Chinese name: Yale Dance

Latin name: Pailulacaria afra var.foliis-variegatis

Aliases: Zebra purslane, Gongsun Tree, jade leaves, golden branches and jade leaves

Distribution area: southern Africa

Subject: Purslane Central Seeds

1. Morphological characteristics of the dance of Yale

Yalezhiwu, also known as Mosaic Yingongsun tree, is a variety of the genus Purslane in the Purslane family. Old stems purple-brown, young branches purple-red, branches nearly horizontal, fleshy leaves opposite, green, obovate. The plants of Yalezhiwu are relatively short, the branches are also relatively thin, the fleshy stems are reddish-brown or gray-white, the fleshy leaves are alternately opposite, and the edges of the new leaves have a pink halo. The leaf margin becomes a thin pink line until it disappears completely. Most of the leaves are yellowish white, only a small part in the center is light green. The small flowers are pale pink, and the ornamental value is not high.

2. Growth habit of Yale Dance

Yale Dance is native to South Africa and likes sunny and warm, dry environment. Its leaf shape and color are more beautiful, and it has a certain ornamental value. Although it can grow normally under the conditions of semi-shade and scattered light, the color of the brocade on the leaves will decrease, and the distance between the stem nodes will be elongated, making the plant loose and not compact, affecting the viewing. Widely distributed in temperate and tropical regions of the world. Potted plants can be placed next to TVs and computers, which can absorb radiation, and can also be planted indoors to absorb substances such as formaldehyde and purify the air.

3. The planting method of Yale Dance

The shape of Yale Dance bonsai can be carried out by combining the method of tying and pruning. Different forms such as dry type and inclined dry type. Since it is a fleshy stem, do not squeeze the metal wire into its epidermis when tying it, otherwise it will cause the fleshy stem to tear. The branches are sparse, the long branches are slightly drooping, and the canopy is mostly natural, elegant and elegant, with proper density, which is very distinctive. It can also take advantage of its small and dense leaves, often pruning, to promote small branches, and to cultivate the crown into a compact triangle or steamed bread shape. For the dance of Yale that has survived from cuttings, it can be slightly tied, trimmed, planted in small pots, and accompanied by strange stones, which will become exquisite, lovely, delicate and unique miniature bonsai.

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