What are Chilblains?
Xuelan, also known as water cinnabar, is a white grass that is one of Sichuan's famous "red and white" two grasses. The flowers are large, fragrant and easy to cultivate.
Xuelan
- This product has 4-5 leaves with strong uprightness, 50-55 cm in length and 0.9-1 cm in width. The leaf surface is smooth and the edges are jagged. Calyx is about 20 cm high, with 2 flowers (very few), tender green with paper
- Distributed in Sichuan and Guizhou. Widely cultivated in Sichuan.
- Ornamental, big flowers, strong fragrance
- Xuelan is a cultivar of Spring Orchid. Breeding and conservation are relatively easy and the price is not expensive.
- Xuelan should be replanted around the vernal equinox, too early and too late are not good. Xuelan's leaf buds have a high germination rate and fast reproduction speed. Therefore, it should not be dense when planting, too dense is not conducive to development, and poor ventilation; it is easy to cause pests and diseases.
- The shade required by Xuelan is also high, and the shade is controlled at 70% to 80%. Flower buds also form and disciple in autumn. At this time, the light should be appropriately increased. In particular, it should be fully exposed to sunlight in winter. Xuelan's cold resistance is also strong, and it can winter and bloom smoothly at normal temperature. The flowering of Xuelan is earlier, so the soil in autumn and early spring should be kept moist. Xuelan's resistance to brown spot disease is weak, and attention should be paid to prevention and treatment. The leaves of Xuelan are longer; they should be planted in larger flowerpots, suitable for cultivation in the forest or in the garden, and appear very lush. Snow balconies can also be placed in shaded balconies. In a relatively spacious room, it is more vibrant when placed on a few shelves.