Phoenix flower (scientific name: Delonix regia), also known as phoenix tree, is more than 20 meters tall. Sexual love likes the environment of high temperature for many days and must flourish in the sunshine prescription. It is distributed in the south and southwest of China and originated in Madagascar and other tropical places in the world.
Bright colors are like fire, covered with treetops and extremely eye-catching. There are five petals, and the petals fall off. This tree is like a red carpet, moving. The flowering period is from May to July. Petals and calyx can be made into beautiful butterfly works, which are lifelike. The canopy is umbrella-shaped, the tree is beautiful, and the big tree has roots. Pods are woody, up to 50 cm long, very hard, and turn dark brown when they mature. They are toys for children in the past. The mature pod splits itself into two pieces, and the seeds pop out and grow. Flowers and seeds are poisonous and should not be eaten by mistake.
Growing habits:
Platanus acerifolia is a tropical tree species, which began to blossom after 6-8 years of planting. Like high temperature, humid and sunny environment, the growth temperature is 20-30℃, not cold-resistant, and the winter temperature is not lower than 5℃, so it is suitable to use deep and fertile sandy loam rich in organic matter; Fear of stagnant water, good drainage and drought resistance; Fertile soil The root is shallow, but the root system is developed and has strong wind resistance. Resist air pollution. Germination is vigorous and growth is rapid.
Generally, the height of 1 annual can reach 1.5-2m, and that of 2-year-old can reach 3-4m, and it begins to bloom after 6-8 years of planting. In South China, buds germinate in early February every year, and the peak growth period is from April to July. In late July, due to high temperature, the growth decreased. After the middle and late August, the temperature dropped, the growth accelerated, the growth slowed down after 65438+ 10, and the leaves fell from February to the following year. Should choose fertile soil, deep soil layer, good drainage, sunny place to plant. Fertilize once before germination and flowering in spring.
During the typhoon season, the blown branches and leaves should be cleaned in time. Pests and diseases, including leaf spot and noctuid larvae, need symptomatic control. Platanus acerifolia is mainly sown and propagated, and it is sown in April-May in spring. The seeds are hard and need to be soaked in 90℃ hot water for 5- 10 minutes or warm water for one day, so the germination rate is high. Buds can germinate a week after sowing.