First, the types of flowers: colorful natural scrolls

The world of flowers is rich and varied. In addition to the common 60 kinds of flowers, such as carnation, phoenix bamboo, colorful grass, etc., according to incomplete statistics, there are about 450,000 kinds of known flowers in the world, and China accounts for about 30,000 kinds.

Annual and biennial herbaceous flowers occupy an important position in the flower world. There is a bunch of red flowers, the stem is about 80 cm high, and the flowering period is from July to October, which is often used as the main material of flower beds and flower borders; Salvia rubra, an annual or perennial sub-shrub, has different colors of calyx and corolla, blooms in summer and autumn, and can be cultivated in the garden. In addition, there are many varieties such as Petunia, cosmos and snapdragon, which add rich colors and vitality to the garden.

Perennial and bulbous grasses are also important members of the flower family. Tulip, for example, is a popular bulbous plant with various colors and patterns to choose from, which is suitable for planting in flower beds or potted plants; Narcissus, a bulb plant, blooms beautiful yellow flowers in early spring and has good cold tolerance; Lily, a tuber plant, has large fragrant flowers.

Aquatic flowers add a different style to nature. Lotus, with large and beautiful flowers, floats on or above the water, blooms during the day and closes at night; Water lilies are perennial aquatic herbs with white, blue, yellow or pink petals. These aquatic flowers not only have ornamental value, but also play an important role in the ecosystem.

In short, there are many kinds of flowers, each with its unique charm and value, which together constitute a colorful natural picture.

Second, the meaning of flowers: a beautiful symbol of deep affection.

(A) rich moral symbols

Plum blossom, as one of the "three friends who are old and cold", means noble and aloof. It blooms in the cold winter and in the ice and snow, showing its indomitable quality. The flower language of plum blossom is strong, elegant and loyal, which symbolizes good luck and happiness, noble and aloof. Its flowers are small and exquisite, with five petals arranged radially, with rich and varied colors, such as the warmth of red plums, the purity of Bai Mei and the freshness of green plums. Plum blossom has been endowed with rich spiritual connotation since ancient times, and it has become the protagonist in the poet's works, representing a kind of spiritual outlook of pursuing good virtue and enduring humiliation.

Narcissus means purity and beauty. In China, daffodils are symbols of all the best, good luck, beauty, purity, nobility and purity of love and women's virtue. According to legend, the daffodil is the embodiment of E Huang and Nv Ying, the daughters of Yao Emperor. They both married Shun, with their elder sister as the queen and younger sister as the princess, and they had a good relationship. When Shun's southern tour died, E Huang and Nv Ying both fell in love with each other in Xiangjiang River. God had mercy on their beloved, so they turned their souls into daffodils by the river. Narcissus flowers are flawless, ultra-dusty and refined, elegant and fragrant, and have the reputation of Lingbo Fairy.

Carnation symbolizes true feelings. The flower language of carnation is a symbol of mother's love, affection, respect, warmth and maternal love. In many countries and regions, people will present a bunch of carnations on Mother's Day to pay tribute to the great maternal love and thank their mothers for their selfless dedication. Carnations of different colors also represent different meanings, and red carnations represent passionate love; Pink carnations convey warm affection; White carnation means pure friendship; Yellow carnations convey gratitude.

(B) the feelings conveyed by flower language

Roses have always been a symbol of love. Red roses represent passionate love, pink roses represent first love, white roses mean that I am good enough for you, and yellow roses express apologies, blessings and jealousy. On special days such as Valentine's Day, people often send a bunch of roses to express their love.

Tulips symbolize fraternity. Red tulip stands for confession of love, yellow tulip stands for fame, and white tulip stands for lost love. Tulip is a vibrant bulbous plant, which exudes the breath of love and often appears in various celebrations and activities.

Lily represents purity and sacredness. White lily symbolizes pure love, pink lily symbolizes women's love, and red lily represents maternal love. Lily is often used in weddings, which symbolizes a hundred years of harmony and is a beautiful blessing to the couple.

In a word, the meanings and words of various flowers are rich and varied. They convey people's feelings and blessings through beautiful flowers and unique symbolic meanings, and become beautiful symbols carrying deep affection.

Third, the maintenance of flowers: the beautiful bloom of careful care

(A) multi-step curing method

Flower conservation requires patience and care. Here are five important steps.

Pruning plants: Pruning needs patience, and it is necessary to observe the weather conditions in the city, usually in warm weather and the temperature is not lower than 10 degrees. You can't blindly cut off all the branches, but you should prune them reasonably according to the growth of plants.

Change soil for plants: Changing soil is like pruning. Pay attention to the weather, and it is best to operate at above 10 degrees Celsius. Plants need to adapt to the new environment after changing soil.

Move the plants outside: When the weather is getting warmer, you should not rashly move the plants outside. Pay attention to the subsequent weather to avoid the plants being covered by heavy snow, so as not to adversely affect the temperature-sensitive plants.

Watering: The weather changes easily lead to different evaporation conditions of flowerpots, so the watering amount should be adjusted according to the evaporation speed. Pour more water when evaporation is fast, and less water when evaporation is slow.

Fertilization: Self-made fertilizer water, such as soybean water or rice washing water, has sufficient fertility after fermentation and is beneficial to plant growth.

(B) flower water conservation skills

There are certain skills in keeping flowers in water First of all, when arranging the bouquet, the cuttings with a length of about 10-12 cm and 3-4 stems should be cut into oblique and smooth sections at the base, and the cuttings and the inner bladder of the bottle should be disinfected with alcohol. Then, choose soft water to pour into the bottle, let the root system of the flower spread out, the water should not be too high, just soak the root system. In terms of water changing frequency, clean water should be changed every 2-3 days during rooting to keep the water clean. At the same time, attention should be paid to the light and temperature, and the bottle should not be exposed to the sun, so as not to grow algae to hinder the growth of the roots when the water temperature rises. The roots can be covered with black plastic bags or dark cloth. To make plants blossom, 0.5g of boric acid can be dripped into the nutrient solution added in the hydroponic bottle, which can promote flower bud differentiation and pregnancy, neutralize alkaline substances in water and protect the root system from decay. In the choice of flower materials, more shade-tolerant foliage flowers and plants with flowers and leaves can be enjoyed at the same time, such as white jade evergreen, fruit taro, silver-bracted taro, etc. These flowers are warm and moist, slightly shade-tolerant, and avoid high temperature and dryness. It is best to put them in a place with bright light, high humidity and cool environment in summer. In addition, besides aquatic flowers such as lotus and water lily, bulbous flowers such as narcissus, tulip and hyacinthus orientalis, and foliage plants such as Fugui bamboo, Brazilian wood, ivy, colorful grass and tortoise-backed bamboo can also be cultured in hydroponics.

(C) General experience of domestic flowers

Reproduction: Indoor potted plants are usually resistant to living and have strong reproductive ability, such as green radish, Phragmites communis, tiger orchid and so on. Cut the pruned branches under scattered light to ensure that the soil is moist and will soon take root and sprout.

Watering: Watering domestic flowers should be based on the growth habits, follow the principle of seeing dry and pouring thoroughly, and water at the edge of the pot to prevent the roots from being soaked. Flowers that like floods should also spray water on their leaves every day.

Fertilization: Domestic flowers have little demand for fertilizer, usually fertilizing in spring and summer, and organic fertilizer can be applied to edible flowers.

Cleaning: Dust accumulated in indoor flower leaves will affect the growth, which can be cleaned with warm water. The stubborn stains should be gently wiped with a wet rag, taking care not to hurt the leaves, so that the leaves can better absorb sunlight and moisture.

Changing pots: Flowers in small pots will inhibit their growth for a long time. You can judge whether to change pots by observing whether the roots grow at the bottom of pots. Generally, indoor flowers are changed in pots after 2 years. When changing pots, the dead roots, rotten roots and miscellaneous roots are cut off, and the roots are wrapped with new soil mixed with humus soil and garden soil. After being placed in a new flowerpot, it is watered and permeable, and then placed in a cool and ventilated place to take root and then cured under scattered light.

Pruning: By pruning and topping, flowers can develop more lateral branches and look more beautiful. Pruned branches can be cut and maintained to increase the number of flowers.

World famous flowers: dazzling natural treasures

(1) Ten Most Beautiful Flowers

Epiphyllum: a flash in the pan, but the beauty in a flash has become an eternal memory. It only opens at night, as elegant as a beauty under the moon, with beautiful and mysterious flowers. Although the opening time is short, it leaves a deep impression on people. The flower language of epiphyllum is the beauty in an instant, the eternity in an instant, symbolizing beautiful but perishable things.

Water lilies: Water lilies emerge from the mud without staining, and are regarded as the embodiment of holiness and beauty. Its beauty is well known all over the world, with rich colors and beautiful flower shapes, giving people a quiet and elegant feeling. The flower language of water lily is clean, pure and enchanting.

Hewanglan: Hewanglan, also known as "bird of paradise", has a stem like the neck of a crane, a receptacle like its mouth, petals and stamens like its crown, and looks like a crane looking forward from a distance, which is very unique. The flower language of crane orchid is never forget that the person you love is waiting for you whenever and wherever.

Poppy: Poppy is a very beautiful flower, but it also has the temptation to make people go to destruction. Its flowers are charming and colorful, but because of its special function, people love and fear.

Balloon flower: balloon flower is mostly blue-purple and white. The calyx is bell-shaped with five lobes. The front looks like a five-pointed star, which has a simple aesthetic feeling. Balloon flower's flower language is sincere and unchanging love, pure, innocent, beautiful, moving and full of emotion.

Dahlia: Dahlia's flowers are large and beautiful, with rich colors, such as red, yellow, purple and white, and are regarded as a symbol of generosity and richness. Dahlia's flower language means good luck, betrayal and traitor. French flower language is grateful, fresh, novel and innovative.

Cherry blossoms: When cherry blossoms are clustered into a sea of flowers, it is one of the most romantic scenes in the world. It represents love and hope, and symbolizes elegant, simple and pure love. Cherry blossoms are like ignorant girls, which bloom quietly in spring. The white and pink cherry blossoms covered with trees are the most beautiful language to tell love to lovers.

Tulip: Tulip has the title of "magic flower" in Europe. It is a world-famous bulbous flower and an excellent cut flower variety. It symbolizes fraternity, consideration, elegance, wealth, competence, intelligence and kindness.

Crystal orchid: Crystal orchid is a peculiar saprophytic flower. The whole plant is crystal clear, beautiful and rare. It is called the flower of ghosts, which is polarized. Some people think it is fairy grass, while others think it is poison.

Lily: Lily is noble and elegant, regarded as a symbol of purity, and is called "the flower of the Virgin" in western countries. It represents sincere love and a hundred-year-old blessing. The flower language means that Lily in China has the meaning of a hundred-year-old family and great love, and it has the meaning of deep blessing.

(2) Top Ten Precious Flowers

Sri Lankan cactus flower: priceless, extremely charming, only open for an hour or two at night, the flowering date is irregular, extremely rare, never listed for sale.

Ghost orchid: It is named after its swaying posture in the wind like a ghost, and it is difficult to cultivate artificially. It is known as the most expensive orchid in the world and priceless.

Lotus Orchid: The treasure of the town garden "Suguan Heding" in Dangshanzhou Orchard Garden of Dali, which won the special gold prize of the Orchid Expo for five consecutive years, is the most expensive orchid in China history, with a value of 15 million yuan.

Juliet Rose: It has an outstanding appearance, and it can only bloom after 15 years of growth, with a value of 5 million RMB/flower.

Shenzhen Agricultural Orchid: It took scientists 8 years to cultivate it, which is unique in the world and the most expensive flower in China, with a value of 1.68 million RMB per plant.

Water lily: It only blooms for seven days every year, and it will only bloom just before it withers. It is very delicate and worth 1.2 million RMB/flower.

Grafted orchids: a magical combination with gorgeous colors and lily fragrance, worth 620,000 RMB per plant.

Shenshan Orchid: It is an endangered species, with gorgeous colors. It takes 15 years to blossom, and its value is 35,000 RMB/flower.

Dutch color-changing tulips: random colors, expensive, worth 30,000 RMB/plant.

Saffron: It is recognized as the most expensive spice in the world. Only 80,000 saffrons can make 500 grams of saffron spice, and the price is high, worth 10,000 RMB/kg.

(3) Four famous flowers in the world

Chinese rose: It ranks first among the "four famous flowers in the world". In the flower market, cut roses account for more than one third. China traditional rose and European cut rose have their own advantages. China traditional rose, such as soft and fragrant red, is more expensive, beautiful and fragrant than European cut rose. There are many kinds of cut roses in Europe, which are cheap and have good flowering. Pay attention to choose sunny and well-ventilated environment and loose and fertile soil for the maintenance of Chinese rose flowers.

Chrysanthemum: It is a traditional famous flower in China and one of the "four famous flowers in the world". There are many varieties of chrysanthemums and ever-changing flowers, which are very ornamental. When planting, try to choose varieties with large flowers, gorgeous colors and unique patterns, and avoid planting yellow and white A Man Called Autumn Flower.

Carnation: Carnation is one of the four famous flowers in the world. Carnation is cold-tolerant, likes cold environment, and is afraid of heat and waterlogging. It is suitable for planting in Yunnan, Shanxi, Qinghai, Gansu, North China and Northeast China, and can also be maintained indoors with heating or air conditioning in winter.

Gladiolus: A perennial herb of Iris, with clusters like iris, but larger flowers and longer stems, larger inflorescences and more beautiful. Gladiolus likes a warm environment with sufficient sunlight, is not cold-resistant, and is not suitable for outdoor planting in the north. It needs to be maintained indoors in winter. In the south, if you choose a sunny place, use loose and fertile sandy loam and apply more phosphorus and potassium fertilizer, you can grow very strong and bloom big and colorful.

Five, the poetry of flowers: poetic literary picture.