What flowers bloom in December
Today, the editor introduces the flowers that bloom in December and the green plant flower planting content of the most representative flowers in December, the specific content is as follows:
Every December, it symbolizes the arrival of the cold winter. Let's take a look at the five most beautiful flowers that bloom in December.
The five most beautiful flowers in December:
1. Cold chrysanthemum
Blooming period: December to the following February
Cold chrysanthemum, also known as winter chrysanthemum, blooms in winter. Unlike most chrysanthemums that bloom in autumn, it has the latest blooming period among all chrysanthemums. It has slightly higher cold resistance than other varieties, starts to bloom from December, and can last until about February.
As the most cold-resistant variety of chrysanthemum, cold chrysanthemum sometimes still blooms in snowy weather. In winter, when cultivating cold chrysanthemum, sunlight is its best supplement during the blooming period. If it has more than 8 hours of sunlight every day, there is no need to worry about blooming. Also, it is better to water less in winter as it is afraid of waterlogging. Keeping the potting soil slightly moist is fine.
2. Camellia
Blooming period: December to the following May
Camellia plants have graceful shapes, leaves are dark green and glossy, and the flowers are colorful and beautiful, making them highly valued by the international horticultural community. Camellia has a long blooming period, from October to May of the following year, with the peak blooming period usually from January to March.
Camellia comes in various colors such as red, purple, white, and yellow, and even has variegated flowers. The branches can reach up to 4 meters high. The petals are bowl-shaped and can be single or double-layered. Single-layered camellias are mostly original species, while double-layered camellias can have up to 60 petals.
3. Wintersweet
Blooming period: November to the following April
Wintersweet blooms in the winter and spring seasons every year, with a blooming period from November to March of the following year. Wintersweet generally produces 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 wintersweet: noble character, integrity, clear heart, independent innovation. Wintersweet symbolizes the resilience, tenacity, spirit of sacrifice, and endurance of loneliness in life.
4. Christmas cactus
What flowers bloom in December
Blooming period: October to the following February
Christmas cactus, also known as蟹爪莲 (蟹爪莲), crab claw orchid, Christmas cactus, and锦上添花 (锦上添花), has a blooming period from October to February of the following year. The flowers are bright and unique, making them very suitable for indoor cultivation. They are often grafted onto Cereus peruvianus or other rootstocks to obtain lush plants.
Although the blooming period of Christmas cactus is 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 in winter, and the minimum temperature should not be 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 the following April
Cyclamen, also known as radish begonia, turnover lotus, rabbit ear flower, rabbit flower, campfire flower, and first-class crown, is a flower that blooms in December, and it has a long blooming period, lasting from December to April of the following year. Some late-blooming varieties can still bloom in May and June.
Cyclamen is suitable for indoor pot planting, and requires greenhouse planting in winter. Cyclamen has strong resistance to toxic gases such as sulfur dioxide in the air. Its leaves can absorb sulfur dioxide and convert it into non-toxic or low-toxic sulfates through oxidation.
The sharing above about the flowers that bloom in December and the comprehensive method of listing the most representative flowers in December, I hope it can play a role in solving your problems with green plants.