How to care for the "Longwangge" succulent
The editor provides an introduction to the "Longwangge" succulent for netizens, discussing how to care for it. Here is a detailed explanation for you.
When talking about how to care for the "Longwangge" succulent, it is necessary to briefly mention this plant to our fellow gardeners. Its real scientific name should be "Stapelia grandiflora," belonging to the Asclepiadaceae family. "Longwangge" is a name given by merchants, and some gardeners also call it "犀牛角" (rhinoceros horn). Anyway, let's get back to the topic. Below, we will look at its care methods.
The "Longwangge" succulent is relatively easy to care for, drought-resistant and semi-shade tolerant. It should be protected from direct strong sunlight. Spring and autumn are its growing seasons, while in the summer, high temperatures may cause it to enter full or partial dormancy (during dormancy, watering should be controlled to prevent root rot, and fertilizing is not suitable). It needs to survive the winter with temperatures above 12°C, prefers fertile, well-draining sandy soil, and during the growing season, it can be watered adequately but should not accumulate water. In winter, the potting soil should be kept slightly dry.
Propagation of the "Longwangge" succulent is also relatively easy, either by division or cutting, both of which are easy to survive.
There may also be some other interesting information about the "Longwangge" succulent that fellow gardeners might be interested in. Its flowering period is generally in autumn, around August. It usually takes about 3 years to bloom, while播种 (播种 means sowing) of the "Longwangge" succulent may take a bit longer, about 4-5 years!
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