First, the cultivation method of raw stone flowers
1. Choose the right container and soil: To cultivate succulent raw stone flowers, we must first choose the right container and soil. Because the original stone is relatively small, in order to prevent the basin soil from accumulating water too deeply, it is suggested to choose shallow basin as the cultivation container. In addition, raw stone flowers are suitable for growing in porous soil, and sandy loam with good drainage can be used as cultivation substrate.
2, suitable temperature: flowers like the comfortable climate in spring all year round, even if the temperature is low in winter, there is a danger of high temperature tanning in summer, suitable for 15℃ to 25℃, so don't put it in direct sunlight outdoors in summer, and pay attention to moving to a warm room in winter.
3. Appropriate amount of water: In the process of maintaining the original stone, we should also give appropriate amount of water. Raw stone needs less water in the growth process, so it can be moderately reduced during maintenance, and it should be watered according to the degree of soil dryness and wetness. After the soil turns white, it can be properly watered and moisturized.
4. Appropriate lighting: Raw stone flowers should avoid direct sunlight in summer and be placed in a shady place. In winter, the outdoor temperature is low, so it should be placed in a place where you can get sunshine indoors.
5. Appropriate nutrition supplement: Proper nutrition supplement is needed during the maintenance of raw stone flowers, and different fertilizers need to be used according to the growth state of raw stone flowers when fertilizing. Before using them, it is necessary to pay attention to diluting the fertilizer with water to avoid the damage of the original stone flower caused by the high concentration of the fertilizer.
Second, the matters needing attention in the cultivation of succulent raw stone flowers:
1, raw stone flowers like warm, dry and sunny environment, the growth temperature is 20~24℃, and they are afraid of strong light and cold, so they should be cultivated on the balcony or window during the growing season.
2. The root system of raw stone flowers is developed, and it is generally better to plant them in deep pots. It is necessary to spread pebbles on the surface of the pot to clean and cool down.
3. Water once a week in spring, try to keep the soil dry, and don't spray water directly on plants to prevent cracks from rotting.
4. Move indoors in the hot summer season, open the window for ventilation and cooling, and control the water quantity.
5. Try to keep the temperature above 12 degrees in winter.
Brief introduction of the original stone flower:
Lithocarpus, a perennial succulent herb of Lithocarpus in Apricot family. Plants have almost no stems; Flowers are large, colorful, polygonal, smooth and hairless; The leaves are spherical, dark green, and the leaf epidermis is hard; The shape is changeable. Stone flowers bloom in summer and autumn every year, and the flowering period is very short, and each flower can only bloom for about a week.
Because it looks like a stone, people call it a flowering "stone". Lithospermum originated in the arid and barren desert area of southern Africa, and now it is distributed in many areas of China. Common producing areas are Fujian, Taiwan Province and Guangdong. They like warm, dry and sunny environment, are afraid of low temperature and strong light, and should grow in loose and breathable neutral sandy loam. There are mainly asexual reproduction and sexual reproduction, generally seed reproduction in natural state, and cutting reproduction in Africa.