Introduction
Cactus is a potted green plant that many florists love to keep. They can be seen as bulbs, thorns and flowers, and their skins are easy to maintain. Even novice florists can develop confidence in them. Summer is the "home field" of cactus. Today I will introduce you to a very beautiful variety. I hope you like it.
1. Get to know "Beautiful Flower Neptune"
Beautiful Flower Neptune
This kind of flower is called "Beautiful Flower Neptune", Cactaceae Gymnocalycium, an artificially cultivated horticultural variety, which is somewhat similar to Feihua Jade The relationship is based on the use of multiple double-flowered Neptune balls after several generations of crossbreeding. The high-end varieties of Neptune balls used to cost three digits for a small ball, but now they are fine and are only a little more expensive than large-scale products. , considered to be of high quality and low price.
Spherical and dignified
Meihua Neptune is larger in appearance than Feihuayu. The plants are always spherical and solitary. The height and diameter of the plant are about the same. Most varieties have a diameter of 10-15 cm, and a few varieties can reach more than 20 cm. , after being raised for many years, it will still be round and will not turn into a long cylinder. The sphere is dark green and has regular edges. There are radiating thorns on the edges. They do not face outwards and generally will not pierce the hands. It is very suitable for planting in flower pots. It can be grown in flower pots with a diameter 5cm larger than the sphere.
Are the flowers beautiful?
Beautiful flower Neptune is mainly for flower viewing. The flowers are super large, with a diameter of more than 15 cm. They are the "giant" in the genus Gymnocalycium. They are all double petals, with layered petals and distinct layers. There are many types of flowers, some are like peonies, some are like peonies, and some are like camellias. The colors are rich and colorful, including pink, white, green, etc. The flowers are large and colorful, beautiful and fairy, and have high ornamental value. Some varieties It also has its own fragrance.
Blooming is also impressive
Cacti of the genus Gymnocalyx are generally more diligent in flowering. Although the beautiful flower Neptune is not as exaggerated as Feihuayu, the natural flowering period can also bloom from the end of spring to autumn, and can bloom many times in a year. You can basically enjoy flowers except in winter, and the number of flowers is also considerable. The larger the ball, the more flowers will bloom. With proper maintenance, a ball with a diameter of 10 cm can bloom more than ten flowers at the same time, densely covering the top. Seeing the flowers but not the ball, it is very spectacular.
A single flower can bloom for 4-5 days
The flowering period of a single flower of the beautiful flower Neptune is not short. Most cactus flowers usually only bloom for one or two days, and its flowers can last for 4-5 days, even if you go out early and come back late. Office workers can still appreciate its grand beauty when they return home.
2. Suggestions for planting the beautiful flower Neptune
As a cactus plant, the beautiful flower Neptune has a very strong vitality and is relatively easy to maintain. As long as you have a certain foundation in flower cultivation and master its habits, it is not easy to raise it well. Disaster.Here are some planting and maintenance suggestions for novice flower lovers:
Flower pots: There are no requirements for cultivation containers. plastic pots, , ceramic pots, etc. are all acceptable, as long as the diameter is larger than the sphere. It is appropriate to "match small balls with small pots", etc. When you grow up, change to a larger pot, and be careful not to "put a big pot on a small pot";
Soil: Those planted on the ground can be planted directly in the ground, while those grown in pots prefer loose, granular soil with good air permeability, such as in nutrient soil. It will be better to add some perlite , vermiculite and the like;
Suitable environment: In a sunny place, cactus has a strong demand for light. Only when it is fully exposed to the sun will it grow rapidly and breed more flower buds. Long-term lack of light will not only lead to leggy growth but also failure to bloom;
Watering: Prickly pear is a succulent plant and is very drought-tolerant. All water is stored inside the sphere, so the demand for water is not very strong. It can be used in spring, summer and autumn. Just follow the principle of "seeing dry and seeing wet". Water less after winter, strictly control water after dormancy, or even cut off water completely, and wait until spring to resume;
Fertilization: Spring and summer are the peak blooming periods of beautiful flowers, you can Frequent application of flower-promoting fertilizers such as Huaduoduo and potassium dihydrogen phosphate can significantly extend the flowering period and accelerate re-flowering;
summer and overwintering: shade and avoid sun at noon in summer, as long as there is morning and evening light or scattered light; the minimum It can withstand low temperatures of -2 degrees. It is recommended that when the temperature is below 0 degrees, take protective measures against cold or move it indoors to a ventilated place;
Propagation: After the beautiful flower Neptune blooms, different varieties can pollinate each other (some varieties can self-pollinate), and the pollination is successful in about one month It will produce seeds after a month. You can collect the seeds and sow them yourself. From the time the seeds grow to blooming, you will gain a full sense of accomplishment. Different flower colors will pollinate each other, and you may get new varieties.
If you like prickly pear, keep it
Summary: The beautiful flower Neptune is known as the "little fairy" in the world of prickly pear. Its flowers are as beautiful as peonies . Its habits are similar to those of Feihua Jade. It is not difficult to maintain. It has always been a prickly pear lover. The sought-after objects were very popular when they were very expensive in the past. Now they are even more popular now that they are cheap. However, many flower lovers will pass them off as ordinary Neptune balls, so flower lovers should pay attention.
