Jin Hu, an alias of Huangshen Jinhu, is the most attractive type of prickly pear in the cactus family. There are also several major varieties in cultivation, such as white thorn Jinhu, mad thorn Jinhu, short thorn Jinhu, Jinhujin, Jinhuguan and so on.
Jinhu origin and habits: Jinhu originated in the desert area of ​​Mexico, and is now introduced and cultivated in the south and north of China. Jinhu is happy with sunshine, and should be properly shaded during the hot and hot period in summer to prevent the ball from being burned by strong light. Jin Huxi has a well-lit and well-ventilated environment. Avoid keeping it in the dark, otherwise the sphere will become longer and the color will become dim, thus reducing the good ornamental value.
Morphological characteristics: golden stalk spheroid, dark green spheroid, dense yellow hard thorn, dense golden yellow wool on the top of the ball; yellow flower, top born in bristles, medium size, very beautiful and spectacular; fruit covered with scales and bristles The seeds are black and smooth.
Maintenance: Jinhu is a strong positive plant. It is sunny and sunny, but it should be half shaded in summer. When the temperature reaches 35°C or above, it should be shaded around noon to avoid strong sunlight burning the sphere. In the summer before 10 am or after 5 pm, it can be placed in the sun to promote more flower buds, and avoid excessive shade, the ball lengthens and reduces the ornamental value. The wintering temperature is maintained at 5-8 degrees, keeping the water level low. When the temperature is too low, the sphere will have a yellow spot. It is necessary to prevent rain during the summer. Plants should stop fertilizing in winter and summer.
The spring and autumn seasons are suitable periods for the growth of Jinhu. At this time, proper fertilization should be applied. The concentration of fertilization should be mastered. The water content in the growing season should be increased, but water should not be sprayed on the sphere to avoid stagnant water. .
Jinhu is strong and strong in disease resistance. However, due to factors such as wetness, heat and poor ventilation, it is vulnerable to pests such as red spiders, scale insects and whiteflies, and should be strengthened. For the pests and diseases of red spiders, scale insects, whiteflies, etc., prevention and control should be strengthened. For red spider, spray with 40% dimethoate or 90% trichlorfon 1000-1500 times. When it is found that scale insects, whiteflies, etc. are harmful, artificial killing can be performed.
Ornamental value: Jinhu has a long life span and is easy to cultivate. The adult golden succulent flower is strong and magnificent, and the golden value is brilliant.
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