brief introduction
Green radish, alias: pueraria lobata, rattan taro, ponkan, horseshoe gold.
Latin scientific name: Araceae, all Araceae plants, there are many cultivated varieties.
Main distribution
Produced in cold regions of Tibet, Himalayas.
morphological character
Rattan is several meters long and has air roots between nodes. With the growth of age, the stems become thicker and the leaves become bigger and bigger. Leaves alternate, green, a few leaves will be slightly yellow mottled, and the whole is heart-shaped.
Growth habit
Green radish is native to Central America and South America. Sexual preference for warm and humid environment requires loose, fertile and well-drained soil.
Propagation and cultivation
Green radish is generally propagated by cutting. The stem segments with aerial roots are directly inserted into plain sand or vermiculite with the cutting depth of 65,438+0/3, drenched with water, and placed in a cool place. The leaves are sprayed with water or covered with plastic film every day to keep moist, and the ambient temperature is not lower than 20℃.
Green radish's family potted plants are relatively simple. First of all, there are at least four seedlings in a pot. Potted soil should be loose and fertile, rich in organic matter, which is conducive to molding. Secondly, radish needs to grow in an environment with high temperature (room temperature can not be lower than 10℃ in winter) and strong scattered light. If it is too dark for a long time, the internodes will be slender and weak, and the leaves will become thinner and lighter, losing luster.
Radish roots like a moderately humid environment. The relative humidity of the leaves is required to be above 60%, so when watering moderately and keeping the soil dry, water should be sprayed on the leaves and back frequently. In summer and autumn, spray water on the leaves every morning, noon and evening to increase humidity. Apply dilute liquid fertilizer every 10 ~ 1 day/time, and the plants are multi-branched and should be pruned properly.
Before and after Tomb-Sweeping Day, the hibernating "green radish" will germinate again. At this time, it is necessary to prune the branches and leaves of the old year, cut off the dead branches and rotten leaves, turn over the flowers in the pot, remove the old roots and cultivate them into loose and fertile new soil, then water them enough and put them in the shade to avoid direct sunlight. At the same time, always spray water on the blades to keep the environment moist.
In spring and summer, "green radish" grows vigorously. If you need to cut new branches, just cut branches with air roots and insert them horizontally into the soil. You can also use the method of pressing branches, bury branches in the soil, then pour enough water and put the cuttings in the shade. After half a month, new cuttings will grow new buds. At this time, the new branch "green radish" can be fertilized and watered normally. In order to keep fertilizer and water, the growth period of "Green radish" is generally dominated by nitrogen fertilizer, and compound nutrient fertilizer purchased in the market can also be applied. Fertilize once every two weeks.
efficacy
Diabetes, coronary heart disease, hypertension, various vascular inflammations.
dosage
Soak 4-5 flowers in boiling water every morning and evening, and add 1 flower for seriously ill people.
App application
Green radish is one of the excellent indoor decorative plants. Radish stems are thin and soft, and leaves are exquisite and beautiful. Put a set of pots on the top of the furniture cabinet to let the vines hang down calmly, or hang them in a circle after the vines hang down for too long, just like jade reliefs. This not only makes full use of the space, purifies the air, but also adds lively and colorful green ornaments to the dull counter, which is full of vitality and adds fun to the room.
The foliage plant "Green radish" has the beauty of "beautiful leaves and elegant plants" and has become one of the long green flowers planted in the family. "Green radish" likes warm, shade-resistant and humid environment. Its leaves and vines have air roots, the leaves are oval, thick and bright, irregular and yellowish and colorful. It can be potted in soil, or "planted" in a vase like daffodils to improve water content.