These 5 succulents are great to look at and are also wonderful herbs
Many herb plants are easily mistaken for weeds, and most succulents look very cute, so few people know that they can also be used as herb plants, with their leaves, stems and roots all usable as medicine.
The succulents below can be eaten, and their leaves, stems and roots can all be used as medicine, with the branches and leaves full of moisture.
1. Purslane
Purslane is a wonderful wild vegetable, and it is very cold hardy. To grow purslane, choose loose, breathable, well-draining sandy soil; it fears long periods of waterlogging. It is a common weed by the roadside, and a delicious green vegetable on the dining table.
Purslane generally grows prostrate on the ground and is very easy to propagate. Even if it is pulled up and left in the sun for a few days, it will not die. Its taste is slightly sour and lemony, and there are many ways to eat it; most people make it directly into salad, or stir-fry and season it like spinach, and it can also be dried and used as a dried vegetable.
Its leaves are tender, and its ornamental value is also good. It is relatively easy to care for and suitable for beginners to grow.
2. Aloe
Aloe is one of the most popular succulents, because it has thick, fleshy leaves and a rosette-shaped form. Aloe likes a warm, dry environment year-round, and the growing soil should be loose, well-draining sandy soil.
Aloe leaves can be used to moisturize and to treat mild burns and sunburn. If you accidentally injure your hand, it can also be used to treat the wound and can help prevent scarring.
3. Heartleaf ice plant
Heartleaf ice plant, also called heartleaf iceplant, likes a warm, slightly dry environment year-round. The growing location should stay ventilated and bright, and the growing soil should be loose sandy soil. It likes a warm, slightly dry environment year-round, the growing location should stay ventilated and bright, give it at least 3 to 6 hours of light daily, and the growing soil should be loose, breathable, well-draining humus soil.
Heartleaf ice plant has very high nutritional value, and it is also very rich in vitamin C and other antioxidants, with good health benefits, and is suitable for eating in spring.
4. Sedum aizoon
Sedum aizoon is actually aizoon stonecrop, a very easy-to-grow succulent. It has particularly strong adaptability to the environment and is not picky about soil or climate. Stem cuttings root very easily, its leaves can be harvested continuously, the leaves can be eaten, and the roots and stems can be used to make Chinese herbal medicine.
To grow Sedum aizoon, be sure to choose loose, well-draining sandy soil and avoid waterlogged soil. During care, there is no need to water frequently, and it is best to keep at least six hours of light daily.
5. Rhodiola
When not in bloom, Rhodiola looks somewhat similar to Sedum aizoon. It has particularly strong adaptability to the environment and also has fairly good ornamental value.
Rhodiola generally grows in high, cold places where the environment is relatively harsh, the temperature is relatively low, there are strong winds, and the temperature difference between morning and evening is relatively large. Rhodiola can grow well in China's Northeast, Ningxia, Gansu and Tibet regions.
Rhodiola is also a wonderful herb that can relieve conditions such as qi deficiency and weakness, cold intolerance after illness, and shortness of breath and fatigue. It is a very common Tibetan Chinese herbal medicine.