What kind of plant is Chonglou? Can it be grown in the north?

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1. What plant is it?

2. Can it be grown in the north?

Chonglou belongs to the Liliaceae family. It is a perennial herb with a height of about 50 cm. The rhizome at the bottom is brown. In summer, yellow-green flowers bloom. The flower stalks are drawn out from the stem without branches. It is difficult to grow in the north. It usually lives in southern areas such as Yunnan and likes to grow in a damp place.

1. What kind of plant is it?

It is a plant in the Liliaceae family, also known as Aesculus aesculata and Caoheche. It is a perennial herb with a height of about 50 cm. The rhizome at the bottom is brown, grows sideways and is relatively thick, and the surface is very rough. The stem is relatively simple, growing upright, with a smooth and hairless top. The petiole is about 1-3 cm long, and the leaves are papery or membranous. In summer, yellow-green flowers bloom. The flower stalks are drawn out from the stem without branches.

2. Can it be grown in the north?

It is difficult to grow in the north. It usually lives in southern regions such as Yunnan. It likes to grow in shady and humid places, so it is not very suitable in the northern region. If planting is needed in the southern region, the seeds will mature in November of the previous year and then be picked. You can use river sand or other particles to scrub off the red seed coat on the outside, and rinse it under clean water. Wrap the outside with moist sand to encourage the seeds to germinate. In the spring of the second year, if the seeds show signs of whitening, they can be sown evenly into the soil.

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