How to plant the Star美人
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Cultivation and Maintenance Techniques of the Succulent Bonsai Star美人
1. Morphological Characteristics
The Star美人 (pictured) is a perennial succulent plant. The plant is low, clustering with branching stems; the leaves are succulent, obovate, about 2cm long, alternate, swollen; the leaf color is blue-green, leaves become compact when sunlight is insufficient, the internodes elongate, and the plant is prone to fall over: when there is sufficient sunlight, the leaves turn blue-pink, the plant becomes shorter and creeping on the potting soil: the flowers are white, and the flowering period is mostly in spring.
2. Growth Habits
The Star美人 often grows in environments with abundant sunlight, fertile soil with good drainage, sandy soil, and warm and dry conditions. It is relatively cold-tolerant, drought-resistant, and afraid of waterlogging.
3. Cultivation and Maintenance
In the summer, when it's hot and the sunlight is strong, the Star美人 should be shaded appropriately, but not for too long, otherwise the stems and leaves will become soft and prone to falling over. In autumn, it can be placed in a sunny location, and the growth temperature should be maintained at around 10℃ in winter, reduce watering, and keep the potting soil slightly dry. The Star美人 is repotted in spring, with appropriate pruning of the stems and leaves during repotting.
4. Propagation Methods
The Star美人 is commonly propagated by播种 (seeding) and cutting. Seeding is done from February to May, using indoor potting, and germination occurs 12-15 days after sowing. Cuttings can be done throughout the year and are easy to survive, with both stem and leaf cuttings possible.
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