Chinese name: Eucalyptus vine

Latin name:Cryptostegia grandiflora

Family:Cryptaceae

Genus: Eucalyptus

Origin: India, Africa, Madagascar

1. Morphological characteristics of Eucalyptus vine

Eucalyptus vine is a deciduous vine with more branches and cylindrical shape Brownish green. Opposite old leaves drooping, young leaves slightly upturned on both sides, apex slightly obtuse or acuminate, with short protuberances, base cuneiform, margin smooth and entire, leaves smooth and leathery on both sides, green without stipules, short petioles, The midrib is distinctly greenish-white. Inflorescence terminal in polydisperse, full petal flower, tall butterfly-shaped, apex obtusely rounded, flower lavender red or lavender. ?u? Fruit conical with stripes. Flowering June-July, fruiting winter.

2. Habits of Eucalyptus vines

Eucalyptus vines can adapt to the full sun growth environment, like humid, sunny and warm climates, and the growth temperature is 22℃-33℃, Drought resistance, plants are not easy to lose water in dry season, in winter, the soil humidity is too high or the temperature is too high, which will affect the dormant flowering of the plant. It is not resistant to frost and cold, and stops growing at low temperature. In severe cases, it suffers frost damage. Loose, fertile, well-drained medium sandy soil is preferred. Slightly shade-tolerant, intolerant of water and humidity, the growth is hindered in the state of stagnant water, and in severe cases, it will lead to rotten roots.

3. Cultivation of eucalyptus vines

Eucalyptus vines are usually cultivated by cuttings and strips, which are suitable for spring and autumn. Cuttings of about 15 cm, preferably with a few leaves, the cuttings should be flat and oblique, and then the cuttings should be placed in a loam with good soil structure, placed in a well-lit environment, appropriate watering should not be too much, and the soil should be kept moist. , and can be transplanted after it takes root. Choose sturdy branches for layering, cut into small sections, and it is easier to survive at moderate temperature.

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