Scientific name: Molucella laevis
Family name: Lamiaceae, Shell Flower
Alias: collar flowers, elephant ears
Origin: Western Asia
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One or two years of herbaceous plants, plant height 50-60 cm. Stems erect, usually unbranched, leaflets opposite, heart-shaped round, white flowers, flowering from June to July, named after the shape of the leaves like shells, very good foliage plants, like the sun and well-drained soil.
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The seeding method is used for breeding. Spring, summer and autumn are all available. The suitable temperature for sowing is 15-25°C, about one week of germination, and 5-6 pieces of true leaves can be transplanted. It is better to use fertile, loose and well-drained loam soil for cultivation. The soil should not be too viscous, otherwise it will not grow trees and grow slowly. Fertilization began after transplanting, and once a half month, fertilization was stopped after flowering. In order to promote its branching, it can be carried out.
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Strong growth, few pests and diseases occur, but pay attention to the damage of leaf miners. For viewing purposes, sowing can be done in stages.
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Shellfish flower pattern is unique, elegant and beautiful, is the world's most important flower lining lining, can also be used as dried flowers and potted plants.