Meat Plant Flower Appreciation - "David"
Today, the editor will introduce some knowledge about the meat plant David, the appreciation of "David" meat plant flowers, let's take a look together!
David, Crassula lanuginose V.pachystemon, belongs to the family Crassulaceae, genus Sedum. The cultivated species is native to South Africa.
David is a small species of meat plant. The stem is thin, the leaves are succulent, round-ovate, or melon-shaped, with thin edges, bulging in the middle, resembling small go stones, opposite, green. New branches and leaves grow between the stems and leaves, forming a tufted appearance. The whole plant has white villi, the hair on the back of the leaves is sparse, the hair on the front of the leaves is more delicate, the arrangement and length of the hair on the leaf margin are neat, like "eyelashes". Under sufficient sunlight, or when temperature differences increase, or when the soil is dry, the stems and leaves will change color. Some leaves have a red blush in the green; some whole plants turn red or purple; others have green leaves, red stems, and white villi, creating a bright color combination that enhances its ornamental value.
Although small, David is easy to manage and care for. It can be planted in a small pot with a diameter of about 9 centimeters. It prefers a warm, dry, and sunny environment. It is drought-tolerant and semi-shaded, but afraid of strong sunlight and excessive moisture. The suitable temperature for growth is 15-25 degrees Celsius, and the temperature in winter should not be lower than 5 degrees Celsius. The potting soil should be a mixture of decomposed leaf soil and coarse sand, with a small amount of bone meal and dried cow dung added. Those who want to save trouble can use the meat plant flower special soil sold in the market. Besides placing it in a sunny indoor area in winter, it should be kept outdoors for the rest of the year to receive sufficient sunlight and fresh air. However, during the plum rain season and heavy rain, it should be temporarily moved indoors to prevent being washed by the rain or forming waterlogging, and ventilation should be enhanced. In the summer, with high temperatures and strong sunlight, it should be properly shaded. Watering should be done in small amounts and frequently to prevent excessive moisture and prolonged drought. Propagation method: cutting.
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