What is Scleranthus? Let us introduce you to this succulent plant

Scleranthus, also known as small pine green, is a succulent plant (succulent plant) of the Crassulaceae family, Sedum genus, with fleshy needle-like leaves, an evergreen herbaceous plant, native to Africa and Algeria. It has relatively high ornamental value.

Scleranthus

Morphological characteristics:

The plant has low branches, and the plant shape is approximately spherical; the old stems are grayish white, and the new branches are light green, then gradually turn grayish brown. The fleshy leaves resemble needles, but are slightly wider, about 1cm. They grow on the branches, are green, and the old leaves dry on the branches, forming cracks like those of a pine tree, showing smooth flesh long before they fall off. Stem. The small flowers are yellow, star-shaped.

Scleranthus

Growing environment:

It likes a cool, dry, and sunny environment, is drought-resistant and tolerant of water, enters semi-dormancy in summer when the temperature is above 27°C, and in winter can continue to grow under conditions where the minimum winter temperature is above 5 and there is sufficient sunlight.

Distribution range:

Native to Africa and Algeria, it can be grown in many places in China.

Scleranthus

Main value:

The propagation and maintenance of Scleranthus are very easy. Bonsai is relatively easy to make, simple to produce, and takes a short time to take shape; it can be potted for viewing and is suitable for making small bonsai. In fact, many kinds of succulent plants can create natural and unique bonsai, including twelve types of eagle, aloe, kylin, black witch, pine cone, and other succulents of different shapes. Fire ritual, Jinxing, Hime red pine tree, purslane tree, desert rose, Sihaibo, and others can also be used, as well as night scenes, such as bonsai made from various different succulents. Therefore, based on the characteristics of various succulent plants, we can infer from one another and produce bonsai of different styles and shapes.