What Plant Is the Succulent Guanyin Lotus? A Detailed Guide to Growing Guanyin Lotus
Nowadays people increasingly like to grow a few small flowers and plants to enrich their lives and soothe body and mind. In recent years, succulent plants have swept through the plant world, and many office workers and students have become obsessed with these small pots of succulents. But some people who do not pay attention to this area may still not understand them, so today we will give a little popular science lesson: what is the succulent Guanyin Lotus? How do you grow it? Pay attention, everyone~
What is the succulent Guanyin Lotus? Quite a few people may have a rough idea about this question, but when it comes to growing methods, many plant killers who claim they can "kill even a cactus" will get a headache. Next we will go step by step, starting from understanding, and learn together!
Guanyin Lotus, of the genus Sempervivum in the Crassulaceae family, is a relatively common succulent, one of what we often call ordinary varieties. But it was this ordinary variety that was the first succulent the editor killed. I believe everyone has encountered such a situation too, so how exactly should Guanyin Lotus be grown?
1. Native habitat and growing environment
It is native to the mountainous areas of Spain, France, Italy and other European countries. It likes a sunny, cool and dry environment and is an alpine succulent. In the high temperatures of summer and the cold of winter, the plant is in a dormant state. Its main growing season is in the cooler spring and autumn seasons. During the growing season it requires ample sunlight. If the light is insufficient, the plant shape will become loose and not compact, affecting its ornamental value. In a place with ample light, the leaves are thick and plump, the plant shape is compact, and the leaf color is beautiful.
2. Potting soil requirements
For pot cultivation, use loose, well-drained and airy soil rich in humus. It is best to use half leaf mold, half peat, and half coarse sand or vermiculite, with a small amount of bone meal calcium material mixed in appropriately, then mix evenly.
3. Growing and maintenance
Newly planted Guanyin Lotus should be watered as little as possible, keeping the soil half-dry to help the root system recover. After the roots have grown well, watering should follow the principle of "do not water until dry, and water thoroughly when you do," to avoid water accumulation and root rot. But it should not be too dry either, otherwise the plant will grow slowly, turn yellow, or even die. In summer the plant evaporates heavily, so attention should be paid to watering more. When the leaves lack water, they will look wilted, so the leaves should often be sprayed with water to keep them moist, but water accumulation in the pot must be avoided, otherwise it will cause root rot.
4. Growing temperature and environment
Guanyin Lotus likes a semi-shaded, warm environment. For daily growth, around 25 degrees is suitable. In winter, as long as the daytime temperature is above 15 degrees, and the nighttime temperature is not lower than 5°C, the plant can continue to grow, can be watered normally, and can be fertilized appropriately. If watering is controlled to make the plant dormant, it can also tolerate a low temperature of 0°C. It is not heat-tolerant. After May the plant's growth gradually stops and it enters the summer dormancy period. At home it can be placed under a corridor or on the inner side of a balcony and other places without direct sunlight, with good ventilation and no rain, and watering should be controlled and fertilizing stopped, so as to avoid plant rot caused by muggy heat, humidity, and water accumulation in the soil.
5. Propagation methods
Cuttings: Guanyin Lotus is generally propagated by cuttings from small side shoots, which can be done in sandy soil. After insertion, keep it slightly moist. After 2 to 3 weeks, once roots have formed under the small leaf rosette, it can be potted directly.
Sowing: Sow at around 20°C, and it will sprout in about 10 to 15 days. Although the seedlings grow relatively slowly, a large number of seedlings can be obtained at one time.
Leaf cuttings: The survival rate of leaf cuttings is low, so they are rarely used. But if part of it has already turned to water, you can still give it a try.
Tissue culture: This high-tech method can be tried by those who have the conditions and interest.
6. Notes: Guanyin Lotus likes moisture but should not be overly wet; under extreme dryness the leaf tips will scorch and wither; lack of light or too high a nighttime temperature easily causes the plant to grow leggy.
The above is the introduction to the succulent Guanyin Lotus and the related growing methods compiled by the editor. I wonder if everyone understands it? Growing flowers is all about being careful. If you want to shed the title of plant killer, you must pay more attention and be more cautious!