广播电视英语短句 第 131 课：种植菊花-2

There are many varieties of mums. The decorative mum is often seen in gardens. 有很多种类的菊花。装饰类菊花常常可以在花园里看到。

Another popular type, the quill mum, has long, straight petals like a tube or needle. 其他普通品种，比如羽茎菊花，有很长、很直的花瓣，就像一根管子或针一样。

Chrysanthemum blooms can be white, yellow, gold, red or other colors. 菊花开花的颜色可以呈现出白色、黄色、金色、红色或其他颜色。

The plants often grow to one meter in height. 它常常可以长到 1 米 长。

The soil should be kept moist but well drained so it does not get too wet. 适合的土壤应该是那种可以保湿也具有良好排水功能的，这样，可以使它不至于太过潮湿。