The Five Colored Plum had five colors, including red, orange, yellow, pink, and white.
The lowest cold-resistant temperature of the five-colored plum was 5 ° C. The cold-resistance of the five-colored plum was poor and could not grow in a low-temperature environment. In the south, it could be planted in the open, but in the north, it could only be planted indoors. In winter, when cultivating the five-colored plum, the temperature needed to be controlled above 10 ° C, and the sandy soil rich in organic matter and loose and airy was provided. When the temperature was lower than 5 ° C, the leaves of the five-colored plum would be frostbitten. Therefore, when maintaining the five-colored plum in winter, it was necessary to take warm measures, such as placing the plants indoors and wrapping them in plastic bags.
The Five-colored Plum was poisonous. The leaves, flowers, and fruits of the Five-colored Plum contained a certain amount of poison. Prolonged contact with the five-colored plum could cause itching on the skin. For people with sensitive skin, it might be even more serious. In addition, the toxicity of the five-colored plum was mainly reflected in the digestive system. Eating too much by mistake could lead to poisoning, serious symptoms such as photosensitivity and icterus. Therefore, it was generally not recommended to raise five-colored plums at home. Although the five-colored plum was often used for medicinal purposes, it was still recommended not to eat it casually.
The effects of the five-colored plum included clearing away heat and detoxification, dispelling wind and dampness, promoting blood circulation and stopping bleeding. It can be used to treat diseases such as carbuncle, furuncle, back pain, hemoptysis, and bruises. In addition, the five-colored plum also had the effect of reducing swelling and detoxification, dispelling wind and relieving itching. It could be used to treat skin problems such as acne and itch. It also had the effect of purifying the air and repelling mosquitoes and flies. The five-colored plum could be used as medicine to clear away heat and detoxify, reduce swelling and relieve pain. It can be taken internally or applied externally. However, information about the medicinal effects and specific medicinal methods of the five-colored plum was still unclear.
The characteristic of the five-colored plum was that its flowers were colorful. The common ones were red, yellow, orange, pink, and so on. It was an evergreen shrub with square-shaped stems and branches. Its leaves were opposite, oval or oval, and its inflorescence was a head. There were many flowers on each inflorescence. The corolla tube was slender, and the top was five-lobed, shaped like plum blossoms. The flowering period of the five-colored plum was longer. In the south, it would bloom almost all year round. Its fruit is a spherical berry, which is purple-black when ripe. The five-colored plum was a type of plant that was resistant to heat, sunlight, and drought, but not cold. Its main value lay in its ornamental value. The flowers were beautiful and colorful, and had a certain ornamental value.
The Five-colored Plum and the Lantana were the same plant, but they had different names. The Five-colored Plum was another name for the Lantana, and the Lantana was the scientific name for the Five-colored Plum. They were all evergreen shrubs of the Verbenacea family, Lantana, with rich and varied colors, such as red, orange, yellow, pink, white, and so on. Some flowers were yellow or pink when they first bloomed, gradually turning orange or orange, and finally turning red. Therefore, the five-colored plum was also known as the seven-change flower. In addition, the lantana also had another name, stinky grass, because after the leaves were crushed, they would emit a special smell. Generally speaking, there was no obvious difference in appearance and characteristics between the Five-colored Plum and the Lantana.
The cultivation method of the five-colored plum included soil requirements, watering, lighting, and fertilizers. The five-colored plum didn't have high requirements for the soil, but it had strong adaptability. It could grow in sandy soil, heavy clay soil, acidic soil, or calcareous soil, but it was best to grow in fertile and loose sandy soil. During the maintenance process, it was necessary to keep the soil moist, especially during the growing period, to avoid excessive dryness. In addition, the five-colored plum liked light and needed to be placed in a place with sufficient light to encourage the plant to photosynthesize. In terms of fertilizer application, topdressing could be done 2-3 times a month, using thin fertilizer based on phosphorus and potassium to provide sufficient nutrients. It should be noted that the five-colored plum was easily infected with gray mold and leaf wilt. When pests and diseases were discovered, they should be dealt with in time.
There were many colors of red moon. The document [2] mentioned that there were white, green, blue, red, light red, pink, yellow, light yellow, etc. The documents [4] and [5] also listed some colors of moon red, such as red rose, pink rose, white rose, yellow rose, etc. Although there was no specific mention of how many colors there were, it was certain that there were many colors of the moon red.
Five-colored plums couldn't be kept outdoors in winter because they weren't cold-resistant, so they might freeze to death. In order for the five-colored plum to survive the winter, it had to be placed indoors and maintained at a temperature of more than 15 degrees. In addition, the five-colored plum had to be trimmed to prevent the withered and rotten leaves from competing for nutrients with other leaves.
The five-colored plum could be cut, and the most suitable time was spring or autumn. The temperature in these two seasons was suitable, which was conducive to the growth of plants and the development of roots. Before cutting, healthy stem segments needed to be selected as cutting materials, and the side branches needed to be cut and inserted into a moist medium. In order to increase the success rate of the cuttage, you can use a growth stimulant or an appropriate amount of fertilizer.
The five-colored plum wilted in winter. Whether it would come back to life in spring depended on the specific situation. The five-colored plum was a tropical plant with poor cold-resistance. In winter, when the temperature was lower than 10 ° C, it was easy to get frostbite or even freeze to death. If only the leaves withered, they might recover in spring. However, if the entire plant suffered severe frost damage and even the roots turned black, it might not be salvageable. Therefore, if the five-colored plum was found to wither in winter, timely measures should be taken to trim the damaged part and place it in a warm indoor maintenance to provide appropriate temperature and lighting conditions to help promote its recovery. However, the specific situation still needs to be judged according to the actual situation. It is recommended to consult a professional gardener or plant expert for more accurate advice.