Begonia flowers can reach a height of 8 meters; the branchlets are thick and cylindrical. They are pubescent when young and gradually fall off. When they are old, they are reddish-brown or purple-brown and hairless. The leaves are oval to oblong, 5-8 cm long and 2-3 cm wide. The edges are closely serrated, and some are nearly entire. When young, there are pubescence on the upper and lower sides, and then fall off. Old leaves are hairless. The inflorescence is nearly umbrella-shaped, with 4-6 flowers, 4-5 cm in diameter, 4-5 cm in diameter, hairless or white velvet outside the flower; begonia flower shape, acute front end, entire edge; petals ovate. , 2-2.5 cm in length, nearly 1.5 cm in width, with short claws at the base, white, and pink fruit.
The beautiful crabapple blooms like a splendid embroidery. It has been a famous flower that has been appreciated by both refined and popular people since ancient times. It is known as "Fairy in the Flower", "Queen of Flowers", and "Noble Flower". Literati throughout the ages have written endless poems about it. Su Dongpo, a great writer of the generation, was also fascinated by it. He was afraid of being quiet in the dead of night, so he burned high candles with red makeup. Therefore, Begonia was nicknamed "The Flower of Interpretation of Language".
The language of flowers is when people express various emotions such as lovesickness, blessings, and expectations based on the characteristics of flowers. It is more honest and sincere to express inner feelings using the language of Begonia flowers. So what is the flower language and meaning of begonia flowers? Let’s take a look together with Maple Leaf Flowers.
Begonia flowers, up to 8 meters high; branchlets are thick, cylindrical, pubescent when young, gradually falling off, reddish-brown or purple-brown, hairless when old. The leaves are elliptical to oblong, 5-8 cm long and 2-3 cm wide, with tightly serrated edges, sometimes nearly complete in part. When young, the upper and lower faces are sparsely pubescent, and then fall off, and the old leaves are hairless. The inflorescence is nearly umbrella-shaped, with 4-6 flowers, 4-5 cm in diameter; the outside of the calyx tube is hairless or white tomentose; the sepals are triangular and ovate, with a sharp apex and entire edge; the petals are ovate, 2-2.5 cm long, 1.5-2 cm wide, with short claws at the base, and white or pink buds. The fruit is nearly spherical, 2 cm in diameter, and yellow. The fruiting period is from August to September.
As early as the pre-Qin period, there are records of the history of crabapple cultivation in ancient China. In the Han Dynasty, begonia flowers had an indissoluble bond with garden art. Whether it is cultivation technology or planting area, Begonia flowers have significantly improved in the Tang Dynasty. Begonia flowers in the Song Dynasty developed greatly on the basis of the Tang Dynasty and finally reached their peak. At that time it was considered "respect for flowers".
In the long history of China, Begonia flower first appeared in history books. What was recorded was not its ornamental value. People first valued its edible value: "The Book of Songs? Wei Feng? Papaya" poem Said: ?I take papaya as food and repay with Qiongju. You are a thief who thinks he is doing good! ?Throw me a peach and repay you with Qiong Yao; if you repay me with evil, you think you are good! ?Give me a plum tree, and repay a qiongjiu; repay the gangsters, and always say good things. The ?pawpaw?,?wood peach?, and ?wood plum? .
Begonia flowers can tolerate drought, but are most afraid of stagnant water. Whether planted in the ground or in a pot, it is generally enough to keep the soil moist. The soil for potted crabapple flower pots should not be too wet, and semi-wet soil is best. However, potted flowers placed on the balcony or high ground should be watered in time; the soil should not be too dry, because the soil is too large, the root system is blocked, and the plant leaves are dehydrated, easy to lose nutrients, or dry out, which may cause the death of the plant in severe cases. Water once every 3 to 5 days in spring; water once every 1 to 2 days in summer; water once every 4 to 6 days in autumn; water once every half month in winter.