The cultivation method of Xianzhi Orchid
The editor introduces the cultivation method and detailed explanation of the differences between Xianzhi Orchid and Crab Claw Cactus, and will introduce to you next.
Four plants that are difficult to distinguish
Hello, everyone, welcome to this issue's content. I'm your old friend Xiaohua. I heard that recently, many friends have made some mistakes in recognizing plants while happily raising flowers. Actually, this really can't be blamed on everyone, as there are simply too many plants displayed in the market, and some of them really look alike.
So, what are the plants in life that look similar and are very deceptive? Let's first listen to Xiaohua's answer!
(One)
The first one is Crab Claw Cactus.
Also known as Christmas Cactus, it is an epiphytic succulent plant of the cactus family, good at branching and thornless. The plant is originally from the Brazil area and is now widely planted in parks and flower gardens across China, making it a first-class ornamental plant. The flowering period of Crab Claw Cactus mainly focuses on the end of the year, that is, November and December. Whether the plant can bloom smoothly is actually related to climate and light conditions, so friends who grow this flower in indoor pots can adjust the flowering period by controlling temperature and light.
The second one is Xianzhi Orchid.
In legend, it is a brother of Crab Claw Cactus. The plant prefers a warm, humid, well-ventilated, and safe environment. When cultivating, it is generally suitable to use loose, breathable, and rich humus acid soil. Of course, except for alkali soil, they will show obvious intolerance reactions, and normal neutral soil is also usable planting material.
However, moderate shading is also very necessary for Xianzhi Orchid, as it is not a full-sun plant and does not like to be exposed to direct sunlight for a long time, especially in extreme climates like midsummer, when everyone should do a good job in sun protection and shading for the plants.
Summary: The differences between the two are mainly reflected in the following aspects. First, the sawtooth edges of the Xianzhi Orchid's fleshy leaves are smooth and rounded, while the corresponding position of the Crab Claw Cactus is obviously curved, rough, and unrestrained, like a series of arrogant crab claws; second, the growth habits of the plants are different, with the former facing upward and growing vertically, and the latter slightly drooping; third, at the moment, Xianzhi Orchid is in the budding period, while Crab Claw Cactus is a famous autumn and winter flower, and they are fundamentally different.
(Two)
The first one is Zi Zhenzhu.
Also known as Nuremberg Pearl, it is a high-quality succulent plant of the Sedum family, Sempervivum genus, known for its unique purple leaves, which have made it famous and highly ornamental. Additionally, the leaf shape of Zi Zhenzhu is also very interesting, with the leaf edges slightly tinged with white, creating a striking white and purple combination.
The second one is Lan Shiliu.
Also known as Pi's Shiliu, it comes from the Sedum family, Sempervivum genus. In appearance, it has a strong stem that is prone to xerophytization, with a moderate plant size and thin, light leaves covered with a thick layer of white powder, and the center is concave, like a water drop inverted. Lan Shiliu was first discovered in the succulent-rich country of Mexico and can be used for potted plants or combined with other similar species to create a composite potted plant, with great potential and high plasticity, which is why it is loved by many.
Summary: Although at first glance, the leaf shapes of Zi Zhenzhu and Lan Shiliu are similar, and some flower friends have reflected that Yudie is another long-lost brother of theirs, but in fact, the leaf colors of these three succulents are very different, being mysterious and elegant purple, light and quiet blue, and vibrant green, respectively. Therefore, everyone can start with this to clearly distinguish them.
The detailed introduction of the cultivation method of Xianzhi Orchid and the detailed explanation of the differences between Xianzhi Orchid and Crab Claw Cactus introduced above, do you know now?