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As the popular flower for the Spring Festival Gala, “Phalaenopsis”, I believe many friends have bought it and taken it home for cultivation. However, most friends only pay attention to its charming flowers, but few people notice that the leaves of Phalaenopsis are also unique. Today, let's understand the unique charm of Phalaenopsis leaves.
The reason why Phalaenopsis leaves are unique is entirely because the growth process of the leaves plays an inseparable and major role in whether the whole plant can bloom charming flowers. Careful observation reveals that on the leaves of Phalaenopsis, there is an obvious spongy tissue. This tissue is mainly composed of a kind of stomata and air cavities, and is mostly distributed on the back of its leaves. The spongy tissue is mainly used by the plant to store water, exchange gases and nutrients.
In fact, the formation of the leaf structure of Phalaenopsis is also the wisdom of the plant itself. It is a physiological characteristic formed by itself in order to survive better. For example, when encountering a relatively dry climate in the growth environment, the leaves will allocate water from the spongy tissue to allow the plant to cope with the arid environment. When in scattered light in the environment, the spongy tissue will absorb more gases to help orchids form photosynthesis, thereby providing energy and nutrients.
In addition, in addition to using the functions of storing water and absorbing water in a dry environment, the spongy tissue can also protect orchids from excessive light damage. In a strong sunlight environment, the spongy tissue can reflect part of the light, thereby reducing the chance of light penetrating deep into the leaves and effectively reducing direct damage to the roots of orchids.
In general, the uncanny workmanship of nature is respectable. Whether it is humans or plants, they are constantly evolving for life. For Phalaenopsis, the reason why it can bloom such charming flowers is entirely due to the spongy tissue on its leaves. This special tissue structure can not only improve water and nutrients, but also provide necessary supplies in times of crisis, and at the same time protect orchids from excessive light damage. Therefore, when cultivating Phalaenopsis, flower lovers can pay more attention to the health of its leaves to ensure that Phalaenopsis can bloom more brilliant flowers.