Multi肉 plants have been favored in the flower market in recent years due to their unique shapes and easy maintenance characteristics. Among many multi肉 plants, Bi Tao and Qi Bing are two representative varieties. This article will compare and analyze the differences between multi肉 Bi Tao and Qi Bing in terms of growth habits, appearance characteristics, maintenance methods, etc., to help readers better understand these two plants.
Growth Habits1. Multi肉 Bi Tao
Bi Tao belongs to the Sedum genus of the Crassulaceae family and is native to Yunnan, Sichuan and other places in China. Its growth habits prefer a warm and humid, semi-shaded environment. It has strong cold resistance and can tolerate low temperatures of minus 5 degrees Celsius. Bi Tao grows relatively fast, generally increasing by 10-20 centimeters each year.
2. Qi Bing
Qi Bing, also known as Qi Bing Shilin, belongs to the Sempervivum genus of the Crassulaceae family and is native to Yunnan, Guizhou and other places in China. Its growth habits also prefer a warm and humid, semi-shaded environment. It has poor cold resistance and is not frost-resistant. Qi Bing grows relatively slowly, generally increasing by 5-10 centimeters each year.
Appearance Characteristics1. Multi肉 Bi Tao
The leaves of Bi Tao are elliptical in shape, with a green color and sawtooth edges. The flowering period is in summer, with pink flowers and graceful shapes.
2. Qi Bing
The leaves of Qi Bing are long elliptical in shape, with a green color and sawtooth edges. The flowering period is in summer, with light pink flowers and smaller shapes.
Maintenance Methods1. Multi肉 Bi Tao
Bi Tao prefers sunlight but should not be exposed to direct sunlight. During the growing period, keep the soil moist and avoid waterlogging. Apply a thin fertilizer every 20 days, mainly nitrogen fertilizer. In winter, reduce watering appropriately to keep the soil slightly moist.
2. Qi Bing
Qi Bing prefers a semi-shaded environment and does not tolerate strong sunlight. During the growing period, keep the soil moist and avoid waterlogging. Apply a thin fertilizer every 30 days, mainly nitrogen fertilizer. Reduce watering appropriately in winter to keep the soil slightly moist.
There are certain differences between multi肉 Bi Tao and Qi Bing in terms of growth habits, appearance characteristics, and maintenance methods. Bi Tao grows fast, has beautiful flowers, and is cold-resistant; Qi Bing grows slowly, has smaller flowers, and is not cold-resistant. When choosing multi肉 plants, you can make a choice based on personal preferences and maintenance conditions.
References:
1. "Maintenance Techniques for Multi肉 Plants", Zhang Lihua, China Agricultural Publishing House, 2016.
2. "Appreciation and Maintenance of Multi肉 Plants", Wang Fang, China Forestry Publishing House, 2017.
3. "Encyclopedia of Multi肉 Plants", Chen Shumei, Shanghai Science and Technology Publishing House, 2018.