Appearance characteristics, growth habits, reproduction methods, maintenance points In the world of succulent plants, succulent raiders and peach are undoubtedly two bright stars. They each have unique charms and attract the attention of countless plant lovers. What is the difference between the two? This article will take you to have an in-depth understanding of the difference between meat and peach, making you more comfortable in the cultivation process. Appearance characteristics 1. The fleshy soldier, the scientific name of Echeveria 'Imperial Guard', belongs to the genus Lichthys of the family Crassulaceae. Its leaves are emerald green and have red or purple-red edges on the edges, just like a soldier's armor, hence the name "The soldier". Its plant type is compact and the leaves are closely arranged, giving people a sense of firmness.
2. Bitao Bitao, scientific name Prunus persica var. Nucipersica belongs to the peach genus of the Rosaceae. Its leaves are dark green, with serrated leaf margins, smooth leaf surfaces, pink or white flowers, five petals, beautiful flower shape and high ornamental value. Growth habits 1. Meat soldiers like an environment with sufficient sunshine and good ventilation. During the growing season, the soil needs to be kept moist, but it is not advisable to accumulate water. In winter, watering can be appropriately reduced to keep the soil slightly moist. It has strong cold resistance., can withstand low temperatures of minus 5 degrees Celsius.
2. Bitao Bitao likes light and has strong cold resistance, but is afraid of waterlogging. During the growing season, the soil needs to be kept moist, but it is not advisable to accumulate water. In winter, watering can be appropriately reduced to keep the soil slightly moist. It has good cold resistance and can withstand minus 10 degrees Celsius. Breeding method 1. Meat soldiers can be propagated through leaf and cuttage. Take out healthy leaves, dry the wound and insert them into the soil, keep the soil moist, and you can take root and germinate. When cuttage breeding, you can choose strong branches, insert them into the soil, keep the soil moist, and you can take root.
2. Bitao and peach can be propagated through sowing, grafting and cuttage. When sowing and breeding, it needs to be carried out in spring. Sowing the seeds in the soil and keeping the soil moist can germinate. When grafting and breeding, the branches of the peach can be grafted onto other peach trees. When propagating by cuttage, you can choose strong branches and insert them into the soil to keep the soil moist to take root. Maintenance points 1. The maintenance points of meat soldiers are as follows: (1) Keep the soil ventilated and drained well;(2) Increase watering appropriately during the growing season and reduce watering in winter;(3) Apply fertilizers appropriately to promote plant growth;(4) Avoid direct sunlight to avoid sunburn on the leaves.
2. The key points for the maintenance of green peaches are as follows: (1) Keep the soil ventilated and drained well;(2) Increase watering appropriately during the growing season and reduce watering in winter;(3) Apply fertilizer appropriately to promote plant growth;(4) Avoid waterlogging to avoid root decay.
There are certain differences between fleshy soldiers and peach in appearance, growth habits, reproduction methods and maintenance points. Understanding these differences will help us better take care of these beautiful plants during the cultivation process. I hope this article can provide you with some help on the road to cultivating fleshy plants.