How to care for and make living stones bloom
An introduction to the care and blooming of living stones and the cultivation methods and techniques of green plants and flowers for netizens, let's follow the editor to take a look!
Alias: Stone Flower
1. Morphological Characteristics
Living stones are perennial small succulents. The stems of living stones are short, with the plant consisting of two opposite, fleshy leaves connected to form a cone, with the top being ovoid, slightly convex, and having a small slit in the middle, resembling pebbles in shape, hence the name "living stones". Usually, only one flower is produced from the slit at the top of the living stone, without a stem, and the flower color varies by species; it opens in the afternoon, closes in the evening, and reopens at noon the next day, with a single flower capable of blooming continuously for 4 to 6 days.
2. Growth Habits
Living stones prefer a warm and sunny environment, and need to be moderately shaded in the summer. They thrive in loose, well-draining sandy loam soil.
How to care for and make living stones bloom
3. Cultivation and Care
For potting living stones, a deep pot is recommended. In the seedling stage, excessive humidity should be avoided to prevent rot. In the summer, when temperatures are high and the plant is semi-dormant, it should be slightly shaded and watered less. In winter, it needs plenty of sunlight, maintaining a growth humidity of above 13°C, with special attention to keeping the potting soil dry.
4. Propagation Methods
Living stones are mainly propagated by sowing seeds. As the seeds are fine, they should be mixed with fine sand and sown.
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