How to plant八宝景天 (Bapsajingtian)
Today's plant experience features the succulent plant八宝景天 (Bapsajingtian). Here's how to plant it, with a comprehensive introduction to follow.
八宝景天, also known as scorpion grass,华丽景天 (gorgeous sedum), and 长药景天 (long-herb sedum), is mainly distributed in the Northeast of China as well as in Hebei, Henan, Anhui, and Shandong provinces. It is a perennial succulent herbaceous plant.
八宝景天 thrives in strong light and dry, well-ventilated environments, and can tolerate temperatures as low as -20℃. It prefers soil that drains well, is drought-resistant and贫瘠-tolerant, and dislikes waterlogging. The plant is robust with relaxed management requirements.
Although sedum species are not strict about soil requirements, a general potting mix should be a combination of garden soil, coarse sand, and humus to ensure soil aeration. Potted plants should be placed in a sunny location to maintain deep green foliage. During the growing season, watering should not be excessive, following the principles of "alternating wet and dry" and "better dry than wet." Watering should only be done when the surface of the potting soil is completely dry, avoiding waterlogging in the pot, as this can easily cause root rot and disease.
During the rainy season with high humidity (July to August), watering should be strictly controlled. Generally, no additional fertilizer is needed, but liquid fertilizer can be applied during the growing period to maintain vigorous growth. The plants can overwinter in a greenhouse. During cultivation, attention should be paid to ventilation to prevent the occurrence of diseases and pests. The optimal growing temperatures are: 13-20℃ from March to September and 10-15℃ from September to the following March. Potted plants can be repotted every 2-3 years.
Propagation methods include seed sowing, division, and cutting propagation, with cutting propagation generally used because this variety is very easy to grow, and cuttings can be directly planted in the nursery with watering.
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