What plants belong to the Asclepiadaceae family?
Let me tell you about the plants in the Asclepiadaceae family and the introduction to the most common Asclepiadaceae green plants. Next, the editor of this site will introduce them to you.
Asclepiadaceae succulents have always been a relatively obscure category among the countless succulents, because they not only look simple and unadorned like cacti, but their sap also contains toxic alkaloids. Although they have beautiful flowers, in order to attract insects for pollination during the flowering period, most varieties will emit a faint smell of decay, so there are not many people who keep this kind of succulents!
3 types of obscure but interesting Asclepiadaceae succulents:
【1】Haworthia sweet ring:
Haworthia sweet ring, also known as Zebra Haworthia, belongs to the Asclepiadaceae, Haworthia genus succulents, native to Africa, and prefers a warm, dry, and sunny environment. Its appearance is somewhat similar to cacti, with fleshy leaves having a diamond structure, and the edges of the ridges have sharp sawteeth. The young leaves are emerald green, and the old stems are partially lignified. When mature, it usually blooms in summer, with unique and interesting flowers. Not only do the flowers have a standard star shape, but they also have regular zebra or leopard patterns, and the center of the pistil naturally forms a convex circle, much like a chocolate-covered donut, giving a sweet and lovely image, hence the name Haworthia sweet ring. In addition to Haworthia sweet ring, there are also chocolate sweet ring, pink flower sweet ring, and leopard pattern sweet ring, all named after their flower colors.
【2】Persian carpet:
Mentioning Persian carpet always makes people think of textiles with exotic patterns, who would think it can also be a succulent plant! Persian carpet, also known as giant dragon angle, belongs to the Asclepiadaceae, giant dragon angle succulents, native to the tropical regions of Africa, with fleshy stems that are green and have a diamond structure. There are dense and prominent thorn seats on the ridges, which look like unremarkable cactus trees from a distance, but when the flowering period comes, it will bloom eye-catching star-shaped flowers, and the flowers show bright and regular patterns, as delicate and beautiful as a Persian carpet!
【3】Purple dragon angle:
Purple dragon angle, also known as water buffalo horn, belongs to the Asclepiadaceae, water buffalo horn succulents, with fleshy stems that are light gray all year round, and thorn seats distributed neatly on the stems. In sufficient sunlight or when the temperature difference between day and night is significant, the originally gray fleshy stems can also show distinct purple patches, and the sharp thorn seats on the fleshy stems are called "purple dragon angle" for their appearance. Like other Asclepiadaceae succulents, it is also a summer-blooming variety, with red-brown star-shaped flowers, the center of the pistil concave, making it look like a distinct little star with a sense of立体, adding a touch of cuteness to its otherwise unremarkable appearance!
What plants belong to the Asclepiadaceae family?
Although Asclepiadaceae succulents are obscure, they are not difficult to care for:
Asclepiadaceae succulents prefer a sunny, warm, and dry environment. Due to their toxic sap and the smell during flowering, they are generally placed in well-ventilated outdoor or balcony environments for care. Their suitable growth temperature is between 10-32℃, avoiding waterlogging and excessive exposure in summer, and not tolerant to severe cold in winter, with an overwintering temperature not lower than 5℃. The cultivation medium is mainly sandy loam soil that is loose, breathable, and has good drainage, and陶粒 or coal cinder can be used as a base when potting to help prevent waterlogging and root rot. Daily maintenance requires watering when the soil is dry, and in spring and autumn, a thin fertilizer can be applied to promote vigorous growth and flowering. Propagation is mainly through cutting and seeding. Cuttings can be taken from a section of the stem, dried for the wound, and then planted; seeding propagation can be attempted during the flowering period by artificial pollination to increase the probability of seed setting.Although Asclepiadaceae succulents are a niche group, they have won the favor of many plant enthusiasts due to their simple maintenance and unique shapes when flowering. If you also like interesting succulents, Asclepiadaceae succulents are worth considering!
The above is the comprehensive introduction of the Asclepiadaceae plants and the most common Asclepiadaceae green plants by the Green Plant Enthusiast website, hoping to bring some knowledge about green plants to green plant enthusiasts.