What kind of herbaceous plant is Saxifraga stolonifera? Let's get to know it

Other names of Saxifraga stolonifera

Stone lotus leaf, golden thread hanging hibiscus, tiger ear, golden silk lotus leaf, red ear

Growth habits of Saxifraga stolonifera

Perennial evergreen herbaceous plant. Plant in small pots with leaf mold or peat soil, requiring good drainage. Apply liquid fertilizer once every 2~3 weeks during the growing season.

Relatively cold-tolerant; a winter room temperature of 5℃ will not cause damage. Variegated varieties have poorer cold tolerance and are best kept above 15℃.

Relatively shade-tolerant; provide 50%~60% shade in summer. Tricolor Saxifraga stolonifera requires slightly stronger sunlight, otherwise the colors will not be vivid. Sufficient water is needed during the growing season. After flowering there is a dormant period, so water less.

Main values of Saxifraga stolonifera

Ornamental: The stems of Saxifraga stolonifera are long, creeping and drooping, with small plantlets at the stem tips, just like golden thread hanging hibiscus. It can be used for rock garden landscaping, or potted for indoor hanging display.

Medicinal: The whole plant of Saxifraga stolonifera can be used as medicine. Functions and indications: dispel wind, clear heat, cool blood and detoxify. Treats rubella, eczema, otitis media, erysipelas, cough, vomiting blood, lung abscess, abnormal uterine bleeding, and hemorrhoids.

Flower language of Saxifraga stolonifera

Continuous

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