What plant is Huangbo? Introduction to Aizoaceae succulent plants

Habits of Huangbo

Huangbo is a succulent of the genus Faucaria in the Aizoaceae family, and spring and autumn are its peak growing seasons.

Huangbo is native to South Africa and likes a warm, dry, sunny environment. Its most suitable growing temperature is 18~24°C. It is not cold-tolerant but is drought-tolerant, and can receive sunlight all day. The care location should be bright, avoiding direct strong light.

Common propagation methods for Huangbo: division, sowing.

Planting and care tips for Huangbo

Care tips for Huangbo

Watering: It is drought-tolerant. During the spring and autumn growing season, water once every 2 weeks to keep the potting soil slightly moist, and reduce watering during high summer temperatures. In winter, water once every 6 weeks to keep the potting soil dry. Be careful not to wet the base of the leaves when watering.

Light: Full sun, with appropriate shading in summer. A layer of small gravel can be spread on the surface of the potting soil to help raise the soil temperature and promote flowering.

Fertilizing: It relatively likes fertilizer; fertilize once a month during the growing season. In summer, Huangbo is in a dormant state, so pause fertilizing.

Repotting: Repot every spring, and when repotting, cut off the shriveled leaves at the base.

Pests and diseases: Common pests and diseases include leaf spot and scale insects. Once found, promptly remove diseased leaves and spray with pesticide.

Propagation methods for Huangbo

Division: Carry out in 4~5 month together with repotting. Take the plant out of the pot, cut it apart from the roots, and plant the small offsets with roots directly. Plants without roots can first be inserted into a sand bed, and potted after rooting.

Sowing: Sow indoors in pots in 4~5 month, controlling the temperature at 22~24°C, and they will germinate in 2~3 weeks.

Suggested planting combinations: Sedum album, Echeveria pulvinata.