What kind of succulent plant is Adromischus cooperi?

Adromischus cooperi is a perennial herbaceous plant of the genus Adromischus in the Crassulaceae family. It prefers a sunny, well-ventilated, dry and cool environment, and can also grow in partial shade, but grows poorly in overly shady places.

Adromischus cooperi

Morphological characteristics:

The plant is short, with a short grayish-brown stem. The leaves are basically elongated cylindrical, with the lower part being almost cylindrical for a long stretch, and the upper part slightly wider and slightly flattened, nearly ovate. The leaves are 2.5 to 5 cm long and 1 to 2 cm wide, with a rounded convex back and a relatively flat front. The leaf margin at the tip has wavy wrinkles. The epidermis is hairless and glossy, and the leaf color is grayish-green with dark purple spots. The inflorescence is 25 cm tall, with a cylindrical flower tube 1 cm long, green in the upper part and purple in the lower part. The corolla is 5-lobed, purple, with white edges.

Adromischus cooperi

Growing environment:

In summer, when temperatures are high, the plant basically stops growing. It should be kept well ventilated, protected from scorching sun, and watered sparingly. In winter, it has low temperature requirements and can grow normally above 7°C. It should be watered appropriately to keep the soil moderately moist, and given plenty of sunlight; if watering is reduced to induce dormancy, it can also tolerate low temperatures of 3°C. The growing season is the cool season, and the watering principle of "water thoroughly after the soil dries out" should be followed to prevent waterlogging, otherwise it is prone to rot. About every 20 days, a compound fertilizer low in nitrogen and high in phosphorus and potassium, or a diluted decomposed liquid fertilizer, can be applied. If there is dust on the leaf surface, it can be sprayed and rinsed with water at a suitable temperature. Repot every 1 to 2 years. The potting soil can be leaf mold mixed with some vermiculite, coarse sand or perlite; adding some plant ash and decomposed bone meal gives even better results.

Adromischus cooperi

Main value:

Adromischus cooperi has unusual leaf shapes and distinctive colors. The plant is not large and the root system is relatively shallow, so it is suitable for planting in small, shallow pots and for decorating windowsills, small tables, desks and other places, with a unique charm.