Paphiopedilum

 Also known as the slipper orchids. Orchid perennial herb. The majority of terrestrial species, hybrids more. Orchids are one of the most popular culture. Mainly in tropical and subtropical forest in Asia. Stem very short; shaped or oblong leaves with  lanceolate, green or brown with red markings. Flowers very strange, was pocket-shaped lip; back calyx very developed, a variety of colorful patterns; two sides together calyx connate; petals thick, long life and some flowers could be open more than 6 weeks, and have flowering seasons species. Ramets or no seed propagation. Potted soil with humus or peat. Hi warm, moist and half shade ring

environment. Winter temperatures should be around 10 ℃ ~ 15 ℃. Commonly cultivated are: volume calyx Paphiopedilum, P. armeniacum, the same color Paphiopedilum, purple dot Paphiopedilum, hard leaf Paphiopedilum, beautiful orchid with leaves of Paphiopedilum, streamers Paphiopedilum, Ma Su slope Paphiopedilum, white Paphiopedilum and hybrids Jieketuken Paphiopedilum. Rhododendron

Rhododendron

also known as azalea, rhododendron, red led, Mount Garnet, mountain cuckoo, etc., for the evergreen or deciduous azalea shrubs, or evergreen trees. All are about 900 species, 530 made in China, mainly distributed in Yunnan, Tibet and Sichuan, cultivation of horticultural varieties of about 300. Usually divided into: spring cuckoo (cuckoo Japan) from Japan, smaller flowers, flowering in April, many varieties; hair Juan (large leaf rhododendron), robust growth, up to 2 meters to 3 meters, is the cuckoo in the West Good stock, flowers large, multi univalve, more than 10 species; Western Juan, the earliest in Western Europe the Netherlands, Belgium bred, color, pattern and more of a class of the most beautiful, stocky body, crown close, afraid of cold, flowering April ~ May, flower diameter 6 cm to 10 cm, many varieties; Summer Juan (Japan, said Gao, azalea), flowering later than 5 months to 6 months, the branches slender, crown full, about 1 m high. Wang Guoguo Nepal Rhododendron flowers. Varieties by grafting, cutting method of reproduction or original species planted. For the world famous flower, one of China's top ten traditional flowers. Suitable for planting in gardens, is the main winter-spring and early summer flowers. African violet

Saintpaulia ionatha

as perennial Gesneriaceae. Whole plant hairy; leaves clustered at the base, slightly fleshy, round or oval leaves, on the back with purple, with long handle. Spend a ~ 6 clusters in a skillet on the cymes; flower Duantong, 2 lip corolla lobes are not equal. Native of tropical East Africa, now widely cultivated throughout the world. Because of its long flowering period, more shade-tolerant, individual plant is small and beautiful bay windows can be arranged potted, living room, is an excellent indoor flowers. Hybrids are now grown, many horticultural varieties, there are thousands of

months. There univalve and plena, colored white, pink, red and blue. Usually leaves cuttings and division propagation, mass production using tissue culture method. Humus or peat Xiaopen cultivation. Hi warm, moist environment, and half shade. Requirements Pentu fertile, loose and sparse

good drainage. Avoid direct sunlight too strong, or easy to produce burns. Cineraria

Senecio hybridus

the Asteraceae perennial herb, often for the annual pot. 30 cm ~ 60 cm plant height, stem erect, large leaves, like melon plant leaves, triangular-shaped heart-shaped, densely pubescent. Capitulum Clustering corymbose inflorescence is surrounded by ray florets, the center tube-shaped flowers; color white, pink, rose red, purplish blue and a variety of complex color, colorful, magnificent. Is an important winter and spring flower is also a New Year's Day, New Year's

main flowers, very popular. Origin of the Canary Islands, is now cultivated throughout the world. Mostly hybrids. Seed propagation, from sowing to flowering about four months. 8 Beijing in mid-to late planting, greenhouse cultivation, the New Year, Chinese New Year with flowers. After emergence 3 to 4 times by the seed separation and change a basin, planting 18 cm in diameter 22 cm pot, Cineraria hi sunny and cool, airy environment. Growth Temperature: Night 8-10 ℃, day 15 ℃ ~ 22 ℃. Super 25 ℃ leaf wilting, poor growth. Potted soil with humus or peat, pay attention to fertilization.