Myanmar is a mysterious country, not only because of its ancient historical civilization, but also from the solemn and solemn religious buildings that can be seen everywhere, in this country surrounded by dense forests, mountains and streams, Thayer took Zhou Sen to visit around, went to many cities in Myanmar, left a deep impression on Zhou Sen.

"In this episode, I would like to introduce you to the national flower of Myanmar, and I believe you will be very interested!" Thayer said.

"Hmm!" Zhou Sen nodded, "I'm also quite curious, what is the national flower of Myanmar?

Thayer said: "Myanmar's national flower, the dragon boat flower, the dragon boat flower language is scrambling. ”

As the saying goes, "There is no 100-day moon and no 100-day red flowers, but the national flower of Myanmar, the dragon boat flower, is called 100-day red because of its long flowering period." ”

Zhou Sen said: "I seem to have heard of this flower, the dragon boat flower is native to southern China and Malaysia?"

Thayer nodded, "Yes, the dragon boat flower is native to southern China and Malaysia, was introduced to England at the end of the 17th century, and then introduced to European countries, this flower has characteristics, the plant is low, the flowers and leaves are beautiful, the flower color is rich, there are flowers to enjoy all year round, there are red, orange, yellow, white, two-colored, etc., it looks very good-looking, and the color is very bright. ”

"Suitable for courtyards, hotels, scenic area layout, high and low, bright flowers, excellent landscape effect, is an important potted woody flower, widely used for potted ornamentation, used to decorate the house is very beautiful, can also entertain VIPs, people are very fond of flowers, see such beautiful flowers, can make people pleasing to the eye, the mood is very pleasant. ”

"Is there any other name for this flower?"

"Yes, it is also called Yingdan, Xiandan, and Zinnia, and when it comes to the origin of the name of Xiandan, there is also a legend. ”

"It is said that a long time ago, when the people of the mortal world suffered a great disaster and were tortured, at this time there was a fairy in the sky passing by the earth, and she was very sympathetic to the common people. ”

She thought of going to Taishang Laojun to steal the elixir to save people, and later the matter of stealing the elixir was discovered by Taishang Laojun, and Taishang Laojun went to chase the fairy to retrieve the elixir, seeing that Taishang Laojun wanted to catch up with the fairy, the fairy was afraid that the elixir would fall into the hands of Taishang Laojun again, so there was no way to save the people, so she sprinkled the elixir to the world, and the elixir became an elixir flower, and since then, there has never been a disaster in the world. ”

Therefore, the elixir flower symbolizes new life, and the meaning of the elixir flower is auspicious and beautiful, and it is revered as the national flower of Myanmar. ”

Zhou Sen nodded, "Generally can be called the national flower, it has its unique charm, but also endowed with the local cultural charm, every time I go to a place, in addition to interviewing some celebrities, interviewing successful people in related industries, interviewing local people, I will also go to see the beautiful scenery and beautiful flowers." ”

Thayer took everyone to see the elixir flowers, and sure enough, as he introduced, the colors were gorgeous, the flowers were beautiful, and there was a floral fragrance in the air, which smelled very good, and made people's mood instantly better.

"Girls like this kind of flower very much, girls love beauty very much, especially like this kind of flower, buy a pot, put it at home, look pleasing to the eye!"

"Let me introduce the suitable growth environment for dragon boat flowers!"

"Dragon boat flower is more suitable for high temperature and sunshine environment, like humid and hot climate, not tolerant to low temperature, growth temperature at 23-32 °C, when the temperature is lower than 20 °C, its growth weakens, flowering is significantly reduced, but if the sunshine is sufficient, there is still a certain number of buds, when the temperature is lower than 10 °C, its physiological activity is reduced, slow growth, when the temperature is lower than 0 °C, there will be frost damage. ”

"For the soil, there are certain requirements, the dragon boat flower likes acidic soil, the most suitable soil pH value is 5-5.5. The soil with good drainage and fertilizer retention performance can grow well, and the best cultivation soil is sandy loam or humus loam rich in organic matter, if the soil is alkaline, the growth of dragon boat flower is stunted and stunted. ”

"This kind of flower likes a moist environment very much, so it is necessary to water often to keep the potting soil moist, which will make the branches and leaves grow lush, but if there is too much watering, it will lead to rotten roots of dragon boat flowers, and in serious cases, it will also lead to the death of the whole plant, so the amount of watering must be controlled. ”

"If you water too little and the potting soil is dry, the soil will be compacted, which will make the roots of the dragon boat flower unable to provide water and nutrients normally, and will cause the dragon boat flower to fall into the leaves. ”

Zhou Sen said: "My wife also likes flowers, she sometimes has time, she will also take care of flowers, but it takes a lot of time and energy, I am busy with work, and I generally do not have the time and energy to take care of flowers and plants." ”

"Yes, it is not easy to grow flowers, and it takes a lot of time and energy!"

The Istha people of Myanmar have a particularly romantic and interesting marriage custom, they have lived in the water since ancient times, and all families with daughters will build a small floating garden out of bamboo and wood on the water near the house, and plant dragon boat flowers in it, and then tie it with ropes.

On the day of her daughter's wedding, he dressed her up beautifully, and then let her sit in this floating garden, and finally cut the rope and let her float down the river.

The groom waits early in the morning on the shore downstream, ready to welcome the little garden that carries the bride, and when the small garden comes, the groom grabs the rope and pulls it ashore, and then takes the bride home for the wedding.

When the dragon boat flower is not opened, it is very much like a micro-shaped hairpin straight to the blue sky, after opening, the four petals are flattened into a cross, in ancient times, the cross graphic represents the spell of warding off evil and exorcism, going to the plague, so, during the Dragon Boat Festival every year, the common people of the dragon boat in order to ward off evil and exorcise demons, remove the disease and plague, and seek good luck, they put the flower and calamus, wormwood and inserted in the dragon boat, over time, the flower is called the dragon boat flower.

"This is a flower that people in Myanmar like very much, and people in Myanmar love this flower very much, because you can see a positive spirit from this flower, and there are wishes that represent people's good wishes, and people like to see this flower, and their mood will improve. ”

"If there are children at home, to avoid the flower pot being touched by the child, the flower pot will be smashed if you are not careful, the flower still needs to be taken care of and cultivated, you will return to it, it will bloom, show your most beautiful side. ”

"I always think that flowers also have vitality, flowers and plants, all have their own growth laws, and they can't violate their growth laws, otherwise they will wither. ”

"Yes, I also have feelings, and my wife often tells me that raising flowers is also rewarding, hard work, there will be harvest, and seeing flowers in full bloom will make you feel happy!"

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