The morphological characteristics of the red lip stone The reproduction method of the red lip stone The maintenance skills of the red lip stone The beautiful moment of the red lip stone In the world of succulent plants, there is a plant called the "red lip stone". With its unique form and beautiful color, it attracts the attention of countless plant lovers. The red lip stone, the scientific name of the Echeveria 'Ruby Ball', is a succulent plant of the genus Chassulaceae. It is named "red lip stone" because the edges of its leaves are as bright as gems. Morphological characteristics of the Vermilion Lipped Stone The leaves of the Vermilion Lipped Stone are arranged in a rosette shape. The leaves are thick and fleshy, with red edges and green in the center. With the intensity of the light, the color will change. Its plant shape is compact and the leaves are neatly arranged, like a crystal clear gem is of great ornamental value. The breeding method of red lip stone There are two main breeding methods of red lip stone: ramet and leaf cutting.
1. Ramada: During the growing season, separate the lateral buds growing next to the parent plant of the vermilion lip stone, dry the wound, and plant it in new soil.
2. Leaf insertion: Remove the leaves of the vermilion lip stone, dry the wound, lay them on the soil surface, keep the soil moist, and wait until it takes root and germinates before transplanting. Maintenance skills for red lips 1. Lighting: Red lips like enough sunshine and need to be properly shaded in summer to avoid strong direct sunlight.
2. Watering: The vermilion lip stone is drought-tolerant, so watering should be appropriate and the soil should be kept slightly moist. When it is high in summer, the watering frequency needs to be reduced to avoid rotten roots.
3. Soil: Red lip stones are suitable for growing in soil with good drainage and strong air permeability. They can be prepared from peat soil, perlite and other materials.
4. Fertilization: Compound fertilizer is applied once a month during the growing season to promote plant growth.
5. Pest and pest control: Pest and pest control occur less frequently on red lip stones, but attention should be paid to controlling scale insects, red spiders and other pests. The beautiful moment of the red lip stone During the growth process of the red lip stone, the color of the leaves will change with the changes of seasons and light, showing various colors such as red, pink, and purple, just like a beautiful picture. Under the illumination of the sun, the red edge of the red lip stone leaves is more vivid, like gems inlaid among green leaves, which is of great ornamental value.
Vermilion lips are a succulent plant with great ornamental value. Its unique shape and beautiful colors are intoxicating. As long as you master the maintenance skills, vermilion lips can bloom in your home. Let's go into the world of vermilion lips and feel the magical charm of succulent plants!
Reference: "Treasure Book of the Conservation of Succulent Plants", author: Zhang Xiaohong, Press: China Agricultural Press, Publication Date: 2018.
"Appreciation and Conservation of Succulent Plants", author: Li Xiaohong, Press: Shanghai Science and Technology Press, Publication Date: 2019.