What alternative and elegant names does the succulent Mingyue have?

Common name of Mingyue

Mingyue is commonly known as Huangyulian.

Habits of Mingyue

Mingyue is a succulent plant in the genus Sedum of the family Crassulaceae, and spring and autumn are its growing seasons.

Mingyue is native to Mexico and likes a warm environment with plenty of sunlight. Its suitable growing temperature is 18~25°C. It tolerates partial shade and also tolerates drought, and can grow with moderate watering during the growing season.

Mingyue is a full-sun plant, and its leaves turn golden yellow when there is sufficient light.

The commonly used propagation method for Mingyue: cuttings.

Care tips for Mingyue

Soil: repot once every 2~3 years, in spring. Use a mix of fertile garden soil and coarse sand for the potting soil, and add a small amount of bone meal.

Watering: keep the potting soil slightly moist during the growing season. In summer, the plant enters a semi-dormant period, so reduce watering and keep the potting soil dry. In winter, watering depends on room temperature; water when dry and wait when moist.

Fertilizing: fertilize 2~3 times throughout the year, using diluted cake fertilizer water or a special fertilizer for succulents, and avoid overfertilizing, which can cause the leaves to become sparse and soft and the plant's form to deteriorate.

Pests and diseases: common pests and diseases include anthracnose and scale insects. When anthracnose occurs, spray with a 500-fold dilution of 50% thiophanate wettable powder.

Propagation methods for Mingyue

Cuttings: cuttings can be taken throughout the year, with the best results in spring and autumn. In spring, cut off the top branches, 5~7 cm long, leave them in a cool place for a period of time, then insert them into a sand bed. They can take root in 3~4 weeks.

Suggested planting combinations: Hongzhiyu and Yinvxin.