Many people have the impression that cactus has thorns all over its body, and basically does not bloom, but some cacti are particularly easy to bloom, and the flowers of cactus are mostly very bright, with rich colors, such as red, yellow and pink.
holiday cactus
Crab claw orchid, which is very familiar to flower friends, is actually a kind of cactus. Because the flowering period is in winter every year, the flowers are very bright in color, so it is often maintained as a new year's eve flower.
The flower shape of crab claw orchid is very special, like the claws of crabs, very cute. Plus, there is the implication of lucky strike and turning around Gan Kun. Therefore, it is deeply loved by flower friends, and it is especially festive at home.
Rat-tailed cactus
Many flower lovers like to keep some plants like chlorophytum at home that can be hung on high places, and the leaves hang down very beautifully. Rat-tailed cactus is a kind of cactus that is very suitable for hanging and raising. Its leaf shape like a stick is matched with red flowers, which is especially beautiful to hang on the balcony at home.
Moreover, the maintenance of cactus with rat tail is simple. Except in summer, it is necessary to avoid direct glare and let it receive sufficient light in the rest of the time. Coupled with the suitable growth temperature, it is not a problem to compound flowers every year.
Jinhu
We often see cactus potted plants covered with golden spikes. It is called Jinhu. Don't underestimate it, it is a cactus that can be eaten directly.
It is also very simple to maintain. As long as the drainage of the soil is good enough, plus the sunny environment and dry soil, it can grow well, and the radiation protection effect is very good when placed next to the electrical appliances at home.
White peach fan
Everyone must be familiar with the yellow hairy palm. Its variant white hairy palm is also called white hairy fan, which is also an excellent variety in cactus.
Its plants are relatively small, grow very well, the thorns are not very sharp, and there are some small white hairs on the leaves, which are very soft to the touch. Even flower friends who have children at home can rest assured that they will take care of them without worrying about stabbing their children!
Caiyunge
Caiyunge is also a cactus variety which is very suitable to be kept indoors. Its face value is very high and its stems and leaves are all red. Generally speaking, as long as there is enough light, its plants will grow very strong, even up to several meters. Its height is higher than that of an adult, but if the flower lovers maintain it indoors because of insufficient light, its growth rate will be slightly slower.
Colored grass cactus
Colored grass cactus "stands out" from ordinary grass balls. It doesn't just refer to a certain cactus variety. In fact, it is a horticultural ornamental variety cultivated by crossing grass balls with other cactus species of Lilium, or with cactus species such as Stylosanthes pubescens, Epiphyllum, and Lilium.
sternum/breastbone of a bird
Keel likes a well-lit environment, so it should be placed at the edge of Nanyang platform all year round, and getting more sunshine will help it grow and shape its plant type.
Usually, we should also pay attention to the pruning and care of the keel. Don't let it grow bared, shapeless and neatly trimmed, and it will look beautiful and rough when it grows to the roof.
Qilinzhang
Kirin palm is also a plant of Euphorbiaceae, which grows strangely, just like Kirin descending to earth, so this plant is also called jade unicorn, and there are colorful jade unicorns.
Kirin's main crown is full, with beautiful and quaint flowerpots, just like a bonsai mountain, which is particularly beautiful, but plants with some flowers and plants can't appreciate this beauty.
Kirin is full of thorns, so there are not many at home. Some people who like potted bonsai will keep a few indoors, looking mighty and domineering.