Chinese name: Loach palm

Latin name: Senecio pendulus

Aliases: Dilong, Chuying

Family: Compositae

Distribution area: distributed in southern my country

1. Morphological characteristics of loach palm

The whole plant of loach palm is short and small, with many rhizomes and cylindrical shape, with metamorphic stems , Most of them are bent and prostrate on the ground, with nodes about 30 cm long, basically lying flat on the ground, most of the stems creeping on the ground have roots, the nature of the plants is soiled and rooted, the surface of the stems has hard thorns, and there are stripes, gray-green Or dark brown, the flower is red at the top of the stem, and the leaves are linear and dry and persist on the metamorphic stem, and the shape resembles a loach.

2. Habits of Loach Palm

Loach Palm likes a warm and sunny growing environment, and it must be grown in a place with light when entering the room. If the light is insufficient, the stem will become soft , Summer is the dormant period of the plant, watering should be controlled during the dormant period, fertilization should be cautious, and the adaptability is strong. Loose and well-drained sandy soil is appropriate, with drought tolerance, and slight frost damage does not affect growth.

3. Cultivation of Loach Palm

Loach Palm is mostly used for cuttings. During the growing season, take the succulent stem segments, dry them a little and insert them in plain sandy soil, control the watering, keep the pot soil slightly moist, and root easily. The root system is shallow, so it is advisable to cultivate in shallow pots and spread gravel on the soil surface. Potting soil requires well-drained sandy loam. Summer hot and humid seasons should be shaded, and watering should be limited. The fertilizer and water in cultivation should not be too large, so as to keep the pot slightly dry. In winter, put it in a sunny place indoors and maintain a temperature of 10 °C for faster growth. For the dense bushes, some too dense stem sections can be thinned at any time to maintain the plant shape.

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