Chinese name: Yuxin
Nickname: Ziyuxin
Scientific name: Crassula Vo lkensii
Family: Sedum Branch
Origin: Eastern South Africa
1. Morphological characteristics of the rain heart
The shape of the rain heart is very special, the spots on its leaves will appear purple, and some have Purple halo, very cute and loved by many flower lovers. The flowering period of Yuxin is in spring, it loves to bloom, and the flowering period is very long. The fleshy leaves of Yuxin are fusiform, opposite and closely arranged. The front of the green leaves has light brown or brown-purple fine dotted markings, like a drizzle in the The momentary freeze on the leaves is like the traces of nostalgia left by the slightest raindrops on the leaves.
2. Artificial Cultivation of Yuxin
Yuxin likes to bathe in the sun and likes a cool and semi-shady environment. Cold-resistant and heat-resistant, the suitable temperature for growth is 15-20 degrees Celsius, and the temperature in winter is not lower than 5 degrees Celsius. Spring, autumn and winter are suitable for full sun cultivation to prevent the plants from growing steeply and make the leaves brightly colored. The watering should not be too much, and it should be maintained in a semi-shady and ventilated place in summer. In the growing season, it is necessary to ensure sufficient water supply and keep the potting soil moist. Even in summer and winter, the potting soil cannot be kept dry for a long time, otherwise the root system will dry up and the plant will die. The requirements for the soil are not very high, and the medium requires loose sandy loam with good permeability.
3. The cutting method of Yuxin
During the cutting propagation of Yuxin, select the mother plant with good growth and no pests and diseases, cut the stem section of about 10 cm, and remove the lower part of the cutting Leaves, dry in the shade for 1 to 2 days. The rooting substrate must be well-drained. When cutting, the cuttings should be immersed in the soil 4 cm. Generally, they can take root in 7 days in summer. River sand or peat soil can be used as the rooting substrate. The ratio of sand and peat soil is 1:1. In order to reduce costs, Construction scraps containing broken bricks can also be used. Containers can be flower pots or plug trays. Do not over-water the cuttings during the rooting stage, the substrate can be kept dry, and the light should be at least 12 to 14 hours a day, so that rooting can be more rapid.
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