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These other-worldly 'Skeleton Flowers' turn translucent when it rains
I wasn't expecting that at all.
Tania Nemtzidou
04.20.21

Do you like flowers? Are you one of these people who just fill their houses with vases full of beautiful blooms all year round? Well, then this article might interest you!

Unfortunately, flowers although beautiful can be quite pricey, especially if you enjoy frequently buying a fresh bunch. Maybe an answer to your problem would be to actually grow them in your yard and then have them in abundance.

In this way, not only you will have a colorful paradise to enjoy but an infinite source of flowers!

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According to 1800 Flowers, this year’s flower is the Sunflower which is known to symbolize positivity and peace. And, God knows how much we need this in 2021, as last year was really exhausting and grim!

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For those who don’t know, the term Sunflower comes from the Greek term “Helianthus,” a compound word of “helios,” meaning “sun” and “anthos,” meaning “flower.”

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However, we have a different suggestion for you, a flower that not only is one of a kind, but its beauty will leave you mesmerized as it’s incredibly unique!

The flower is called Skeleton Flower and as you see in the pictures, it is called like this because its petals turn transparent once in contact with water.

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The flower is also known by its scientific name, Diphylleia grayi, and it’s generally quite rare as it can only be found in a few places of the world, such as the mountains of Japan, in China, and the Appalachian Mountains, where the ground is mostly moist.

The Skeleton flower was used to be referred to as the “chameleon of the woods”, as the moment rain started its petals would transform from opaque white to transparent.

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This process that the flower would go through is due to the flower’s loose cell structure. It’s a quite unique sight as it appears to be nearly crystallized, like an ice sculpture of some kind!

If you are interested in growing Skeleton flowers in your garden you have to find a place where the soil will be consistently moist, rich in organic materials, and the flowers will grow, protected by strong wings. You see, these flowers usually grow under the canopy of shedding trees, usually during the summer.

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Skeleton flowers are quite sensitive to sunlight and as we have mentioned before, and they need to be watered regularly.

Also, you will have to find a cool place to plant them, as they don’t grow in very hot places.

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The blooms die in wintertime, so we would advise you to cover the soil with a layer of organic mulch in order to protect the plant from really cold temperatures.

If you are interested in growing Skeleton flowers in your garden, you will find more detailed instructions as to how to plant them here.

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They are undoubtedly really unique and fairytale-looking. If are a passionate gardener with a home garden at your disposal, don’t hesitate to add this treasure among your regular flowers, it will definitely change the image of your garden.

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