Another name for whale flower

Because the flower type of whale flower is a bit like a fish, it is also called shark flower and goldfish vine

Morphological characteristics of whale flower

Whale flower is a perennial evergreen herb. It is creepy, with slender branches and stems and covered with reddish brown pubescence. The leaves of whale flower are dark green, oval, with leaf tips and opposite leaves

Whale flowers are single, axillary, mainly orange in color, and tender yellow in the throat. The shape of the flower of the whale flower is like the shark in the sea with its big mouth open

Growth habits of whale flowers

Whale flowers like warm, humid and semi shady environments. The suitable temperature is about 18 ~ 22 ℃, and the temperature in winter should not be lower than 10 ℃ in order to survive the winter safely

Whale flower requires loose, fertile and well drained sandy loam

In terms of fertilization, whale flowers should be fertilized 1 ~ 2 times a month during the growing season, and should be thin and fertilized frequently. Generally, nitrogen fertilizer and phosphorus fertilizer are applied more in spring and summer, and potassium fertilizer is applied more in autumn

Prune and prune branches frequently during cultivation

Breeding method of whale flower

Whale flower can be propagated by cutting, branching or sowing