature is low and evaporation is slow. If the indoor temperature is below 15 degrees Celsius, watering should be stopped. Above 20 degrees Celsius, water the plant when the soil is about 40-50% dry. For Clivia Miniata with more than 12 leaves, it is recommended to apply more phosphorus and potassium fertilizers before flowering. You can use a special flower-promoting fertilizer for orchids, applying it every 10 days or so to promote early flowering.
It should be noted that Clivia Miniata requires a temperature difference of about 10 degrees Celsius between day and night to bloom quickly and reduce the risk of arrow formation. In an environment with obvious day and night temperature differences, the flowers are more full and have brighter colors.
3. Hippeastrum (Commonly known as 'Zhu Ding Hong')
Hippeastrum, also known as 'Du Ting Hua' or 'Dui Hong', is also very common in daily life, and many people keep a pot of Hippeastrum at home. There are many varieties, in addition to the traditional 'Dui Hong', as shown in the following picture.
Nowadays, there are many imported Hippeastrum, and in the past two years, many new varieties have been cultivated artificially. Compared to traditional Hippeastrum, these have richer colors and a larger number of flowers. The layered flowers bloom in abundance, and a single bulb can produce a large 'bouquet', which is dignified, elegant, and stylish. Hippeastrum naturally prefers cool temperatures and dislikes heat. If the indoor temperature in winter does not drop below 15 degrees Celsius, it can bloom and is also famous as a New Year's flower.
There are many varieties of Hippeastrum, with the most common being 'Shuang Meng', 'Feng Die', 'Gui Mei' (although the name is not pleasant, the flowers are beautiful), 'Jing Ling', 'A弗雷', 'Ai Shen', 'Super Daisi', etc. These are all classic large-flowered varieties, and enthusiasts can choose according to their preferences.