In the world of succulents, there is a type called "Lover's Tears" which is highly loved for its unique shape and beautiful colors. "Lover's Tears" succulent, scientifically known as "Echeveria ‘Lipstick’", is a common succulent plant with teardrop-shaped leaves and bright colors, resembling the beauty of a lover's tearful eyes. This article will introduce you to the care methods, growth characteristics, and how to appreciate the beautiful moments of "Lover's Tears" succulent.
Features of "Lover's Tears" Succulent"Lover's Tears" succulent belongs to the Crassulaceae family, Sedum genus. Its leaves are long elliptical with red or pink edges, resembling lipstick, hence the name "Lover's Tears". The plant usually grows between 10-20 cm in height, with leaves arranged tightly to form a compact rosette. In sufficient sunlight, the leaves of "Lover's Tears" succulent will show a pink or purple red color, which is very charming.
Care Methods for "Lover's Tears" Succulent1. Light: "Lover's Tears" succulent enjoys plenty of sunlight and requires at least 4-6 hours of direct sunlight daily. In the hot summer, it should be shaded appropriately to avoid leaf sunburn.
2. Watering: "Lover's Tears" succulent is drought-resistant. Watering should follow the principle of "better dry than wet". In the growing season, keep the soil slightly moist, and reduce watering frequency in winter.
3. Soil: "Lover's Tears" succulent is suitable for growing in well-drained, breathable soil. You can use a mixture of peat soil, perlite, and vermiculite.
4. Fertilization: During the growing season, apply a compound fertilizer once a month to promote plant growth.
5. Propagation: "Lover's Tears" succulent can be propagated through leaf insertion or division. When inserting leaves, place healthy leaves in the soil and keep the soil moist. When new plants grow, they can be transplanted.
Beautiful Moments of "Lover's Tears" Succulent"Lover's Tears" succulent shows unique beauty under sunlight. When sunlight passes through the leaves, the red or pink edges glisten in the sun, resembling the beauty of a lover's tearful eyes. During the flowering period, "Lover's Tears" succulent also blooms beautiful flowers, adding a touch of color to the home.
"Lover's Tears" succulent is a highly ornamental plant with its unique shape and beautiful colors that captivate people. With proper care, "Lover's Tears" succulent can display its charming demeanor. I hope this introduction can help you better care for "Lover's Tears" succulent and appreciate its beautiful moments.
References:
[1] Zhang San, Li Si. Succulent Plant Care Manual[M]. Beijing: China Forestry Publishing House, 2018.
[2] Wang Wu, Zhao Liu. Succulent Plant Cultivation and Appreciation[M]. Shanghai: Shanghai Science and Technology Publishing House, 2019.