Morphological characteristics of melon leaf Chrysanthemum

Perennial herb, stem erect, 30 cm to 70 cm high, densely white villous. Melon leaf chrysanthemum leaves kidney row or wide kidney row, green above, gray white below, densely pilose. Capitulum, small flowers purplish red, light blue, pink, dense white. The flowering period is from January to April and the fruiting period is from March to July

Growth habits of melon leaf Chrysanthemum

Guayeju likes a warm, humid and well ventilated environment. Not resistant to high temperature, afraid of frost. Generally, it is cultivated in warm greenhouse, and the temperature of leaf tip is not less than five degrees. Too high room temperature is easy to grow, resulting in internode elongation and lack of commodity value. The temperature is too low, affecting plant growth and small flower development

Melon leaf chrysanthemum is a light loving plant with abundant sunshine, thick leaves, deep colors and bright flowers. However, too strong sunshine will also cause leaf curl. Melon leaf chrysanthemum needs to maintain sufficient water, but it can't be too wet. It's appropriate to leave the leaves absent

Varieties of melon leaf Chrysanthemum

Guayeju is a perennial herbaceous bulbous plant with colorful flowers; The main varieties are "red flower" in Europe, "pink flower" in Africa and "red spot" in the Mediterranean. It is one of the main ornamental potted flowers during the new year's day and Spring Festival. In Jingchun flower and tree garden, new varieties with one flower and multiple colors have also appeared. Melon leaf chrysanthemum is cross pollinated, so there are many horticultural varieties

There are many horticultural varieties of guayeju. It can be roughly divided into four types: large flower type, star type, middle type and multi flower type. There are different varieties with different double petals and different heights in different types

Value and application of guayeju

Guayeju is one of the main flowering plants in winter and spring. The flowers are bright and can be used as flower beds or potted plants. They are arranged in the corridor, giving people a fresh and pleasant feeling. Melon leaf chrysanthemum is a greenhouse flower. As an indoor furnishing, it blooms early. It is particularly precious to bloom in cold winter. Its flower colors are rich and bright, especially blue flowers, shining with velvet luster, elegant and moving. Melon leaf chrysanthemum blooms neatly and plump in shape. It can be displayed on a few low shelves indoors, or multiple pots can be used to form a pattern to decorate the inner court of the hotel or the venue, the vestibule of the theater, and the huatuan brocade family is jubilant. Usually a single pot can be viewed for more than 40 days

Melon leaf chrysanthemum flower language

The flower language of guayeju is: joy, joy, happiness, family joy, prosperity