These 5 kinds of flowers are healthy and longevity. The sooner you raise them, the better. You will
Last Update :2024.06.19
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Recently, Huahua saw a piece of news about an old man who was suffering from mid-stage lung cancer. After raising flowers at home for several years, his health gradually improved! Today Huahua will introduce to you some flowers that can help extend your life. You must keep a pot of them after retirement!
honeysuckle
Honeysuckle
Honeysuckle is white when it first blooms, and then turns yellow a little bit, so it is called honeysuckle. It is not only beautiful, but also has high health value. In summer, pick two flowers and dry them in the sun, then soak them in water to clear away heat and relieve heat, and can also reduce inflammation and kill bacteria.
Care tips
1. Soil
Honeysuckle likes loose, moist and fertile sandy soil. Generally, it should be maintained in a pot with a deep body and a large diameter.
2. Light
Honeysuckle likes light. Insufficient light will lead to small leaves and few flowers. For potted plant maintenance, it can be placed on a sunny windowsill, but direct sunlight should be avoided.
3. Watering
Honeysuckle is resistant to drought and humidity. When watering, it will appear dry and wet. In hot weather in summer, spray water around the plant more. There is a lot of chlorine in the tap water of northern households. Let the water dry for two days to evaporate the chlorine before watering the flowers.
4. Fertilization
In the peak growth season of spring and autumn, thin fertilizer should be applied frequently. Apply decomposed liquid fertilizer or compound fertilizer once every two weeks. Fertilization should be reduced in high temperature weather in summer.
Longevity flower
Longevity flower means longevity and health, long blessings, dense and gorgeous flowers, long flowering period and strong ornamental value. The stomata of longevity flowers are closed during the day and open at night, releasing oxygen and absorbing carbon dioxide. It has a good air purifying effect and is especially suitable for the care of the elderly.
Care tips
1. Soil
Kanchoe flowers like fertile, loose sandy loam soil. The pot soil can be mixed with leaf mold soil, coarse sand and chaff charcoal in a ratio of 2:2:1.
2. Light
Kalanchoe flowers do not have high requirements for light. They can grow well under full sun, half sun and scattered light. Pay attention to ventilation in summer and avoid direct strong light.
3. Watering
Kalanchoe flowers contain a lot of water and are drought-resistant. Water them every 2 to 3 days during the growth period to avoid water accumulation and root rot. In summer, water should be controlled and ventilated.
4. Fertilization
Apply thin liquid fertilizer 1 to 2 times a month during the peak growing season, reduce fertilization in summer, and do not fertilize in winter.
Monstera deliciosa
The stems of Monstera deliciosa are thick and the leaves are wide and feathery, like the back of a turtle, so it is called Monstera deliciosa. It has a long lifespan, so it is a symbol of health and longevity. Keeping it indoors can not only purify the air, but also increase happiness and longevity.
Maintenance skills
1. Soil
Monstera prefers slightly acidic soil that is loose and fertile, has a large water absorption capacity and good water retention. The pot soil can be leaf mold soil or peat soil.
2. Light
Monstera is tolerant of shade and afraid of sun. In summer, it should be maintained in a place with scattered light. 50% of the sunshade net should be installed outdoors, and attention should be paid to ventilation.
3. Watering
Monstera prefers a warm and humid environment and avoids dryness. Water it every day in summer and spray water on the leaves frequently to keep the air moist. When watering, you can add a few drops of ferrous sulfate solution diluted 500 times to adjust the soil pH.
4. Fertilization
Monstera prefers fertilizer. From May to September, apply a thin liquid fertilizer every 2 weeks. During the vigorous growth period, you can apply a thin foliar fertilizer. , 0.1% urea aqueous solution or 0.2% potassium dihydrogen phosphate aqueous solution.
Marigold
Marigold is a flower with strong vitality, so it is a symbol of longevity. The leaves are rich in lutein, which can absorb harmful gases such as hydrogen fluoride and sulfur dioxide in the air, and can alleviate insomnia and respiratory infections in the elderly.
Maintenance skills
1. Soil
Marigold does not have high soil requirements, and fertile, loose, well-drained sandy soil or garden soil is suitable.
2. Light
Marigold likes light, has short and sturdy plants, and bright flowers. Sufficient light is conducive to flowering.
3. Watering
Marigold likes light and tolerates drought. It will be dry and wet in spring and autumn. Water should be controlled in summer to prevent the branches and leaves from growing too long and affecting flowering.
4. Fertilization
In the seedling stage, organic fertilizers and inorganic fertilizers should be mixed, or compound fertilizers of nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium mixed in a certain proportion. During the growth period, thin fertilizers should be applied frequently. Topdress compound fertilizer during the blooming period, preferably after 6 o'clock in the evening.
Nandina Bamboo
Nandina Bamboo’s clear branches and thin branches symbolize longevity and health, and are a sign of good luck and good luck. It is very suitable for birthday wishes for the elderly.
Maintenance skills
1. Soil
Nandina prefers slightly acidic soil. You can mix sandy soil, leaf humus soil and manure in a ratio of 5:4:1, and loosen the soil frequently to prevent soil compaction.
2. Light
Nandina is shade-tolerant and afraid of strong light. Too strong light will burn the leaves. In summer, it should be maintained under scattered light and shaded outdoors.
3. Watering
Nandina prefers warmth and moisture. For daily maintenance, the pot soil should be kept moist and watering should be reduced during the flowering period.
4. Fertilization
Nandina prefers phosphorus and potassium fertilizers. During the growth period, you can apply decomposed liquid fertilizer or potassium dihydrogen phosphate liquid fertilizer 1 to 2 times a month.
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Monstera deliciosa
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