What flowers bloom in December
Today's focus is to introduce the flowers that bloom in December and the most representative green plants and flowers of December, which will surely be helpful to you. Let's learn about them together!
Every December signifies the arrival of winter. Today, let's take stock of 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 the following February
Cold菊花, also known as winter chrysanthemum, blooms in winter, unlike most chrysanthemums that bloom in autumn. Therefore, it is considered the latest blooming among all chrysanthemums, with slightly higher cold resistance. It starts blooming in December and can last until about February.
As the most cold-resistant variety of chrysanthemum, cold菊花 can still bloom on snowy days. In winter, when the cold菊花 is in full bloom, sunlight is its best supplement. If it receives more than 8 hours of sunlight a day, there is no need to worry about blooming. Also, it is advisable to water less in winter, as it dislikes standing water. Keeping the potting soil slightly moist is sufficient.
2. Camellia
Blooming period: December to the following May
Camellia has an elegant shape with dark green and glossy leaves, and its colorful and beautiful flowers are highly valued by the international horticultural community. Camellia has a long blooming period, from October to the following May, with the peak blooming period usually from January to March.
Camellias come in various colors such as red, purple, white, and yellow, and even have flowers with colorful patterns. The branches can grow up to 4 meters tall. The petals are bowl-shaped and can be single or double-petaled. Single-petaled camellias are mostly original species, while double-petaled camellias can have up to 60 petals.
3. Wintersweet (Chimonanthus praecox)
Blooming period: November to the following April
Wintersweet blooms in the winter and spring seasons every year, with a blooming period from November to the following March. It usually 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 resilience, tenacity, sacrifice, and the ability to endure loneliness in life.
4. Christmas Cactus (Zygocactus)
What flowers bloom in December
Blooming period: October to the following February
Christmas Cactus, also known as蟹爪莲 (Crab Claw Orchid), Crab Claw Cactus, Christmas Cactus, and锦绣添花, has a blooming period from October to the following February. It has bright colors and unique flowers, making it very suitable for indoor cultivation. It is often grafted onto Trichocereus or other rootstocks to achieve lush growth.
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 in winter, with the minimum temperature not lower than 10℃. To extend the blooming period of Christmas Cactus, you can adjust it by controlling sunlight.
5. Cyclamen
Blooming period: December to the following April
Cyclamen, also known as radish begonia, flipped-petal lotus, rabbit ear flower, rabbit flower, torch flower, and first-class crown, blooms in December, and its blooming period is quite long, 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 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 low-toxic sulfates through oxidation.
The above is the detailed content of the flowers that bloom in December and the most representative flowers of December. I hope it can be helpful to you!