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In the complex world of plants, there are always some flowers that, with their unique charm, high prices, and the difficulty of maintenance, have become the so-called "noble flowers" among flower enthusiasts. Today, let's take a closer look at these four beautiful yet unruly flowers, admire their astonishing beauty, and also understand the maintenance challenges behind them.
Etlingera elatior
Etlingera elatior, its petals are as smooth and delicate as porcelain, with bright colors. Each Etlingera elatior flower looks like a meticulously carved work of art, emitting a faint fragrance. However, the beauty of Etlingera elatior is not easily attained. It has extremely demanding requirements for the growing environment. It not only needs ample sunlight and a suitable temperature but also requires meticulous water management and soil proportioning. The slightest mistake may cause the flowers to wither or grow poorly. Therefore, the price of Etlingera elatior has always been high, often costing thousands of yuan per pot. Even experienced flower enthusiasts can hardly guarantee that it can grow healthily for more than a year.
Ariocarpus fissuratus
Ariocarpus fissuratus, as a precious variety among succulent plants, is famous for its unique shape and rare growth rate. Its plant body is spherical or oblate, with a surface covered by patterns similar to turtle shells, and each leaf looks like a meticulously carved work of art. However, the growth rate of Ariocarpus fissuratus is extremely slow, and some may even take several years to grow a single leaf. Coupled with the difficulty of its reproduction, Ariocarpus fissuratus has become an extremely scarce plant on the market. Therefore, its price is naturally high, and it is not uncommon to see it costing thousands or even tens of thousands of yuan per plant. And taking care of Ariocarpus fissuratus requires extremely high skills and patience. The slightest negligence may cause the plant to die.
Juliet Rose
The Juliet Rose, deeply loved by people for its rich floral fragrance and romantic love connotation. Its petals are layered one upon another, emitting a charming fragrance. However, taking care of the Juliet Rose is no easy feat. It requires ample sunlight, a suitable temperature and humidity, as well as meticulous pruning and management. The slightest mistake may cause the flowers to become smaller, the fragrance to weaken, or even the plant to die. Therefore, the price of the Juliet Rose has also been high, becoming a "noble flower" in the eyes of flower enthusiasts.
Medinilla magnifica
Medinilla magnifica, with its unique flower shape, bright colors, and strong tropical flavor. Its flowers are large and beautiful, just like delicate lanterns hanging on the branches. However, taking care of Medinilla magnifica is extremely difficult. It requires a high-temperature and high-humidity growing environment, and has extremely strict requirements for water and fertilizers. The slightest mistake may cause the plant to grow poorly or the flowers to wither. Therefore, the price of Medinilla magnifica is also relatively high, often costing thousands of yuan per pot. Even experienced flower enthusiasts need to be extremely careful when taking care of Medinilla magnifica.
These four "noble flowers", with their unique beauty and the difficulty of maintenance, have become the dream flowers in the hearts of flower enthusiasts. They not only test the maintenance skills of flower enthusiasts but also test their love and patience for flowers. However, it is precisely this challenge and difficulty that make these flowers more precious and charming. If you also want to challenge your maintenance skills, you might as well try these "noble flowers". Perhaps you can find that unique pleasure and sense of accomplishment in them.