With the acceleration of life pace, more and more people are beginning to pursue a simple and natural lifestyle. In the plant world, succulent plants have gradually become a new favorite for indoor greenery due to their unique shapes and low maintenance costs. Let's talk about one member of the succulent plant family - Guilongjia, understand its maintenance methods, and appreciate its beautiful moments.
Introduction to GuilongjiaGuilongjia, scientifically named Echeveria ‘Tiger Balm’, is a succulent plant native to Mexico. Its leaves are fleshy and plump, presenting a bright green color with unique red edges, resembling dragon scales, hence the name "Guilongjia". Guilongjia has a compact plant shape with neatly arranged leaves, making it highly ornamental.
Maintenance Methods of Guilongjia1. Light
Guilongjia enjoys ample scattered light and can tolerate direct sunlight, but be cautious to avoid strong sunlight to prevent leaf sunburn. When maintaining indoors, place Guilongjia near a windowsill to ensure sufficient light exposure.
2. Watering
Guilongjia is drought-resistant, and watering should not be excessive. Generally, keeping the soil slightly moist is fine. In the hot summer season, the watering frequency can be slightly increased; in the cold winter season, reduce watering to avoid root rot.
3. Soil
Guilongjia is suitable for growing in well-drained soil. A mixture of peat, vermiculite, and perlite can be used as the growing medium.
4. Fertilizing
Guilongjia does not require a high amount of fertilizer, applying a复合肥 once a month is sufficient. During the vigorous growth period, the fertilizing amount can be appropriately increased.
5. Propagation
Guilongjia can be propagated through division or leaf insertion. For division propagation, dig out the young plants around the mother plant and replant them. For leaf insertion propagation, take healthy leaves, place them on the surface of sandy soil, keep the soil moist, and replant after they have rooted.
Beautiful Moments of GuilongjiaThe beautiful moments of Guilongjia are mainly reflected in the following aspects:
1. Leaf Color
The leaves of Guilongjia present a bright green color, with the red edges more prominent under sunlight, resembling dragon scales and highly ornamental.
2. Compact Plant Shape
Guilongjia has a compact plant shape with neatly arranged leaves, making it highly ornamental.
3. Blooming
Guilongjia can bloom beautiful flowers under suitable conditions. The flowers are yellow with star-shaped petals, which are highly ornamental.
As a succulent plant with high ornamental value, Guilongjia is easy to maintain and propagate. By paying attention to aspects such as light, watering, soil, and fertilizing during maintenance, it can grow robustly. It is believed that in the near future, Guilongjia will become a new favorite for indoor greenery.
References:
Manual of Succulent Plant Maintenance
Guidelines for Indoor Green Plant Maintenance
Techniques for Propagating Succulent Plants