The purse flower, also known as the ingot flower, the top student flower, and the pouch flower, is a plant with high ornamental and medicinal value. It has many benefits for the human body. So, how is the purse flower cultivated? Let's find out together!
[The Value of the Purse Flower]
1. Ornamental Value
The biggest function of the purse flower is undoubtedly its ornamental value as a plant. The flower shape of the purse flower is rare among flowers, making it unique. Therefore, if people want to appreciate it, they can only look at it. There is no substitute flower, which proves the uniqueness and novelty of the purse flower.
2. Decorative Value
As we mentioned earlier, the purse flower is relatively small in size, making it suitable for potted cultivation. Potted flowers are generally used for decoration, and the colorful patterns can make our living environment more lively, filling our lives with curiosity and natural beauty.
3. Medicinal Value
Recent studies have also shown that the purse flower has certain medicinal abilities. It has good preventive and therapeutic effects on blood-related diseases, keeping us away from cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. Especially for the daily health care of middle-aged and elderly people, it is of great significance. It is a flower with pharmacological effects.
[Cultivation Methods for the Purse Flower]
The purse flower is also known as the pouch flower, slipper flower, and ingot flower. It belongs to the Typhaceae family and mainly includes all-weather, golden heat, dwarf, and bikini series varieties. It is distributed in Jiangsu, Taiwan, Fujian, and southern Zhejiang in China, and mainly concentrated in East Asia and South Asia abroad. This kind of flower has vigorous plants, unique flower shapes, rich and vibrant colors, and long blooming time. It can be used as potted plants indoors or in flower beds and gardens, and it has a strong ornamental value.
The plants are full and generally grow to a height of 20-40cm. The upper parts of the branches, stems, and leaves have hairs, and the leaves are opposite and mostly elliptical or ovate. The inflorescence is umbel-shaped, with a bilabiate corolla. The upper lip is small and upright, slightly forward, and the lower lip is pouch-shaped. The flower colors are diverse, with single colors including white, red, and yellow, and multicolored flowers with brown, orange, and pink spots.
Growth habits: It likes to grow in cool and humid places with good air circulation, and is not tolerant of high temperatures and severe cold. It requires sufficient sunlight and is a long-day plant. The optimal temperature is 7-15°C. Once it exceeds 20°C, it will affect flowering and normal growth. It has high soil requirements and is suitable for slightly acidic humus sandy soil. It should not be over-watered, and attention should be paid to drainage and ventilation.
