Rhizome style

Datura stramonium is a stout perennial herb. The common Asian Datura stramonium has a bulbous root, a long column-shaped style and an upright flower stem. The lovely Datura is different from the Asian Datura. It has a spherical bulb and a short plant.

Flower shape

The flowering time of Wenshulan is in summer every year. When it is open, it is an umbel with 10~24 flowers, and the bracts of the bud are in the shape of Buddha flame. There is a clear fragrance when the flowers bloom, and the color of the flowers is mainly white. Fruit can be produced after flowering, and the capsule is nearly spherical, usually with only one seed.

Planting environment

Osmunda japonica should be cultivated in a humid environment, and dilute fertilizer solution should be applied once a week in the prosperous period to supply it with sufficient nutrients. Don't expose the asparagus to strong light, move the plants to a semi-shady environment to keep them strong and healthy.

Main value

I won't elaborate on its ornamental value. In addition to high ornamental value, it can also be used as medicine after artificial processing, which mainly plays the role of promoting blood circulation, removing blood stasis, reducing swelling and relieving pain, and has a strong therapeutic effect on traumatic injury, wind-heat headache and heat toxic sore swelling. But Wen Lan Shu is poisonous and must be used according to the doctor's advice.

2. Cultivation method of Osmunda japonica

Sowing propagation

Manjusri orchids are usually propagated by sowing, which is simple to operate and has strong growth and survival ability. The seeds of manjusri orchids are like potatoes. When planting, the buds should be laid flat in the soil. Generally, it can be sown and propagated in all seasons, but it is best to sow in March-April to facilitate the maintenance after sowing.

Seed selection

When collecting orchid seeds, try to choose the type with full seeds and no obvious scars. Sow it into the soil by shallow pot sowing, keeping the bud mouth up. Before sowing, it is best to disinfect with roasted fine sand, cover the soil twice according to the size of the seeds, water the soil to keep it moist, and transplant and plant after germination.

fissiparity

Manshuria can also be propagated by ramets. It is best to carry out ramet propagation in spring and autumn. After the mother plant is taken out of the pot soil, the bulbs around the roots are peeled off and planted in pots. It is best to combine plant division and pot change to avoid tossing plants repeatedly.

Matters needing attention

No matter which propagation method is adopted, it is necessary to do a good job in the early stage of maintenance, put the potted plants in a cool and ventilated place and water them thoroughly to make them adapt to the new culture environment quickly. Pot soil and root system can be well combined and adapted, which is beneficial to the subsequent growth and flowering.