Crystal orchid is not an orchid, so why is it called "flower of the underworld"?

Crystal orchid is called "the flower of the black society". In fact, this is because in many of China's novels, it has been turned into a sacred grass and has the function of resurrection. It is also considered a harmful plant. It mainly lives in dark and humid garbage. This is a transparent saprophyte.

What's more, it is very rare for plants like Crystal Orchid to grow on saprophytic fungi. The whole plant has no chlorophyll and cannot carry out photosynthesis. The secret of its food lies in the pile of rotten leaves under its feet. The roots of Crystal Orchid are similar to mycorrhiza, which actually imitates the mycorrhiza of fungi and goes deep into the roots of fungi to absorb nutrients. Plants parasitic on saprophytic fungi, such as crystal orchid, are rare in the plant kingdom.

The best time for the flowering of crystal orchids in the south is around mid-April, and it will be a little late in the north due to the weather. If you can see the crystal orchid during this period, it will be the most perfect time. If it is too early, the crystal orchid has not germinated, and if it is too late, the crystal orchid will age, brown spots will appear on the body, and it will not be able to appreciate its clear, transparent and dreamlike beauty. It is often said that the mud does not touch, which refers to the lotus. Saprophytic bacteria can grow lovely white flowers without green leaves, that is crystal orchid.

With the improvement of cultivation techniques, Crystal Orchid has been planted in Shanxi, Shaanxi, Gansu, Qinghai, Zhejiang, Anhui, Taiwan Province, Hubei, Jiangxi, Yunnan, Sichuan, Guizhou, Tibet and other places. It only needs to reach enough temperature, keep bare feet and water feet at the same time, promote the growth of blue plants and keep the blue seedlings strong. Wash the roots regularly in summer, and wash the water in the fertilizer to avoid damaging the roots.