How to care for Sempervivum grass
The editor answers the experience of growing the succulent plant Sempervivum, how to care for it, and the editor will introduce it to netizens.
Many flower friends are vague about how to care for Sempervivum, which is a succulent plant of the百合科 soft-leaf Vasey's genus, also known as Crystal Hall. It is a natural variant of the treasure grass, prefers semi-shade, easily grows lateral buds, has small, crystal-clear stems, green leaves with a thin, long bristle at the tip, and the whole plant converges towards the leaf center. The windows on the leaves are small, crystal-clear, and usually green or yellow-green, turning dark green when exposed to strong sunlight and green during the dormancy period.
The flowering period of Sempervivum is in spring, and the flower branches are very thin. If not pollinated, the flower stems can be cut off to avoid consuming the nutrients of the plant. Growing Vasey's requires patience, as Sempervivum is one of the faster-growing varieties.
During the growing season, the whole plant looks very beautiful, and the potting soil should always be kept slightly moist because they prefer higher humidity, but this humidity is only when the roots are growing well. Flower friends should note that if the roots are not well developed and the soil is kept moist, it will rot the roots. The specific method to develop roots is to keep the soil slightly moist, plant the plant with dried wounds in a shady and well-ventilated place, wait for new roots to grow, and then gradually water and increase sunlight. If kept in the shade for too long, the plant will deform and grow tall, and it will take a long time to return it to its original state, but Sempervivum leaves are not prone to growing tall.
In the summer dormancy period, due to high temperatures, the plant grows slowly or stops growing, and the bottom leaves will gradually dry out. Keep the potting soil slightly dry throughout the summer, and water a little around the pot edge every month, avoiding the leaf center. High temperatures can cause the core and roots to rot. Maintain the moisture needed for the plant's roots to grow slowly or stop growing, and do not let the plant enter dormancy without water due to high temperatures, as it will take a long time to recover, and the roots will dry out completely. During the dormancy period, the plant may lose some of the moisture and nutrients from the leaves, leading to the drying and shrinking of the bottom leaves and the entire plant. In the summer, due to slow growth and high temperatures, the leaves of the whole plant basically shrink and become unfull, each season has its own beauty.
In winter, you can cover the plant with a transparent plastic cover, keep the potting soil slightly moist, and water a little each month to keep warm and increase humidity. Daytime sunlight can raise the temperature and the humidity is high, making the leaves particularly full and beautiful.
Sempervivum can be propagated by cross-pollination and seeding or hybrid pollination, easily grows lateral buds, and can also be topped to burst new buds. I haven't tried topping, but lateral bud propagation is relatively fast.
The above experience on how to care for Sempervivum may help you in your daily life!