In the twelfth lunar month, also known as La Yue, which is the month before the traditional Chinese New Year, the cold winter is a time when all things wither. However, there are always some plants that brave the severe cold and burst into the color of life. Let's uncover the mystery of the plants that bloom in La Yue and understand their growing habits and maintenance methods.
Plum BlossomPlum Blossom, known as one of the "Three Companions of Winter," is a representative plant that blooms in La Yue. Plum Blossom has the following characteristics:
1. Habit: Plum Blossom enjoys sunlight, is cold and drought resistant, and has strong adaptability, capable of blooming beautiful flowers in the cold winter.
2. Flowering Period: The flowering period of Plum Blossom is generally from December to the following February, coinciding with La Yue.
3. Maintenance Method: Plum Blossom does not tolerate waterlogging and should maintain loose soil and good drainage. Reduce watering in winter to prevent root rot.
NarcissusNarcissus, also known as the凌波仙女 (Lingbo Xianzi), is a traditional Chinese plant that blooms in La Yue. Here are its characteristics:
1. Habit: Narcissus prefers a warm and humid, semi-shaded environment and is not cold or drought resistant.
2. Flowering Period: The flowering period of Narcissus is generally from December to the following January, coinciding with La Yue.
3. Maintenance Method: Narcissus prefers acidic soil and can be mixed with decayed leaf soil and sandy soil. In winter, the soil should be kept moist and avoid direct sunlight.
Winterplum blossomWinterplum blossom, also known as Plum Blossom, is another plant that blooms in La Yue. Here are its characteristics:
1. Habit: Winterplum blossom enjoys sunlight, is cold and drought resistant, and has strong adaptability, capable of blooming beautiful flowers in the cold winter.
2. Flowering Period: The flowering period of Winterplum blossom is generally from December to the following February, coinciding with La Yue.
3. Maintenance Method: Winterplum blossom does not tolerate waterlogging and should maintain loose soil and good drainage. Reduce watering in winter to prevent root rot.
Plum Blossom and Narcissus Maintenance ComparisonPlum Blossom and Narcissus are both plants that bloom in La Yue, but there are differences in their maintenance:
1. Light: Plum Blossom enjoys sunlight, while Narcissus tolerates shade.
2. Watering: Plum Blossom does not tolerate waterlogging, while Narcissus prefers moisture.
3. Soil: Plum Blossom prefers loose and well-drained soil, while Narcissus prefers acidic soil.
There are many types of plants that bloom in La Yue, adding infinite vitality to our lives in the cold winter. Understanding the growing habits and maintenance methods of these plants not only allows us to admire beautiful flowers but also cultivates our gardening hobbies. In this cold winter, let's together cherish these blooming miracles in La Yue.