Zaolinyu Gen
The editor answers netizens' questions about the explanation of the succulent plant Yin Guang Yu, Zaolinyu Gen Yin Guang Yu, next the editor will introduce.
Zaolinyu Gen Yin Guang Yu is native to the Little Karoo Plateau in South Africa, a perennial herb, very fleshy and tufted. Opposite leaves are united at the base to form a fleshy sheath, the leaf surface is rounded and convex, similar to ovate, the fleshy leaves are slightly asymmetric. The leaf epidermis is thin and the surface is smooth. Ovate leaves are large, 1-3 cm, base united. Young plants are solitary, while old plants are dense and tufted. Leaf color ranges from light green to light gray green, flowers bloom from the gap between two leaves, pink flowers, petals slightly curved, diameter about 3-5 cm, usually only one flower per plant, and the blooming of tufted plants is spectacular.
Zaolinyu Gen Yin Guang Yu blooms in the afternoon with sufficient sunlight and closes at night, such opening during the day and closing at night lasts for about 7 days. If it encounters cloudy and rainy days or insufficient light in the cultivation place, it is difficult to open. The plant is cross-pollinated, and Yin Guang Yu plants are easy to form tufts. Each year, 2 heads are shed from 1, and if a large tuft is cultivated, the number of shed heads in the following year will decrease to 1, at this time the plant can be divided. Separate a cluster of small tufts to allow the nutrients to regenerate and the heads to gradually normalize. However, tufted plants are more beautiful and spectacular.
Zaolinyu Gen Yin Guang Yu dormancy in summer and grows in other seasons. The shedding period of Yin Guang Yu is relatively long and can extend throughout the growing season. During the shedding period, it should be exposed to more sunlight, less water, and also avoid sunburn. The shedding of Yin Guang Yu is the slow drying of the outer old skin, providing nutrients to the new plant, and the new leaves and old leaves can grow simultaneously.
The planting material for Zaolinyu Gen Yin Guang Yu should focus on water permeability and breathability. This variety is not heat resistant and must be shaded in summer. During the shedding period of Yin Guang Yu, water can be supplemented appropriately. This variety needs water when it is completely dry, otherwise, the new leaves are prone to sunburn or wither. The semi-woody stems support the entire leaf, forming a beautiful old stem. Watering when dry, without soaking the pot. Shading the entire summer, placed in a bright and ventilated area with scattered light, and only a small amount of water is given in summer, as excessive water can cause rot. After the temperature drops in autumn, watering can be resumed, step by step. There is no need to supplement water when the plant is full, and water should be added immediately when the opposite leaves show slight wilt. In winter, avoid low temperatures that can cause frostbite, and there is no problem at -3 degrees Celsius with dry potting soil. There are significant differences between north and south, and flower friends should cultivate according to their own environment. Propagation can be done through seeding or dividing the tufts, as only tufted plants look beautiful.
This article shares the method of introducing Zaolinyu Gen Yin Guang Yu as a reference suggestion for everyone.