Ruyi flower likes sunshine, but it is also tolerant to semi-shade, but it is afraid of strong light, otherwise it will grow poorly, the plants will become short, the leaves will turn yellow and the edges will be scorched. Generally, it is shaded in summer, or placed under a big tree, which has enough scattered light to keep the leaves green and shiny. When the light is insufficient, the leaves lack luster, and the spots become dim, making it difficult to bloom.

2. Temperature

Ruyi likes warm flowers, and the suitable growth temperature is 13- 18℃. It is cold-resistant in winter, but it is best to keep the temperature above 0℃ for plant growth.

water

Ruyi flower is resistant to humidity and drought, and likes humid environment. During the growing period, it is necessary to fully water, keep the basin soil moist and free from water, otherwise it will lead to rotten roots. Water loss is faster in summer, so watering should be appropriate; Water less in winter to keep the soil moist.

fertilize the soil or land

Ruyi peanut needs a lot of nutrition for a long time, and it needs topdressing 1 time for half a month, and nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium should be combined for fertilization. Too much nitrogen fertilizer will make the leaves grow too fat and soft, prone to lodging, and make the spots of new leaves smaller or even completely green. Fertilization should be stopped in winter.

Turnover washbasin

Potted Ruyi flowers need to turn 1 time every spring, and ground plants need to be replanted 1 time every 3-4 years. Don't choose soil, loose, fertile and well-drained soil is better; It can grow in slightly acidic to slightly alkaline soil with PH value of 5.5-8. The matrix can be mixed with humus soil, garden soil, chaff ash and other materials.

Extended data

Lantana is also known as Seven Sisters, multicolored plum, oolong orchid, ruyi grass, multicolored flower, smelly grass, smelly golden phoenix, multicolored hydrangea, discolored grass, etc. Hakkas call it Mianbigong Flower, which is beautiful and is often cultivated for viewing in gardens all over China.

Like light, like warm and humid, the temperature should be kept above 5 ~ 6℃ in winter. It often grows in coastal beaches and open areas at an altitude of 80 ~ 1500m.

Roots, leaves and flowers have the effects of clearing away heat and toxic materials, resolving stagnation and relieving pain, expelling wind and relieving itching; Can be used for treating malaria, pulmonary tuberculosis, tuberculosis of cervical lymph nodes, mumps, stomachache, rheumatic osteodynia, etc. (Flora of Hainan).

Native to tropical America, it is found in Taiwan Province Province, Fujian, Guangdong and Guangxi of China, and distributed in tropical regions of the world.

Reference materials? Baidu encyclopedia? Lantana camara (Ruyihua)