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Agapanthus (Scientific name: Agapanthus africanus (L.) Hoffmanns.) is a plant of the genus Agapanthus africanus (L.) Hoffmanns. Perennial herb. Plant height is 50-70 cm. With shortened rhizomes. The leaves are two rows of basal, tongue-shaped ribbon, smooth, dark green. The scape is drawn from the leaves, 40-80 cm high. Capsules, containing most winged seeds. Natural flowering period from July to September. The fruit ripening period is from August to October.

It is native to South Africa and cultivated in many parts of China. Like a warm, humid and sunny environment. It is required to be cool in summer and warm in winter. The temperature is 20-25℃ from May to October, and the temperature is 5-12℃ from November to April of the following year.

Agapanthus sibiricus can be used as cut flowers, flower arrangements and vase flowers. The beautiful Baizi lotus shape is suitable for indoor viewing in potted plants. It is cultivated in a semi-shaded place in southern China and used as ornamental plants in rock gardens and flower borders. In northern China, greenhouses are needed for overwintering, and gardens can be planted in warm areas.

Habitat

It is native to South Africa and cultivated in many parts of China. Like a warm, humid and sunny environment. It is required to be cool in summer and warm in winter. The temperature is 20-25℃ from May to October, and the temperature is 5-12℃ from November to April of the following year. If the soil humidity is high in winter and the temperature exceeds 25°C, the stems and leaves will grow vigorously, hindering dormancy, and will directly affect the normal flowering of the following year. Light has a certain effect on growth and flowering. The soil requires loose, fertile sandy loam with a pH of 5.5-6.5.

Mode of reproduction

Ram plant propagation: Combine with pot replacement in spring from March to April, and separate over-dense old plants. Each pot should be 2-3 clumps. After ramification, it will bloom in the next year. For example, after ramification in autumn, it will bloom in the following year.

Sowing propagation: Zuoshi germinates 15 days after sowing, and the seedlings grow slowly, and it takes 4-5 years to cultivate before flowering.