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What are the characteristics of Saxifraga? A comprehensive guide

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Saxifraga stolonifera, a perennial evergreen herbaceous plant in the genus Saxifraga of the family Saxifragaceae, has slender stolons densely covered with curled long glandular hairs and scaly leaves. It is produced in Hebei, Shaanxi, Gansu, Jiangsu, Anhui and other places.

Alternative names for Saxifraga stolonifera

Shiheye, JINXIAN DIAO FURONG, LAOHU ER, JINSI HEYE, ERDUO HONG

Growth habits of Saxifraga stolonifera

Perennial evergreen herbaceous plant. Plant in small pots with leaf mold or peat soil, requiring good drainage. Apply liquid fertilizer once every 2~3 weeks during the growing season.

Relatively cold-tolerant; it will not be harmed at a winter room temperature of 5°C. Variegated varieties have poorer cold tolerance and are best kept above 15°C.

Relatively shade-tolerant; provide 50%~60% shade in summer. Tricolor saxifrage requires slightly stronger sunlight, otherwise its colors will not be vivid. It needs sufficient water during the growing season. After flowering there is a dormant period, during which watering should be reduced.

Main values of Saxifraga stolonifera

Ornamental: Saxifraga stolonifera has long, creeping, trailing stems, with small plantlets borne at the stem tips, like gold thread hanging a hibiscus. It can be used for greening rock gardens, or potted for indoor hanging display.

Medicinal: The whole plant of Saxifraga stolonifera can be used as medicine. Functions and indications: dispel wind, clear heat, cool blood and detoxify. Treats rubella, eczema, otitis media, erysipelas, cough, blood vomiting, lung abscess, abnormal uterine bleeding, and hemorrhoids.

The flower language of Saxifraga stolonifera

Continuity

True love

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