In the numerous plants, there is a kind of plant called "Glass翠" which is loved by people because of its unique ornamental value. What kind of plant is Glass翠? Let's unveil the mystery of Glass翠.
Morphological characteristics of Glass翠Glass翠, scientific name "Glass翠 flower" (scientific name: Streptocarpus rex), belongs to the Gesneriaceae family. It is native to South Africa and is a perennial herbaceous plant. The leaves of Glass翠 are elliptical in shape, the leaf color is bright green, the leaf surface is smooth, and the edges have fine sawtooth. The most striking feature is the flowers of Glass翠, which have bright colors, transparent petals, and are as crystal clear as glass, hence the name "Glass翠".
Growth habits of Glass翠Glass翠 prefers a warm and humid climate and is not cold-resistant. The suitable growth temperature is 18-25℃. In a sunny and well-ventilated environment, Glass翠 grows vigorously. Glass翠 is not strict with soil requirements and prefers sandy soil that is loose, breathable, and has good drainage.
Propagation methods of Glass翠The main propagation methods of Glass翠 are division and sowing. Division propagation is suitable for spring. The mature plants are cut into sections, each with 3-5 leaves retained, and then planted in new pots. Sowing propagation is suitable for spring. The seeds are scattered on moist soil and kept moist. They can germinate in about two weeks.
Key points of Glass翠 maintenance1. Watering: Glass翠 prefers a humid environment but dislikes waterlogging. Watering should keep the soil moist and avoid accumulation of water.
2. Light: Glass翠 likes plenty of sunlight but dislikes direct strong sunlight. In summer, it should be properly shaded to avoid leaf sunburn.
3. Fertilization: During the growth period of Glass翠, a compound fertilizer should be applied once a month to promote plant growth.
4. Pest and disease control: Glass翠 is easily invaded by pests such as aphids and red spiders and should be controlled in a timely manner.
Application value of Glass翠Glass翠 has high ornamental value and is commonly used for decoration in homes, parks, greenhouses, etc. It also has the functions of purifying the air and reducing indoor humidity.
Glass翠 is a plant with high ornamental value, unique morphology, and growth habits. Understanding the related knowledge of Glass翠 helps us maintain and appreciate this beautiful plant better. In daily life, we might as well place a pot of Glass翠 indoors to add a touch of green and vitality to our lives.
References:
[1] "Chinese Flowers" Magazine, Issue 4, 2019, Cultivation and Maintenance of Glass翠.
[2] "Garden Science and Technology", Issue 2, 2018, Ecological Adaptability Study of Glass翠.