Tasbih Flower

Almost residents of the tropics are certainly familiar with the Tasbih flower. In Indonesia this flower is better known as the kana flower. We usually find this flower in ornamental flower collectors, we will often find it growing wild in the forest.

Red tasbih flowers reproduce (cultivate) can be done in two ways. The first is through seeds, it's just that if you reproduce through seeds it will take a long time to grow. While the second way is to do it as a rhizome, which is to directly plant the rhizome which is separated from the cob. In other words, rhizomes are modified plant stems that grow below the soil surface and can produce new shoots and roots.

In addition to the beautiful color that makes it an ornamental plant, its fragrance is often used as an ingredient in making perfumes. The red tasbih flower also has many benefits that people rarely know about. However, for some people who know the benefits, it is not uncommon to use it as a remedy to get rid of vaginal discharge, bleeding, hemorrhoids and even to get rid of acne.

Apart from the above, the rhizome of the tasbih flower is rich in starch content, which is commonly used in agriculture. The rhizomes are processed for flour, for human or livestock consumption. Stems and leaves for animal feed, young shoots for vegetables.

The seeds are used as jewelry beads and accessories for musical instruments, such as musical instruments. Tasbih flower seeds are also used as a natural purple dye. In remote areas of India, prayer beads are fermented to produce alcohol.

Uniquely, this plant produces fiber from its stem which can be made as a substitute for jute. Meanwhile, the fiber obtained from the leaves can be used for making paper. The smoke that comes out of burning leaves can be used as an insecticide.

In Thailand, prayer beads always appear on Father's Day celebrations, as a traditional gift symbol. In Vietnam, the starch is used to make vermicelli noodles.

To plant it, tasbih bulbs are best planted in early spring in a 5 cm hole. Tasbih flowers require well-drained, high-nutrient soil. You can use a large, well-drained pot in addition to a raised plot of soil. Place in a location exposed to sunlight 6-8 hours during the day.

Water abundantly after planting, then water occasionally until plants emerge. Keep the soil slightly dry, and water before it gets very dry. Within a few weeks, green tips will appear.

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