What flowers bloom in December
This article provides an introduction to the flowers that bloom in December and a review of the five most beautiful December flowers, followed by an introduction by the site editor for netizens.
Every December signifies the arrival of the cold winter. Today, let's take a look at the five most beautiful flowers that bloom in December.
The five most beautiful flowers in December:
1. Cold菊花 (Chrysanthemum)
Blooming period: December to February of the following year
Cold菊花, also known as winter chrysanthemum, blooms in winter. Unlike most chrysanthemums that bloom in autumn, it is considered to have the latest blooming period among all chrysanthemums. It has slightly better cold resistance than other varieties, starting to bloom in December and can last until about February.
As the most cold-resistant variety of chrysanthemum, cold菊花 can still bloom even in snowy weather. In winter, when caring for cold菊花, adequate sunlight is its best supplement during the blooming period. If it receives more than 8 hours of sunlight daily, there's no need to worry about blooming. Additionally, it's best to water less in winter as it dislikes waterlogging, and the potting soil should be kept slightly moist.
2. Camellia
Blooming period: December to May of the following year
Camellia plants have a graceful shape, with dark green and glossy leaves. The flowers are bright and colorful, making them highly valued in the international horticultural community. Camellias have a long blooming period, from October to May of the following year, with the peak blooming period usually between January and March.
Camellias come in various colors, including red, purple, white, and yellow, and even have camellias with colored patterns. The branches can grow up to 4 meters high. The petals are bowl-shaped and can be single or double, with single-petal camellias being the original species and double-petal camellias having up to 60 petals.
3. Winter梅花 (Prunus mume)
Blooming period: November to April of the following year
Winter梅花 blooms during the winter and spring seasons every year, with a blooming period from November to March of the following year. Winter梅花 usually starts to develop flower buds in mid-to-late January of the second year, and the blooming period can last until April of the following year.
The flower language of winter梅花: noble character, moral integrity, clear heart, independent innovation. Winter梅花 symbolizes resilience, tenacity, sacrifice, and the ability to withstand loneliness in life.
4. Christmas Cactus (Zygocactus)
What flowers bloom in December
Blooming period: October to February of the following year
Christmas Cactus, also known as蟹爪莲 (crab claw lotus), crab claw orchid, Christmas cactus, and锦上添花 (adding flowers to brocade), has a blooming period from October to February of the following year. It has bright colors and unique flowers, making it very suitable for indoor cultivation. It is often grafted onto Cereus or other rootstocks to obtain vigorous plants.
Although the Christmas Cactus blooms in winter, it does not have high cold resistance and prefers a warm and humid semi-shaded environment. It is best to move it indoors during winter, with the minimum temperature not lower than 10℃. To extend the blooming period of Christmas Cactus, you can adjust it through light control methods.
5. Cyclamen
Blooming period: December to April of the following year
Cyclamen, also known as radish begonia, turnover lotus, rabbit ear flower, rabbit flower, bonfire flower, and first-class crown, is a flower that blooms in December, and it has a long blooming period, from December to April of the following year. Some late-blooming varieties can still bloom in May and June.
Cyclamen is suitable for potting indoors, and it requires greenhouse cultivation in winter. Cyclamen has a strong resistance to toxic gases in the air, such as sulfur dioxide. Its leaves can absorb sulfur dioxide and convert it into non-toxic or less toxic sulfates through oxidation.
The above (Green Plant Enthusiast Network) introduces the flowers that bloom in December and the specific introduction of the five most beautiful December flowers for netizens to refer to.