Beautiful Japanese flowers deserve a very reverent attitude and admiration. The inhabitants of the Middle Kingdom carefully monitor nature. For the East, in general, attachment to everything fresh, real, to the miracle of nascent life is characteristic.
Exalting naturalness
Many botanists are of the opinion that the world of the Celestial flora is one of the richest and most colorful on the planet. An indicator is a Japanese flower park called Ashikaga, located on Honshu Island. Here grows tender wisteria of various shades, broom and plum, daffodils and muscari. Tulips, azaleas and rhododendrons, as well as roses, hydrangeas, petunias, irises and clematis, amaze the visitors of the park with a colorful palette. In addition, you can see the amazing riot of nature by heading to Tokyo, where the Kawati Fuji Garden is located, or to the Hatachi Seaside Park in Hitachinaka.
If you find yourself in this wonderful state, then see how nature is valued and protected on its territory.
Most residents are fond of floriculture, in their beds you can see a flower unusual for Europeans. The Japanese mentality has positive features: these people from childhood are instilled with a desire to protect the environment. In other states, many of the local plants cannot be found.
The country has a mild climate, which contributes to the growth of many species of flora. There is also enough moisture and sun, due to which such natural masterpieces are born. Local botanists try to improve natural plants, experiment, creating new shades, making the buds more magnificent.
National traditions
Many people know about a hobby like ikebana. This art was born just in Japan, where lovers first began to beautifully arrange flowers. Careful attention is paid in China to the so-called art of flora. It includes the beliefs of the local people, bordering on mysticism. There are special cults centered around the flower.
A Japanese man lives with the knowledge that admiring flowers should be an integral part of his life, because such a pastime helps to feel delight, enjoy the moments of flourishing nature. This process has its own name - khans. It is combined with a meal. Traditional Japanese flowers are placed on the tables during dinner.
Exotic close
Each of us has repeatedly seen Japanese flowers in local latitudes. The names of some are also very well known, for example, chrysanthemum, which is loved all over the world. If our flower grows in summer and autumn, then in its homeland an exotic beauty pleases the eyes already in the first months of spring.
There are many species of this plant that sometimes outshine even roses in their beauty. There are many verses by Japanese authors chanting this flower. The Japanese language conveys all the tenderness and awe with which people relate to this miracle of nature. They can not only admire, but also make an element of dishes and teas that the flower perfectly complements. Interesting exhibitions are held in honor of this plant, where you can just look at the beautiful compositions that amaze the imagination of an inexperienced connoisseur of art.
Garden beauty
Chrysanthemum can be kept at home. It has a compact size due to the fact that the flowers are planted in flowerpots, picking up from greenhouses, where they grow from seeds. To stop growth, special drugs are introduced. Also, thanks to them, the plant acquires a decorative appearance.
Buying a stalk, you can end up with a fairly large shoot, which is more suitable for a garden setting. In order to avoid this, you need to know the intricacies of care. They propagate in different ways: by grafting, dividing the bush, true lovers of these plants take Japanese flower seeds.
The first two methods are very simple. It is necessary to take 3-5 cuttings and plant in one pot. After flowering, the branches need to be pruned. Wintering should take place under temperature conditions close to zero. It’s best to put the pot in the cellar. When spring comes, shoots will appear. This is a great time to transplant to new land. If the flower is old, you can do without it, although a fresh environment will always benefit the plant. If the chrysanthemum has developed well, you can start collecting cuttings that will be used to grow new bushes. This is a beautiful and unpretentious flower that gives joy to everyone who decorates their home with it.
Sophisticated beauty
Sakura, the most popular Japanese tree, also deserves admiration. Its flower has an unusually delicate color. Hanami, as a rule, is dedicated to him. On television, you can see forecasts of the time of flowering trees in individual cities. Thus, citizens prepare for admiring, as if for a ceremony.
There are a huge number of parks and gardens planted with these plants. They look truly fabulous, give admiration and pacification. Sakura is a serrated cherry, or acutifolia. The tree can reach a height of 25 meters, has large leaves, which in the autumn season acquire a dark purple or even brown color. Each brush, which is 5 cm long, has about 8 colors.
Subtleties of handling
Flowering is observed in March-June. Pink flowers are often formed, although in Japan you can meet not only them. There are parks in which there are several dozen species of this tree. It is able to withstand cold weather, growing gradually. When buds appear, it is better to water the roots additionally, especially if there is little rain.
The earth sometimes lacks potassium and nitrogen, organic substances, which can make growth difficult. To solve this problem, use manure and humus, organic and mineral fertilizers. In addition, it is worth trimming branches that are dried and burden the crown. This is best done in the springtime, until the juice begins to move along the trunk. This operation should be carried out by a specialist, so as not to harm the sakura.
To get new trees, you need to propagate using seeds or root processes. Cuttings and grafting are also suitable, if we are talking about varietal sakura.
Lovely children of the earth
Benibana is another unusual and interesting flower. The Japanese people love her for their bright scarlet color. When it blooms in summer, it seems as if the red carpet laid down the mountains, like the poppy in our fields. The plant belongs to the chrysanthemum, and in appearance it looks like a thistle.
Another wonderful flower is an orchid, which is often depicted in the paintings of Japanese artists. It is interesting that she came to China from South America. The climate here is quite suitable for her. Japanese scientists are conducting experiments in which the color, shape of the petals changes, or propagation occurs in a new way.
Secrets of a successful gardener
In order for the orchid to grow well, you need to work on properly organized lighting. It must be scattered. The direct rays of the sun will only harm. If everything is done correctly, then you can regularly see the beautiful flowers of this plant. When mistakes are made, the leaves acquire a yellow tint and an elongated shape. In summer, you should not leave the orchid on the windowsill, it is better to remove it in a light shadow, otherwise a burn may appear. She very slowly adapts to bright lighting after winter colds. You can use plastic or film.
In the fall, blackout should be eliminated, since natural light is no longer so strong. At this time, there comes a period when the orchid is in peace, shoots and buds are poured for future flowers. Not only the strength, but also the duration of the lighting is also important. This plant should be under the rays of light for at least half a day. You can not leave it in the shade for a long time. To solve this problem, it is worth using artificial light.
Quality care
I always want more beauty, so gardeners ask themselves questions about the reproduction of this beautiful flower. To do everything right, you need to have a solid supply of knowledge. A larger plant can be divided. Some disconnect shoots that have grown on the sides. Cuttings from above are also well suited for transplanting. Bulbs are also suitable for this purpose.
Or you can go the more difficult way and grow a flower from a seed. When the soil lump is destroyed, the plant can be damaged, so you need to act with extreme care so as not to touch the hairs of the roots, because it is thanks to them that the orchid eats.
Sometimes you can cut the pot to do everything right, but the root system will remain unharmed. Jewelry work is cutting old parts. The top is not covered with a substrate. When it comes to pruning a flower stalk, you can get rid of it completely or partially in the part where the flower grew. The plant has buds that are in a dormant state. Of these, lateral peduncles and offspring appear.
One must really love nature in order to study all the subtleties of handling it and to ensure a person's mutual understanding with the environment. This is good at the Japanese, from whom we borrowed a large number of beautiful plants that give pleasure and peace of mind with just one look at them. China is the land of spiritual development and close interaction with nature.