What do dahlias do? What is the growing environment of dahlias?
Have you ever heard of dahlias in your life? Today, the editor will work with you to find out what kind of plant dahlia is, and what are the functions of dahlia? If you also want to know, let’s learn together, don’t blink.
What kind of plant is Dahlia?
Dahlia (Dahlia pinnata Cav.), also known as Dahlia, geranium peony, Oriental daisy, dahlia, sweet potato flower, Asteraceae, Dahlia It is a perennial herbaceous plant with huge club-shaped roots. The stem is upright, multi-branched, 1.5-2 meters high, and strong. It is native to Mexico. Mexicans regard it as a symbol of generosity and wealth, so they respect it as the national flower. What is the function of dahlia
1. The Feng Shui symbol of dahlia
Dahlia is loved by people because it has the meaning of wealth and great honor. Dahlia is colorful and always generous. Welfare symbol. Dahlias are a great choice to plant at home or to give to friends and family.
2. The medicinal value of dahlias
From the perspective of an ornamental child, there is no doubt that dahlias are of great ornamental value. But dahlia also has a certain value in medicine. The roots of dahlia contain inulin, which has a very obvious effect in medicine. The whole plant of dahlia can be used as medicine. It has the effects of clearing away heat, detoxifying, activating blood circulation and dispersing blood stasis. Therefore, dahlia also has certain value in medicine.
3. The ornamental value of dahlia
Dahlia is a very famous flower, and the most talked about thing about it is its ornamental value. Dahlia has a long flowering period. , the flowers are also relatively large, and the flower shapes are various, including chrysanthemum-shaped, lotus-shaped, peony-shaped, etc.; the colors of dahlias are also various, including red, yellow, orange, purple, light red, white, etc. . Judging from so many types of dahlias, we can see that dahlias are quite interesting when placed at home or in other places, and they also have high ornamental value. What is the growing environment of dahlias?
Dahlias like sunshine and a warm and ventilated environment. They are neither cold-tolerant nor hot-heat resistant. Dahlia can adapt to temperatures ranging from 10 to 32°C, with 15 to 25°C being the most suitable. Growth stagnates above 32°C. It should grow in dry and cool climate conditions in summer, and there must be a period of low temperature every year to satisfy its dormancy. The summer temperature conditions in Liaoning, Jilin and other places in my country are quite suitable for the growth of dahlias. However, in the south, due to high temperatures and rainy summers, the growth is not as good as in the north. However, dahlias grow normally in autumn and winter, with large and colorful flowers. Avoid heavy clay soil, and use sandy loam rich in humus and good drainage. Pay special attention to drainage and ventilation when potting. Where are the main distribution areas of dahlias
Dahlias are native to Mexico, Colombia, Guatemala and other countries, and are now widely cultivated around the world. Usage: Widely used in garden cultivation of ornamental flowers. The flowers are top-grade cut flowers. The roots contain "inulin", which is similar to glucose in medicine. The roots are used as medicine and have the effects of clearing away heat, detoxifying and reducing swelling.