The arrow lotus is also known as the red peacock and the peacock cactus. It is a perennial shrubby succulent plant. Its stem is flat, thicker than the narrow face, the midrib is obvious, the edges are thickly serrated, and the serrated concaves have fine thorns, which is where the flowers are. Its flowers are large and colorful, and the colors are rose red, yellow, white, pink and other colors. The flower shape resembles a lotus flower; its stem is like the arrow used in the ancient military order, hence the name. Flowering period from April to August, open during the day, can be opened for 4 to 5 days. The arrow lotus is native to Mexico and is an epiphytic cactaceae plant in the tropical rain forest. Sexually warm and humid, but also resistant to drought, not cold and fear of phlegm, avoid glare, should be half shade environment. Suitable for loose sandy loam that is rich in humus and well drained. Potted plants in the north, need to be placed in a sunny, well-ventilated living room, the minimum temperature in winter is not less than 5 ° C, summer can not be sunlit, should be placed in the balcony half shade and watering, spring and autumn require sunlight Adequate and fully watered. On the weekdays, the potting soil is watered when it is dry, and it is not dried or poured. After watering, the pots should be loosened with bamboo sticks. Let the arrow lotus flower like fertilizer, the growth period can be poured into the fermented cake fertilizer water, once every 7-10 days. Fertilizer should be stopped in summer and severe winter. Many flower growers use bones and meat to boil water. They are applied once every 10 major swords and half a month. The effect is also very good. After March and April, as the temperature rises, the growth accelerates, and the red veins of the two servants of the metamorphic stem are its flower buds. At this point, the room temperature should be raised to between 20-25 ° C to promote its flowering. There are two situations in the family's support: the first is the yellow stem, which is mainly caused by the sun; the second is the lush but not flowering, which is due to improper management of fertilizer and water, excessive use of nitrogen fertilizer, especially the bud. Use nitrogen fertilizer. In addition, it is also related to the fact that the light is too weak, so as long as you pay attention to proper fertilization, light and some phosphorus and potassium fertilizers during the bud stage, it will not only make the arrow lotus grow lush, but also open up beautiful flowers. Let the arrow lotus flower multiply use cuttings. After flowering, cut and grow the full-fledged metamorphic stems, cut them into small pieces of 7-81 mils, put them in the shade for 2-3 days, then insert the pots of sand. In the middle, when inserting, be careful not to invert the upper and lower ends of the cuttings. After inserting, spray the water slightly and place the pot in the semi-shade. Do not water the water. Under the condition of temperature 201:, the root can be rooted after about one month. It can also be propagated by grafting method. In the spring of March to April, the amount of the ruler or cactus is used as the rootstock, and the robust leaf-like branch of the arrow lotus flower (that is, the metamorphic stem) is used as the scion, and the grafting is carried out, and the part of the vascular bundle of the scion and the rootstock is connected. Prevail, you can live. The grafted seedlings grow vigorously and can bloom in the next year. Guangzhou Yuquan Composite Material Co., Ltd , http://www.klyqfilm.com