nickname :Wax chrysanthemum, shellfish Latin name:Helichrysum bracteatum Andr. Section is:Compositae Flower language:Keep in mind About 1200 Suggested Sowing:2.5 g / m2 Attributes :Annual herbaceous plants The main habit of wheat straw chrysanthemum: Wheat stalk chrysanthemum, alias wax chrysanthemum, shellfish, is an annual herb, native to Australia, in Southeast Asia and Europe and the United States cultivated wider. Hi light, hi warm and humid environment, not cold, bogey heat. Seeds, cuttings, layering propagation can be, autumn flowering, sweet and bitter, slightly cold, dry petals were golden yellow, bright colors and long-term non-faded, the ancient Greek means "sun" and "gold." Because of its dried flowers do not litter, such as wax made of dried flowers is a good material, is unique to the natural natural "crafts." Growth conditions of wheat straw chrysanthemum: Wheat stalks are not cold, bogey heat, Shengshu slow growth, less flowering. Should be selected sunny, moderately moist and well drained fertile soil. Seeding of wheat straw: Stalk chrysanthemum for seed propagation. Germination suitable temperature 15 ~ 20 , about 7 days emergence. Warm areas can be sown in autumn, generally 3 to 4 months sowing in the greenhouse, 3 to 4 true leaves 6 ~ 8cm plant height seedlings, 7 to 8 true leaves when planting, spacing 30 ~ 40cm. Topping can promote branches. From sowing to flowering takes about 3 months. Seed selection as far as possible flower color deep flower head, early in the morning hand pick, so as not to seed scattered.