A nickname for a sycamore
Because of its slightly similar appearance to Zhu Jin, it is also known as South American hibiscus and curly hibiscus. In addition, it is also known as lantern hibiscus, Dahongpao, hanging flower Platanus, small Platanus and pink Platanus
Morphological characteristics of Platanus acerifolia
Sycamore is an evergreen shrub, which looks slightly like hibiscus, but its leaves are narrow and long, and the color is dark green. Unlike other Hibiscus species, the flowers will fully unfold. The bright red petals are spirally curled and in a hanging bell shape. The male and female stamens are slender and protruding, and the flower bracts outside the petals. The petals are slightly left-handed and do not open in a bract shape. They are fish red. The leaves are broad, heart-shaped, shallow bifid or angular. Flowers hanging downward is the biggest feature
Growth habit of Platanus acerifolia
Platanus orientalis likes high temperature, humidity and sunny environment. It is resistant to heat, drought, barren, humidity and frost. It is slightly resistant to shade, waterlogging and grows rapidly
Sycamore has no strict requirements for soil, and the fertile, loose and slightly acidic soil with good drainage is the best