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Today, I must share with you a super beautiful flower - Antirrhinum majus!

The flowers of Antirrhinum majus look like a group of lively little goldfish playing among the stems and leaves. Its flower stems stand upright, bearing strings of flowers in various shapes. Some of the petals are broad and stretched out, while others are slightly curled. When combined together, they resemble the lively postures of goldfish. Moreover, it has an extremely rich variety of colors. The pure white is like the first snow in winter, elegant and fresh; the gentle pink is like a girl's dream, sweet and romantic; the passionate red is like a burning flame, full of passion; the noble purple is like the mysterious night sky, deep and remote; the brilliant yellow is like the morning sun, bright and dazzling. When Antirrhinum majus of different colors gather together, it's simply a colorful fairy-tale world, extremely gorgeous.

The flower language of Antirrhinum majus is also very interesting and full of deep emotions. The white Antirrhinum majus symbolizes purity and kindness, reflecting a pure and spotless heart; the pink one represents sweet love and a happy marriage; the red one implies good luck and prosperity; the purple one conveys nobility and mystery; and the yellow one means wealth and harvest. Overall, it also conveys a lively and cheerful atmosphere. No matter where it is, as long as there is Antirrhinum majus around, it can make the surrounding atmosphere relaxed and pleasant.

In fact, Antirrhinum majus is not difficult to cultivate. In terms of soil, Antirrhinum majus prefers loose, breathable, well-drained and fertile soil. You can mix leaf mold, peat soil and perlite. The sowing time is usually in spring and autumn. Spread the seeds evenly on the soil surface, gently cover them with a thin layer of soil and water thoroughly to keep the soil moist. The seeds will germinate in about a week. It loves sunlight, but it needs proper shading during the high temperature in summer to prevent sunburn. The suitable growth temperature is between 15 and 25 °C. It is relatively cold-resistant, but you also need to pay attention to keeping it warm. Watering should follow the principle of "watering when the soil is dry and stopping when it's wet" to avoid waterlogging that may cause root rot. Fertilization can be done by applying a thin liquid fertilizer once every one or two weeks during the growth period. Applying more phosphorus and potassium fertilizers before the flowering period can promote the flowers to bloom more gorgeously.

All in all, whether Antirrhinum majus is used to decorate gardens, balconies or placed indoors as cut flowers, it can instantly enhance the style and add endless poetry and romance to life.