The scientific name of water hyacinth is Eichhornia crassipes, which is an exotic floating herb native to Brazil. I like to grow and develop in a warm, humid and sunny environment. Plants have agricultural, edible, medicinal, feeding and ornamental values, and flower language represents the death of love and the pursuit of life.

1, plant variety

What plant is water hyacinth? Its scientific name is Eichhornia crassipes. It is a kind of herb growing in floating water. It originated in Brazil and was introduced to China. Because water hyacinth grows vigorously and reproduces quickly, it is controlled as an alien invasive species. The flowering period is from July to 65438+ 10, and the fruiting period is from August to 165438+ 10.

2. Planting and breeding

Water hyacinth likes warm and sunny environment with moderate temperature and high humidity. Plants have strong adaptability to growth. The warmer and brighter the water, the faster the growth. Its cold tolerance is very poor, unless the water temperature is kept above 5℃, it is generally impossible to overwinter in winter.

3. The main value of water hyacinth in agriculture is composting organic fertilizer, which produces biogas to enhance fertilizer efficiency. Edible value, can play a laxative role, and the fragrance is easy to eat. In addition, it also has medicinal functions such as clearing away heat and relieving summer heat, and can also be used as a private chat for animals. Of course, hydroponics also has certain ornamental value.

4. Flower language symbols

The gorgeous language and symbolic meaning of water hyacinth represents eternal love and willingness to stay with each other until the end of life. At the same time, it also expresses the pursuit of life, unremitting efforts and tenacious struggle to create favorable survival value in unfavorable environment.