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清风，流云，闲散，飘逸。
最爱栀子花！六月初买到一小棵栀子花树，上面有十几个含苞待放的花骨朵，好喜欢！栽在前院大门前，每天勤浇水，细观察，盼着花开的日子。可惜啊！眼看着一个一个的花骨朵掉下来，心疼得不得了！剩下六朵的时候，开始有三朵有了要绽放的迹象了。好高兴啊！赶紧加了些酸肥。这不，我的栀子花终于开了！花朵好大，花香醉人，满心欢喜。请欣赏我的栀子花，还有最近几天在院子里照的其他花花。
附：插枝繁殖栀子花：
资料来源：http://www.hgtv.com/hgtv/gl_plants_propagation/article/0,,HGTV_3611_2419728,00.html
To propagate a gardenia (figure A):
figure A
1. Take a cutting from the shrub, choosing a stem that is neither new or old growth but a semi-hardwood cutting from the midsection of a stem.
2. Using sterile, sharp shears, cut just above a leaf axil (figure B). Note: A quick way to sterilize your cutting shears is to dip the blades in rubbing alcohol. 
figure B
3.Remove the leaves along the base of the stem.
4. Make a diagonal cut at the base of the stem.
5. Dip the cutting in rooting hormone (figure C). 
figure C
6. Make a small hole in the potting soil, and plant the cutting. Remember to use a soil that drains well.
7. Gently tamp the soil around the stem, and water thoroughly.
8. To create a humid environment for the plant, stake toothpicks, chopsticks, or even pencils around the base of the plant and place a piece of plastic over the top (figure D). 
figure D
