Morphological characteristics of fleshy plant lotus The growth habits of fleshy plant lotus The maintenance skills of fleshy plant lotus The reproduction methods of fleshy plant lotus The medicinal value of fleshy plant lotus In the world of fleshy plants, fleshy plant lotus has its unique shape and easy-to-breed habits have become the focus of many gardening enthusiasts. Let's reveal this unique fleshy plant and understand its maintenance skills and charm. Morphological characteristics of fleshy plant lotus The fleshy plant lotus, scientific name is Sedum ternatum, belongs to the fleshy plant of the family Crassulaceae. Its leaves are fleshy and arranged in a rosette shape. The leaves are green in color and red on the edges. They are very beautiful. Under the sun, the leaves will show a unique metallic luster, fresh and refined like a lotus leaf. The growth habits of the fleshy plant lotus The fleshy plant lotus is native to Northeast China, North China and other places. It prefers warm, dry and ventilated environments. It has no strict requirements on the soil, and it is advisable to use sandy soil with good drainage and strong air permeability. During the growing season, the fleshy plant lotus needs enough sunshine, but needs proper shade when it is hot in summer. Maintenance skills for fleshy plant lotus 1. Soil: Select sandy soil with good air permeability and strong drainage, and add appropriate amount of legus soil, perlite, etc. to improve the soil structure.
2. Watering: The fleshy plant lotus is drought-tolerant. Watering should not be too much. Just keep the soil slightly moist. When it is high in summer, the watering frequency can be appropriately reduced to avoid rotten roots.
3. Light: The fleshy plant lotus likes sunshine, but it needs to be shaded properly in summer to avoid sunburn on the leaves. In winter, it can be moved indoors to keep sufficient light.
4. Fertilization: Compound fertilizers are applied once a month during the growing season to promote plant growth. The reproduction method of fleshy plant lotus There are two main reproduction methods of fleshy plant lotus: rafting and cutting.
1. Divide: During the growing season, cut the plants from the roots and plant them separately.
2. Cutting: Select healthy leaves or branches, insert them into sandy soil, keep the soil moist, and transplant them after taking root. The medicinal value of fleshy plant lotus has medicinal values such as clearing heat and detoxification, swelling and relieving pain. In folk, it is often used to treat symptoms such as colds and sore throat.
As a unique succulent plant, fleshy plant lotus has extremely high ornamental value and medicinal value. Master its maintenance skills to let this beautiful plant thrive under your care and add a touch of green to your life. The breeding method of fleshy plant lotus is simple and easy, allowing more people to appreciate its beauty.
References: "Handbook for the Conservation of Succulent Plants", China Forestry Press, 2018.
"Cultivation and Appreciation of Succulent Plants", Shanghai Science and Technology Press, 2019.