As the saying goes, "The iron tree blooms only once in a thousand years." From this sentence, we know that it is indeed a rare thing for iron trees to bloom, but rare does not mean that there is no such thing.

Recently, my iron tree bloomed. It was the first time I saw it in my life and I thought it was very rare, so I posted it on WeChat. An old classmate, Ah Cai, left a comment. He said that the medicine is very valuable and be careful of it being stolen.

It was originally a happy thing, but after being reminded like this by an old classmate, it is understandable that I was still a little worried. I replied to him that the large flower pot with the iron tree planted at the gate is placed at the gate all year round. If someone really wants to steal it, they can't see it.

After dinner, I was chatting with my husband. I pretended to ask, if someone wants to buy the iron tree flower for a thousand yuan, can I sell it?

Not for sale, let alone one thousand yuan, not even for ten thousand yuan. The husband blurted out without thinking.

I snickered. I thought, who would spend money to buy this noble iron tree flower? But I immediately asked myself, if such a thing really happened, what would my attitude be? Fortunately, my attitude is also firm. Because I am more loyal to the beautiful meaning of the blooming iron tree.

Anonymous has a famous saying: "Charm is an irresistible force that is pleasing and fascinating." The blooming iron tree flowers are an endless charm, isn't it? The height and circumference of the thickest part of my iron tree are both 52 cm.

Du Niang said that the iron tree belongs to the Cycadaceae family and mainly grows in the southern region of my country. It likes a warm and well-lit growing environment. Secondly, the growth rate of the iron tree is very slow. If the growth environment is not suitable, the growth rate will be even slower. It takes only one year for a new set of leaves to grow on the top. The lifespan of the iron tree can reach more than 200 years.

It is not easy for a iron tree that grows so slowly to bloom naturally. Suitable environment for the flowering and growth of iron tree is the first condition. The ornamental value of iron trees is very high. Many friends in the north will also plant iron trees. Due to the low temperature in the north in winter, they can only be grown in pots. Although this can prevent iron trees from freezing to death in winter, it limits the growth space of iron trees, and the long winter in the north makes iron trees grow more slowly, and their growth will not be as good as iron trees in the south. As a result, it will naturally be difficult for them to bloom. Therefore, it is generally easier to see iron trees blooming in the south, but almost never in the north.

Although it is easier to see iron trees blooming in the south, the iron trees that can bloom are generally old iron trees that have been growing for more than 15 years, and they grow very robustly. All aspects of the environment are suitable for flowering, so iron trees can bloom. will bloom. If the growth conditions of the iron tree are very good in the future, you can see the iron tree blooming almost every year.

In addition, the iron tree is an evergreen plant because its branches and leaves resemble the tail of a phoenix and its trunk resembles the trunk of a banana or pine tree. The stems are relatively strong and the plant height can reach 8 meters. The flowering period is in June. Dioecious, with male flowers on the inside of the leaves and female flowers on the top of the stem.

In this way, I can identify whether the flowering iron tree in my house is male. It has been thirteen years since I bought it and planted it. It was first placed on the stone steps in the yard, and later moved outside the wall, on both sides of the gate. It would be great if it could really bloom once a year from now on.

Another thing to note is that the iron tree placed in the west is blooming this time. Judging from the growth, the one to the east will also bloom in the near future.

The following iron tree flowers are moved from Baidu, please enjoy them!

The last picture is particularly similar to my home.

2020/06/16