Beautiful Japanese flowers deserve a very reverent attitude and admiration. The inhabitants of the Celestial Empire carefully monitor nature. The East is generally characterized by attachment to everything fresh, real, to the miracle of nascent life.
Praising naturalness
Many botanists are of the opinion that the flora of China is one of the richest and most colorful on the planet. An indicator is the Japanese flower park called "Ashikaga", located on the island of Honshu. Delicate wisteria of different shades, broom and plum, daffodils and muscari grow here. Tulips, azaleas and rhododendrons, as well as roses, hydrangeas, petunias, irises and clematis amaze visitors with a colorful palette. Alternatively, head to Tokyo, where the Kawachi Fuji Garden is located, or Hatachi Seaside Park in Hitachinaka to see the delightful riot of nature.
If you get to this wonderful state, then make sure how nature is valued and protected on its territory.
Most residents are fond of floriculture, on their beds you can see a flower unusual for Europeans. The Japanese mentality has positive features: these people from the verychildhood, the desire to protect the environment is instilled. In other states, many of the local plants cannot be found.
The country has a mild climate, which favors the growth of many types of flora. There is also enough moisture and sun, due to which such natural masterpieces are born. Local botanists are trying to improve natural plants, experimenting, creating new shades, making the buds more lush.
National traditions
Many people know about such a hobby as ikebana. This art was born just on the territory of Japan, where lovers first began to beautifully arrange flowers. Careful attention is paid in China to the so-called art of flora. It includes the beliefs of the local inhabitants, bordering on mysticism. There are special cults centered around the flower.
Japanese man lives with the knowledge that admiring flowers should be an integral part of his life, because such a pastime helps to feel delight, to enjoy moments of the flowering of nature. This process has its own name - khanami. It is combined with a meal. Traditional Japanese flowers are placed on the tables during lunch.
Exotic close
Repeatedly each of us saw Japanese flowers in local latitudes. The names of some are also very well known, such as the chrysanthemum, which is loved all over the world. If we have a flower growing in summer and autumn, then in its homeland an exotic beauty pleases the eye already in the first months of spring.
There are many species of this plant thatsometimes overshadow even roses in their beauty. There are many poems by Japanese authors that sing about this flower. The Japanese language conveys all the tenderness and awe with which people relate to this miracle of nature. You can not only admire them, but also make them an element of dishes and teas, which the flower perfectly complements. Interesting exhibitions are held in honor of this plant, where you can just look at the beautiful compositions that amaze the imagination of an inexperienced connoisseur of art.
Garden beauty
Chrysanthemum can be kept at home. It has a compact size due to the fact that flowers are planted in flowerpots, taken from greenhouses, where they grow from seeds. To stop growth, special preparations are administered. Also, thanks to them, the plant acquires a decorative appearance.
Buying a cutting, you can end up with a fairly large process that is more suitable for a garden setting. In order to avoid this, you need to know the subtleties of care. They reproduce in different ways: by cuttings, dividing the bush, true lovers of these plants take Japanese flower seeds.
The first two ways are very simple. It is necessary to take 3-5 cuttings and plant in one pot. Branches should be pruned after flowering. Wintering should proceed under temperature conditions close to zero. It is best to put the pot in the cellar. When spring comes, shoots will appear. This is a great time to transplant into a new land. If the flower is old, you can do without it, although a fresh environment will always benefit the plant. If athe chrysanthemum has developed well, you can start collecting cuttings that will be used to grow new bushes. This is a beautiful and unpretentious flower, giving joy to everyone who decorates their home with it.
Refined beauty
Sakura, Japan's most popular tree, also deserves admiration. Its flower has an unusually delicate color. Hanami, as a rule, is dedicated to him. On television, you can see forecasts for the flowering time of trees in individual cities. Thus, the citizens are preparing for admiration, as if for a ceremony.
There are a huge number of parks and gardens planted with these plants. They look truly fabulous, give admiration and peace. Sakura is a serrated cherry, or sharp-sawed. The tree can reach a height of 25 meters, has large leaves that turn dark purple or even brown in autumn. Each brush, which is 5 cm long, contains about 8 flowers.
Subtleties of treatment
Flowering occurs in March-June. Often pink flowers are formed, although in Japan you can find not only them. There are parks in which there are several dozen species of this tree. It is able to withstand cold weather, grows gradually. When the buds appear, it is better to water the roots additionally, especially if there is little rain.
Earth sometimes lacks potassium and nitrogen, organic-type substances, which can make growth difficult. To solve this problem, manure and humus, organic and mineral fertilizers are used. ExceptIn addition, it is worth trimming the branches that have dried up and burden the crown. This is best done in the spring, before the juice begins to move along the trunk. This operation should be carried out by a specialist so as not to harm the sakura.
To get new trees, you need to propagate with the help of seeds or shoots of roots. Cuttings and grafting are also suitable when it comes to varietal sakura.
Beautiful children of the earth
Benibana is another unusual and interesting flower. The Japanese people love her for her bright scarlet color. When it blooms in summer, it seems as if a red carpet has covered the mountains, like poppies in our fields. The plant belongs to the chrysanthemum, and in appearance it looks like a thistle.
Another wonderful flower is the orchid, which is often depicted in the paintings of Japanese masters. Interestingly, it came to China from South America. The climate here is quite suitable for her. Japanese scientists are conducting experiments during which the color, shape of the petals changes, or reproduction occurs in a new way.
Secrets of a successful gardener
In order for the orchid to grow well, you need to work on properly organized lighting. It must be scattered. The direct rays of the sun will only hurt. If everything is done correctly, then you can regularly see the beautiful flowers of this plant. When mistakes are made, the leaves take on a yellow tint and an elongated shape. In summer, you should not leave the orchid on the windowsill, it is better to put it in a light shade, otherwise a burn may appear. She is very slowadapts to bright light after winter cold. You can use plastic or film.
Darkness should be eliminated in autumn, as natural light is no longer so strong. At this time, a period begins when the orchid experiences peace, shoots and buds are poured for future flowers. It is also important not only the strength, but also the duration of the lighting. This plant should be under the rays of light for at least half a day. You can not leave it in the shade for a long time. To solve this problem, it is worth using artificial light.
Quality care
You always want more beauty, so gardeners are wondering about the reproduction of this beautiful flower. To do everything right, you need to have a solid stock of knowledge. You can divide a larger plant. Some detach the shoots that have grown on the sides. Cuttings from above are also good for transplanting. Bulbs are also suitable for this purpose.
Or you can go the harder route and grow a flower from a seed. When the soil ball collapses, the plant can be damaged, so you need to be extremely careful not to touch the hairs of the roots, because it is thanks to them that the orchid feeds.
Sometimes you can cut open the pot to get it right, but the root system will remain intact. Jewelry work is cutting off old parts. The top is not covered with substrate. When it comes to trimming the peduncle, you can get rid of it completely or partially in the part where the flower grew. The plant hasdormant kidneys. Lateral peduncles and offspring appear from them.
You really need to love nature in order to learn all the subtleties of handling it and provide a person with mutual understanding with the environment. This works well with the Japanese, from whom we have borrowed a large number of beautiful plants that give pleasure and peace of mind just by looking at them. The Celestial Empire is the land of spiritual development and close interaction with nature.
