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Surely you've heard of the fleur-de-lis, haven't you? But do you know the meanings of this delicate little flower? No? So come with Giuliana Flores and learn more about her and learn how to plant and care for this beautiful little flower. Look.
The fleur-de-lis is a very delicate little flower also known as iris. Originating in Central America, in countries like Mexico and Guatemala, its main characteristic is the brightly colored petals and the erect stem.
It contains several meanings attributed throughout history. According to experts, it has been present in the heraldry of France since the end of the 5th century and represents the conversion of the French crown to Christianity, for example.
Speaking of religion, the fleur-de-lis also appears linked to Christianity as a reference to honor, sovereignty and loyalty, three pillars of religion. In addition, it is perfect for expressing the purity of body and soul.
Because it is a flower with a wide variety of tones and features the petals in the shape of a flag or wing, the most common is to find them in decorative arrangements or planted in small pots, usually in gardens. It can reach up to 45 cm in height. Incredible, isn't it?
To start planting your fleur-de-lis, it is necessary to make the correct choice of soil, as it is very important for your flower to grow healthy. Whether for planting in beds or pots, the most suitable is the use of sandy soil to facilitate water drainage.
If your choice is to place it in pots, it must be at least 40 centimeters high. In addition, it will be necessary to place a layer of expanded clay or crushed stone at the bottom of it to further facilitate the drainage of water.
In addition to the clay soil, another simpler option to facilitate the planting of your flower is to use a mixture consisting of: 1 portion of vegetable soil and 2 parts of sand. So you guarantee the drainage of the soil and prevent moisture from spoiling your flower.
Don't forget: Fertilizing should be done once a month after the flowering period. Make use of common nitrogen-free fertilizers. And as soon as you put the substrate in the soil, water it to prevent the fertilizer from burning your plant's rhizome.
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Fleur-de-lis is a delicate plant and deserves special care when planting.
If your idea is to plant the fleur-de-lis in gardens, it is recommended that the bulbs be planted in the soil with a minimum distance of 30 cm from each other. So, you prevent the growth of one flower from interfering with the growth of the other. After all, you don't want your flowers to look ugly in the garden, do you?
Yes, there is an ideal time for you to plant your iris. As the bulb, also known as rhizome, needs a mild temperature to grow and develop, the ideal is that planting is done near the end of summer, so it will arrive healthy in winter. Where temperatures are usually lower.
The fleur-de-lis is a little flower that likes the heat to develop. Therefore, the ideal is that it stays in open places where it can receive direct sunlight, mainly during its flowering period. Places with half shade are also a great option to leave your beautiful flower.
To ensure that your flower is always healthy, it is necessary to water it regularly. It is recommended to water once a week, as the important thing is not to leave the soil too moist. During the flowering period, water every other day, but always taking care not to leave the soil soaked.
Important: During winter, the fleur-de-lis goes into a dormant state and does not absorb the nutrient from the water. Therefore, it is not necessary to water the flower during this period.
How about taking a little flower home and starting a garden?
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