Fleshy plant anti-freezing experiment
This is a detailed introduction about the experience of the fleshy plant "Baxian Dais", the anti-freezing experiment of fleshy plants. Let's take a look together.
Firstly, I would like to report on the condition of some fleshy plants that were kept outdoors during this winter. The results of the experiment were unexpected. Apart from "Zi Xian Yue" which completely froze to death, the others all survived. The winter conditions in Weihai area: it starts to freeze below zero from December and lasts until about March, often with snow. The coldest temperature can reach minus 10 degrees Celsius, usually around minus 2 to 5 degrees Celsius, and there are frequent strong winds, so the actual temperature should be a bit lower. The survivors include: Fojia cao, Bao Xue Wan Nian cao, Ji Xing Mei Ren, Ta Song, and Guanyin Lian.
All are from the Crassulaceae family. Unexpectedly, Ji Xing Mei Ren and Ta Song also survived. Guanyin Lian belongs to the Sedum genus, which is a high-altitude plant, so it is more cold-resistant. Other卷娟 (juan xuan) types can be inferred similarly.
After this test, it is concluded that most of the Sedum genus, Fojia cao genus, and Crassula genus can survive temperatures below minus 10 degrees Celsius. So, children with courtyards and balconies are lucky~ For the problem of flower bed paving in northern regions, these fleshy plants can be used to solve it. However, there is a prerequisite; the plants must be settled in the courtyard before the early autumn, as it takes 3 months for the plants to root.
Then there is the issue of watering for outdoor plants. In winter, there is no need to consider it at all because of the snow. Of course, watering is necessary in spring, autumn, and summer. Outdoor ventilation is good, so there is no need to worry too much. In my courtyard, I just spray the plants directly with a water gun...
In addition to the low temperature in winter, there is also the problem of high temperature in summer for outdoor cultivation of fleshy plants. The highest temperature in Weihai last year was 33 degrees Celsius, but this area belongs to the marine climate with many winds, so it is relatively cool. Only the Bao Xue Wan Nian cao in the flower beds suffered from continuous heavy rain, causing some minor rotting, which I promptly cleaned up. However, the characteristic of Bao Xue Wan Nian cao is that it has a strong root system, and once the roots are established, it recovers and grows very quickly, covering the entire flower bed in just one month.
Comparison between "Baxian Dais" and "Yi Nü Xin". Actually, it is quite easy to distinguish between the two varieties:
1. The shape of the new bud in the center of the leaf;
2. Whether there is a new growth point on the stem;
3. The size and shape of the leaves.
Many sellers have been mistaking Yi Nü Xin for Baxian Dais, causing more and more misunderstandings. This cannot be blamed on the businesses. Popular science needs to be improved slowly. Whether it is scholars or enthusiasts, more communication and effort will lead to more positive energy.
The above is a comprehensive introduction to the anti-freezing experiment of fleshy plants, Baxian Dais VS Yi Nü Xin comparison chart. I hope it brings some knowledge about green plants to green plant enthusiasts.