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Aptenia cordifolia, which is what you call "tianqi", belongs to the Aizoaceae family. Aptenia cordifolia is a perennial evergreen herbaceous plant, with purplish-red flowers, and its flowering period is July-August.

Aptenia cordifolia likes warm, dry, soft and ample light, tolerates partial shade and drought, and does not tolerate waterlogging, and has a certain degree of cold tolerance. It dislikes direct strong light, high temperatures and excessive moisture, and cannot be exposed to rain for long periods. April to September is its peak growing season, when it should be given ample light, but during the high temperatures of midsummer it still needs appropriate shading to avoid yellowing of the branches and leaves caused by intense sun exposure. However, it also cannot be too shaded, otherwise the plant shape will become loose and it will bloom sparsely, so it is best to hang it under a shade shed, under tree shade, on the inner side of a balcony or in other places without direct sunlight for care, and pay attention to good ventilation, avoiding a stuffy and hot environment. The growing temperature is 15-25 degrees, and below 5 degrees it is afraid of freezing.

Propagation is mainly by cuttings. Cuttings are simple: cut a branch for cuttings, leave a section of stem below the leaves, let it dry for a few hours, and after the wound is dry, insert it into loose, breathable, sterile soil; it will take root in about three weeks.

Aptenia cordifolia is also a common vegetable on the market. It can generally be used for cold dishes: after blanching in boiling water, add seasonings and mix well. It can also be stir-fried, made into soup, used as filling, or used as an ingredient for hot pot, etc. The dishes made from it are emerald green in color, tender and smooth in texture, and delicious.

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