The uniqueness of cat claw fleshy leaves The maintenance method of cat claw fleshy leaves In the world of succulent plants, cat claw fleshy leaves have become the favorite of many gardening enthusiasts with their unique shape and bright colors. This kind of succulent plant not only has high ornamental value, but also is relatively simple to maintain. What is so special about cat claw fleshy leaves? How should we maintain it? This article will reveal you one by one. The unique features of cat's claw fleshy leaves, the scientific name is "Echeveria runyonii", which belongs to the genus Echeveria runyonii of the family Crassulaceae. Its leaves are long spoon-shaped and have small serrations on the edges, just like cat's claws. Therefore, the leaves are fleshy and brightly colored, usually pink, purple or green, and are very beautiful.
The unique feature of cat claw fleshy leaves lies in the shape and color of their leaves. According to the records in the book "China Succulent Plants", the leaves of cat claw fleshy leaves are changeable in shapes, some are long strips and some are round, giving people a feeling of ever-changing. The leaves are rich in color, and the colors will vary with the changes of seasons and light, which is pleasing to the eye. Maintenance methods for fleshy leaves in cat claws 1. Light and fleshy leaves in cat claws like enough sunshine, but avoid direct sunlight. In the high temperature season in summer, appropriate shade should be given to avoid sunburn on the leaves. According to the book "Handbook for the Conservation of Succulent Plants", it is introduced that 4-6 hours of scattered light per day can meet their growth needs.
2. Watering cat claw fleshy leaves does not require high water. Watering should follow the principle of "better dry than wet". Spring and autumn are the periods of vigorous growth, so watering frequency can be appropriately increased; during the high temperature season in summer, water should be reduced to avoid rotten roots; in winter, the soil should be kept dry.
3. Soil cat claws and fleshy leaves are suitable for growing in soil with good air permeability. You can choose to mix peat soil, perlite, vermiculite and other materials in a ratio of 1:1:1 to ensure soil permeability and drainage.
4. Fertilization Cat Claw fleshy leaves During the period of vigorous growth, compound fertilizer can be applied once a month. When fertilizing, care should be taken to avoid the fertilizer coming into contact with the leaves to avoid burning the leaves.
5. The reproduction of fleshy leaves of cat claw mainly adopts two methods: dividing and cutting. dividing is suitable for plants that grow faster. Divide the plants into several small plants and plant them separately. Cutting is suitable for plants that grow slower, insert the leaves or branches into the soil and plant them after taking root.
With its unique shape and bright colors, cat claw fleshy leaves have become the best among succulent plants. Understanding its maintenance methods allows us to better appreciate and maintain this beautiful succulent plant. I hope this article can help you with your cultivation path.