Nickname: it is affectionately called "donkey flower" because of its very similar appearance, and it is also called stone flower because it looks like a stone.

Family: original stone flower

Origin: South Africa and Namibia

Planting skills of original stone flower

1, potted seedlings

Before the seedlings enter the pot, the roots should be slightly trimmed and cut off by about half, so that they can take root and thrive in the future. Don't just trim the roots. The root system is too long, the plants grow badly and the seedlings grow slowly. Some raw stone flowers have peat at their roots. It's best to take it out first and then put it in the pot. Soak it in water to soften peat. After pruning the roots and clearing the soil, it takes about 3 days to completely dry. You can put some carbendazim on it for disinfection.

Plant with soil

The original stone flower can be prepared according to the ratio of peat: ruby soil: Samoan soil: particles = 3: 3: 1. After mixing the soil, the raw stone flowers can be potted. Spray the soil until it is slightly wet, then put it in a pot, and don't water it after one week. This way, the raw stone flower is not so easy to rot. Don't bury the roots of raw stone flowers too deep, because they will be covered with ruby soil in the end. When burying the original stone, be sure to bury the roots in the soil and all the stems in the ruby soil.

3. Plenty of light

Raw stone flowers must have enough light, otherwise their legs will be long and look like a pair of pants, which makes people want to cry. Therefore, in the case of good ventilation, we must give it sufficient sunshine. But avoid the scorching sun at noon in summer. You can use full sunshine at other times. Don't move the original stone flower at will during dormancy, otherwise problems may occur due to the change of light and surrounding humidity.

4. Water control

Raw stone flowers don't need much water. After all, the plants are too small. It doesn't matter if you water the soil until it is completely dry. It is drought-tolerant, but don't let it dry for too long, or the roots will dry up. Remember to water it thoroughly, not just half. Stop watering completely during the summer dormancy period, so that it can spend the summer safely in a dry environment.

Keep ventilation

The living environment of raw stone flowers must be ventilated, especially in summer, where the climate is hot. The breeze can take away the temperature and moisture on the surface of leaves and make them spend the summer safely. It can also help the epidermis to dry smoothly during molting.

6, molting care

The original stone flower usually molts in spring, starting from the end of 65438+February. Don't water any more at this time. You can't water it at all Its old leaves will provide enough nutrition for new plants, so don't worry. Don't water it before peeling it, or the raw stone flower may have long legs.

7. Long leg treatment

It's really hard to describe what the stone flower looks like after its long legs. The reason is nothing more than too much water or insufficient light. What should we do to restore its short and solid appearance? First, stop watering and resume watering after molting. Water. Tear the old leaves for the second time. Gently pinch the swollen bottom. When you really think there are small leaves inside, peel off the outer layer, don't go to the bottom, and leave some connections at the bottom. Leave it like this. Don't worry. When the skin is peeled off, its new leaves will become shorter and longer.