What is a hero flower?

Hero flower is our common kapok, but it is called differently in different regions. In the south, people will call kapok a hero flower. Its trunk is tall and straight, and it is red when it blooms, as if it were the blood of a hero, so it is called hero flower. This kind of flower likes to grow in humid environment and has strong adaptability.

The hero flower is kapok

Many people are not very clear about what a hero flower is. Hero flower is actually a common kapok in our life. The name of kapok is different in every region. In the south, kapok will be called hero flower. Its branches are thick, just like a heroic gesture, so it is called a heroic flower.

Hero flower has strong adaptability, likes to grow in humid environment, and has no strict requirements on soil quality. It can be planted on clay or sandy soil and has strong drought tolerance. It can grow in time without watering for a week, but in high temperature environment, it is still necessary to spray clean water to keep it moist.

The temperature requirement for planting hero flowers is relatively high. Frostbite occurs when the temperature is below 5℃ in winter. Planting in East China requires a little warm-keeping measures to survive the winter safely. When planting in the open field, you must choose a position with good light, which will be conducive to the growth of hero flowers.

Hero flowers are best grafted in February-March or June-July. At this time, the temperature rises rapidly and it is easy to survive after grafting. In addition, it is necessary to avoid rainy days when grafting, otherwise the wound will be difficult to heal, which is not conducive to the growth of hero flowers.