How to care for Dahaijin
For many girls, how to care for Dahaijin and the cultivation methods and precautions for the succulent Dahaijin are small knowledge about flower cultivation, and the following is a comprehensive introduction.
Dahaijin, commonly known as "triangular rosette grass," is a succulent plant of the Crassula family, Sedum genus, with fleshy leaves arranged in a tight rosette shape, also known as colorful rosette. The leaf shape and color are beautiful, with certain ornamental value. So, how to care for Dahaijin?
Dahaijin Introduction
Dahaijin is a succulent plant of the Crassula family, Sedum genus, with fleshy leaves arranged in a tight rosette shape. The leaves are broadly ovate to scattered deltoid-ovate, with a keel-like protuberance on the back, 3 to 4 cm long and about 3 cm wide, with an acute apex. The leaf color is gray-green, with reddish-brown patterns. Using leaf cuttings, you can witness the entire process of a leaf sprouting and growing into a plant, which is very interesting.
Dahaijin prefers a warm, well-ventilated environment. For cultivation, use fertile sandy soil with good drainage. During the growing season, it requires a certain level of air humidity, and watering should be reduced in winter. It can tolerate low temperatures of 5°C.
This type of plant is not recommended for direct sunlight. Increase appropriate lighting instead. During the growing season, you can increase the air humidity slightly, but the soil should not be too wet! The pot should be small rather than large. The size of the pot should be about the same as the plant's crown.
Leaf removal from Dahaijin is necessary. After breaking off the leaves, let them dry for 1 to 2 days, then place them flat or obliquely in coarse sand or vermiculite, allowing the wound to touch the soil and keeping the soil slightly moist in a semi-shaded area. After 15 to 20 days, small buds will sprout at the wound site. As time goes by, the buds grow larger, gradually forming a small rosette of leaves. When the plant grows to a certain size, it can be transplanted into a small pot to become a new plant.
Morphological Characteristics of Dahaijin
Succulent plant, with fleshy leaves arranged in a tight rosette shape, leaves broadly ovate to scattered deltoid-ovate, with a keel-like protuberance on the back. Leaf length is 3cm-4cm, width about 3cm, with an acute apex. Leaf color is gray-green, with reddish-brown patterns. The inflorescence is about 30cm high, with small red flowers and yellow on top. Its plant shape is unique, resembling a lotus flower.
Cultivation Methods for Dahaijin:
Dahaijin is a succulent plant of the Crassula family, with thick triangular leaves layered like petals, dark green leaves with purple-brown spots, and a variety of "Dahaiji" that is even more beautiful. After purchasing Dahaijin, it should be placed on a sunny windowsill or balcony, avoiding direct sunlight but not too shady, and watering should be strictly controlled, with the potting mix slightly moist.
Watering:
Due to Dahaijin being easy to care for, watering can be more flexible. Dahaijin can tolerate continuous drought, but if they receive adequate water during the growing season, they can grow stronger. When the soil is almost dry or half-dry, you can water thoroughly, but be careful not to keep the soil moist for too long.
The soil mix should be well-draining and breathable, with a 1:1 ratio of peat soil and particle soil.
Light:
Except for proper shading during the midsummer, it can be exposed to full sunlight. Sufficient light can make the leaf color of Dahaijin more red and colorful, more attractive. When the gaps between the leaves turn green, it is a sign of insufficient light.
Ventilation:
All succulents like ventilation, which can effectively prevent the growth of germs.
Winter Care:
Dahaijin can tolerate low temperatures of about -4°C indoors, not outdoors. If it gets any lower, the top growing points of the leaves will freeze and die. Watering should be stopped almost completely during the winter, and below 5°C, watering should be gradually reduced. The winter temperature needs to be maintained above 10°C, as it is not frost-resistant. The pot for cultivation does not need to be too large, just as large as or slightly smaller than the plant's crown.
Summer Care:
During high summer temperatures, the entire plant grows slowly or stops completely. At this time, it should be well-ventilated and properly shaded to avoid direct sunlight, reduce watering, and avoid long-term rain to prevent the plant from rotting.
Propagation Methods for Dahaijin:
1. Cutting
The propagation of Dahaijin usually involves cutting the top to burst small cuttings and leaf insertion. The cut plant can be directly inserted into dry particle soil, and after roots develop, a small amount of water can be given. It is a very easy-to-care-for variety. The leaf insertion method involves taking a full and plump leaf, letting it dry in a shaded area to heal the wound, then placing it on slightly moist soil. It will slowly grow roots and sprout. The process is a bit long, but you can get many small side buds. When the side buds grow, they can be taken and inserted.
2. Leaf Insertion
Remove the leaves from Dahaijin, let them dry for 1 to 2 days, wait for the wound to heal, then place them flat or obliquely in coarse sand or vermiculite, allowing the wound to touch the soil. Keep the soil slightly moist in a semi-shaded and well-ventilated area. After 15 to 20 days, small buds will sprout at the wound site. As time goes by, the buds grow larger, gradually forming a small rosette of leaves. When the plant grows to a certain size, it can be transplanted into a small pot to become a new plant. Using leaf cuttings, you can witness the entire process of a leaf sprouting and growing into a plant, which is very interesting.
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