What are some common curly leaf flowers
Life knowledge series, about common curly leaf flowers and the list of 5 flowers with naturally curly leaves, the complete guide to flowering plant care knowledge is as follows:
In the impression of flower enthusiasts, the leaves of most ornamental plants should be upright and strong to have ornamental value. In recent years, with the continuous advancement of flower breeding technology, more and more new and unique varieties have been cultivated. Today, I will introduce 5 types of "curly leaf flowers" to you. Their leaves are naturally curly, as if they have perm hair, and they look very cute and easy to care for.
1. Curly Epiphyllum
As the name implies, curly Epiphyllum refers to the variety of Epiphyllum with curly leaves, also known as curly Epiphyllum or curly lingjian orchid, etc., belonging to the Cereus family and Epiphyllum orchid genus. This unique Epiphyllum is not a natural variety but has been bred through continuous hybridization by breeders.
The leaves of curly Epiphyllum are long and wavy, and like most Epiphyllum varieties, they bloom at night, producing flowers with a hint of yellow in white. After the flowers open and pollinate at night, curly Epiphyllum can also produce a type of small "white dragon fruit" purple fruit, which can also be used as an ornamental fruit plant for pot culture.
What are some common curly leaf flowers
Care Points
Curly Epiphyllum prefers a warm environment, with a suitable growth temperature between 15-25 degrees Celsius. It has poor cold resistance and will be frostbitten if the ambient temperature drops below 10 degrees Celsius, so it is important to keep warm in winter. It has good drought resistance and does not need to be watered frequently. Water should be applied only when the soil is dry. It prefers a bright diffused light environment and should not be exposed to strong sunlight, especially avoiding direct sunlight in summer.
Curly Spider Plant
Speaking of spider plants, they are one of the most common flower varieties in daily life, with many people growing them. However, curly spider plants may not have been seen by many. This curly spider plant is a new variety bred by breeders in the last 3-4 years. At first glance, it may be mistaken for a golden heart spider plant, but upon closer observation, it can be seen that compared to the traditional golden heart spider plant, the tip of its leaves is明显 curly, as if the leaves have been permed, making it unique and adorable.
Care Points
Although the leaves are curly, the growth habits of curly spider plants have not changed much, and they are still as easy to care for as other spider plant varieties. This plant has strong vitality, with well-developed succulent roots and continuous growth for most of the year. To meet the needs of rapid growth, it is necessary to change the potting soil for curly spider plants every 1-2 years. The potting soil should use loose, fertile, well-drained, slightly acidic soil and should not be planted with pure garden soil.
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