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I believe that everyone has bought cockscomb on the flower street and raised it at home. The reason is that cockscomb has a very beautiful meaning, implying good wishes of "higher official position" and "rising step by step". In appearance, it has petals that resemble official hats. Therefore, in ancient times, people placed it on the altar to worship ancestors during the Zhongyuan Festival. In addition, it is a beauty product by itself. Making it into pills has a good effect on nourishing the liver and improving eyesight. When used as a soup ingredient, it also has the effects of strengthening the spleen and protecting the skin.

The flowering period of cockscomb is mostly from July to September. There are often choices of fresh cut flowers and potted plants on the market. So how to take care of it after buying it back? First, when choosing in the flower market, you can first see if its crown shape is full. Because cockscomb is a very magical plant. At first, it is in a small umbrella shape. As you raise it, it becomes bigger and bigger. Therefore, when choosing, pay attention to whether there is a situation where half of the petals are missing. Also, see if the leaves are fresh and whether they are green. It is best to choose a uniformly full flower head.

After buying it back, open the packaging, remove the net of cockscomb, then cut the root obliquely and soak the flowers in deep water for about 4 hours. After waking up the flowers, remove the excess leaves and leave only 1 to 2 ornamental leaves. Then take a beautiful vase, add about 5 centimeters of water, and raise it in shallow water. At this time, if possible, you can add some preservatives or 84 disinfectant water. This can reduce the growth of bacteria. Finally, tie the flowers on your hand in a spiral way. The flower heads don't need to be aligned. Let there be a staggered feeling up and down and then insert it into the vase. In this way, it will be more beautiful. Then cut the root obliquely according to the height of the vase. For subsequent water changes, change the water every 2 to 3 days, keep the room ventilated, and let it feel the sunlight more.

Because of its unique shape, cockscomb gives people a natural and luxurious feeling. In addition to fresh cut flowers, it can also be maintained in soil. When taking care of cockscomb at home daily, it needs sufficient sunlight. It is recommended to place it on a balcony or by the window. Avoid long-term dark environments, otherwise it will affect the quality of flowering. As for watering, keep the soil moist but not waterlogged. Generally, water it 1-2 times a week. In terms of fertilizer, a fertilizer rich in phosphorus and potassium can be applied once a month. When transplanting later, compost or compound fertilizer can be added in the middle. Doing so can ensure lush inflorescences.