It is characterized by strong adaptability, drought tolerance and poor soil tolerance.During the maintenance period, it is not necessary to water frequently or fertilize frequently.Even if the soil is dry, lack of fertilizer can maintain normal growth.But if you want it to bloom more and bloom longer, you still need to fertilize it.In addition, its flowering period is relatively long.It usually lasts from May to November.If the temperature and light can be well controlled, it can blossom in all seasons.
It is an annual herb growing to a height of 10 to 30 cm.There are many branches in the stem, and the leaves are dense and irregular.When blooming, the flowers are solitary or clustered at the top of branches.Variety is also very diverse, there is a single valve, but also double, ornamental are very high.It is very light-loving, as long as the sun will be flowering.Therefore, it is open and closed day by day.It will not blossom in rainy weather.
It has many colors, up to nine.Common red, yellow, white, purple, orange and so on.Because of the variety of flowers and colors, and the plant itself is barren, it is more convenient to manage, so there are more cultivation.It originated in Brazil and is now cultivated in various regions of our country.It is often cultivated in flower beds and can also be potted for maintenance.