What are the famous representative varieties of succulents?

The large climbing onion originates from the arid regions of southern Africa, and the plant has a large succulent bulb. The maximum diameter can reach 20-30 cm, and the skin is light green and glossy. It prefers cool conditions, and its cold tolerance and heat tolerance are both somewhat poor; it likes bright light and avoids direct sunlight. The common climbing onion is a summer-dormant type, while the large climbing onion is a winter-dormant type.

Large climbing onion

Morphological characteristics:

The large climbing onion is a perennial succulent herb. It has a large light green succulent bulb, 20-30 cm in diameter.

At the top of the bulb, slender green asparagus-like branches grow in a cluster, twining and climbing, with small green linear leaves on the branches; the leaves and branches fall off in the dry season. The flowers are greenish white, only 0.8 cm across.

The genus Bowiea has only 2-3 species, native to South Africa and Tanzania. It has a large succulent bulb, most of which is exposed above the ground, with a smooth greenish white skin.

At the top of the bulb, slender green branches grow in a cluster, and the leaves are reduced to linear form and often fall early. The flowers are very small, yellow or greenish white. This perennial herbaceous succulent is native to South Africa and Tanzania. Its distinguishing feature is a large green bulb, about 5-8 cm in diameter, from the top of which slender vines emerge, twining and climbing upward, resembling messy hair, with leaves reduced to needle-like scales. The flower stems branch well, are green, and can grow to 2-3 m, bearing small greenish white flowers from the tips, about 0.5 cm in diameter, with 6 petals, and 6 stamens and 1 white pistil visible in the center. There is another variety whose characteristics are completely similar to the common climbing onion, except that its green bulb is about 10-15 cm large, and it is called the large climbing onion.

Large climbing onion

Main value:

This species has a peculiar plant shape. It is a famous representative species among succulents and is also one of the most popular representative species of caudiciform succulents internationally at present. It does not have high light requirements and is very suitable for home cultivation.

The bulb contains medicinal components for treating heart disease.

The climbing onion has a peculiar plant shape and is a quite famous representative species among succulents. Its strange appearance and robust growth habits, especially its low light requirements, make it quite suitable for planting in bright indoor places, and it will bring you a feeling different from ordinary flowers.

Large climbing onion

Key care points:

After flowering, the branches and vines will gradually wither, and at this time it begins to slowly enter the dormant period. Gradually reduce watering, and during the dormant period do not water at all. The plant can be kept as it is in the pot (when planting, 2/3 of the bulb needs to be exposed above the surface), placed in a cool place. Wait until the growing season arrives and the leaves grow out, then begin watering. Some organic fertilizer can be applied appropriately, watering from beside the bulb, and try not to let water accumulate in the center of the bulb to prevent rot. In summer during high temperatures, pay attention to ventilation and light, and shade it if necessary. In winter during low temperatures, pay attention to cold protection and place it indoors to avoid frost damage. When the flower stems appear, be careful not to break them. If the flower stems are cut off, the vines will gradually dry up, and the bulb will split into two and become smaller, but if you want to propagate by dividing the bulb, this is actually feasible; however, for the bulb to swell, it will take several years.

The climbing onion can be propagated by seeds. The seeds are somewhat small and do not need to be covered with soil. They can be sown directly in a 3.5-inch pot with mixed Dabutie organic cultivation soil, keeping it moist. They germinate in about 10-14 days. During the growing period, Hyponex special formula for garden plants can be applied as a top dressing. After about 12-18 months (when the bulb is about 1-2 cm large), it can be repotted. After that, pay attention to cultivation and management, giving appropriate light, water, and fertilizer, so that the bulb grows larger year by year.