Introduction to succulent sapphire The flowering habits of succulent sapphire The maintenance skills of succulent sapphire The succulent plants have become the favorite of many plant lovers because of their unique form and easy-to-maintain characteristics. Among many succulent varieties, sapphire has won the love of many flower friends with its emerald green leaves and unique flowering habits. Let us reveal the mystery of the flowering of succulent sapphire and feel the unique charm of this "Jade Fairy". Introduction to fleshy sapphire The fleshy sapphire, the scientific name is Echeveria 'Green Jade', belongs to the genus Lithanthus of the family Crassulaceae. It is native to Mexico. Its leaves are fleshy and green, arranged in a rosette shape, just like emerald jade. The plant type of the sapphire is compact and the leaves are full. It has high ornamental value. The flowering habits of fleshy sapphire Sapphire blooming is one of its most charming characteristics. The sapphire blooms during the growing season (spring to autumn). The flowers are orange-yellow and the flower diameter is about 2-3 centimeters. During the flowering period, the plant type of the sapphire will become more spectacular, like a "Jade Fairy".
1. Blooming time The flowering time of sapphire is usually from May to August every year. The specific flowering time is affected by factors such as region and climate. The flowering time may vary slightly in different regions and years.
2. Flowering conditions Sapphire likes an environment with sufficient light and good ventilation. Under sufficient light, the leaves of the sapphire will be greener and the blossoms will be more gorgeous. Maintaining good soil drainage and avoiding water accumulation are also necessary to promote the flowering of the sapphire. condition.
3. Maintenance after flowering After the sapphire blooms, the residual flowers should be cut off in time to avoid consuming too much nutrients. Appropriate fertilization and watering should be carried out to keep the soil moist, which will help the sapphire continue to grow. Maintenance tips for fleshy sapphire 1. Illuminated sapphire likes sufficient light, but avoid direct light. During high temperatures in summer, appropriate shade should be given to avoid sunburn on the leaves.
2. Watering the sapphire is drought-resistant. Watering too much should not be done. The soil can be kept slightly moist during the growing season, and the watering frequency should be reduced in winter.
3. Fertilization During the sapphire growing season, appropriate fertilization can be applied, mainly nitrogen fertilizer and supplemented by phosphorus and potassium fertilizers. When applying fertilizer, be careful not to excessive to avoid causing fertilizer damage.
4. Sapphire can be propagated by leaf transplanting, plant dividing, etc. When transplanting, select healthy leaves and lay them on the moist soil to keep the soil moist. After taking root, you can transplant them.
With its emerald green leaves and unique flowering habits, fleshy sapphire has become the favorite of many flower friends. Understanding the flowering habits and maintenance skills of sapphire allows us to better appreciate the beauty of this "Jade Fairy". During the maintenance process, I believe that sapphire will bring us more surprises.
Note: The data in this article comes from the Manual for the Conservation of Succulent Plants (author: Li Ming) and is for reference only.