How to care for落地生根 (Crassula portulacea)
Today, I will explain to netizens how to care for 落地生根 and the related experience of flower planting, including the cultivation methods and techniques. Below is an introduction for you in detail.
Introduction: Today, the editor will talk to you about the green plant called 落地生根. As usual, let's first introduce the plant 落地生根. There are many aliases for 落地生根, and they all sound pleasant, such as "immortal bird" and "lantern flower". In fact, 落地生根 is a succulent plant that breaks the editor's definition of traditional succulents. Traditional succulents are generally small, while 落地生根 is relatively tall, with a plant height of about 50 to 100 centimeters.
落 地生根 is entirely emerald green, with some having brown edges on the leaves. The flowering period is usually from January to March in winter, indicating that 落地生根 is very cold-resistant. Next, let's talk specifically about the following issues that need attention when cultivating 落地生根 to grow to 1 meter high.
I. Environmental Issues
Firstly, the environmental issue. 落地生根 is mainly distributed in moist grasslands on slopes and roadsides. Therefore, it is especially suitable for cultivation in greenhouses and courtyards. Moreover, 落地生根 loves a bright, warm, and humid environment, and as it is very cold-resistant, it is also very suitable for outdoor growth.
The only thing to note is that 落地生根 prefers acidic soil. Therefore, if the soil is alkaline, it may be detrimental to the growth of 落地生根, and acidic treatment is needed. It is also best to loosen the soil frequently to improve its drainage.
How to care for 落地生根
II. Temperature Issues
The second point to note is the temperature issue. Due to the wide range of growth environments for 落地生根, it determines that its adaptable temperature is very easy to control, basically around room temperature of 20 degrees Celsius. Although 落地生根 is easy to survive, it is best not to place the newly acquired 落地生根 outdoors for cultivation.
Especially since many friends like to buy flowers during the flowering period, and the flowering period of 落地生根 is usually in winter, this is very disadvantageous for outdoor cultivation of 落地生根. The high temperature difference outdoors can affect the growth of 落地生根, and in severe cases, it may wither. Therefore, it is best to place the newly acquired 落地生根 indoors to allow it to grow.
III. Watering and Fertilizing
The third point is about watering and fertilizing. Since 落地生根 is very easy to survive, there is no need to water and fertilize too frequently. Although 落地生根 prefers a humid environment, it should not be watered excessively.