They bloom first and then grow leaves, right?
The scientific name of Onion Orchid is Zephyranthes candida Herb.
Also known as Zephyranthes candida Herb.
Also known as Zephyranthes candida, White-flowered Acorus Lotus, Chive Lotus, Jade Curtain, and Ganfencao
Botanical Classification Amaryllidaceae, Allium genus (Eryspermum genus)
Ornamental classification: Ornamental flowers
Flowers speak of first love, pure love
Ecological classification: Herbaceous plants gt; Bulb flowers
Prefer full sun, tolerate semi-shade and low humidity, and prefer fertile, sticky and well-drained soil. It is relatively cold-resistant and can remain evergreen in the Yangtze River Basin and can survive for a long time below 0℃. Under conditions of about -10°C, you will not be frozen for a short time, but you may freeze to death for a longer time.
Form: Perennial evergreen herbaceous plant. The skinned bulbs are oval, slightly like tuberose or single-headed garlic bulbs, smaller in diameter, and have an obvious long neck. The leaves are basal, fleshy, linear, dark green. Plant height 30cm to 40cm. The scape is short, 0.3-0.4M high, and hollow. Flowers are solitary, with 6 perianths, white, red, yellow, oblong to lanceolate; corolla diameter 4 cm to 5 cm.
Origin: Native to the Americas, cultivated in the Jiangnan region of my country. When cultivating in the Huanghuai region, attention should be paid to proper cold protection in winter.
Propagation is mainly based on division and sowing. However, in order to achieve flowering in the second half of spring planting, bulbs planted in divisions have the best chance. Onion orchid is very easy to divide into balls naturally, and it is easy to propagate by division.
Cultivation is mostly used as ground cover plants, or used in flower beds, laces, and understory. It is also used as potted cultivation with extensive management. Onion orchid likes fertile and soft soil, and can tolerate semi-shade or low temperature environments.
Onion orchids can also be planted in water tanks to produce bright leaves. In August, the plant height has reached more than 30 centimeters. At this time, dozens of flower stems can be pulled out. By late September, white flowers will bloom. What is commendable is that these flowers are all located below the water surface. Through the bright water body, the crystal white and staggered heights of onion orchids are highlighted.
The specific method of growing onion orchid in water is: prepare several glass fish tanks with a length of 90 cm, a height of 50 cm and a width of 35 cm. In early April, in a long or round white plastic bag or shallow porcelain pot with a height of 4 cm to 5 cm filled with soil, place the abundant onion orchid bulbs at a distance of 2 cm to 3 cm between the rows. To stretch, press the roots with clay, fill with soil until it is level with the upper part of the bulb, compact the soil lightly, cover it with a layer of 0.5 cm of coarse sand, and finally separate the bulbs with pebbles. After planting, sink the pot in the sink or pool, gently swing it left and right, wash away the floating mud on the surface, and then place it in a fish tank filled with water. The water in the fish tank should not be too full, it should be 4/5 of the height of the tank. To add interest, some small tropical fish can also be placed in the tank.
Purpose Cultivation for ornamental purposes, can be used for flower bed borders, sparse forest ground cover, and flower paths. The leaves are emerald green and the flowers are white, and the potted plants decorate several tables very elegantly.