What is the Chinese dunce cap? A real introduction to it
Its proper name is zi chi lian hua; as the name suggests, the Japanese meaning of "zi chi" is "having children", and "lian hua" (lotus) refers to nian hua, simply and vividly expressing the plant's appearance. This variety originates from the Hokkaido region and the Aomori coast of Japan, is a plant unique to Japan, and is called "zi chi nian hua" by many people.
Chinese dunce cap growth habits
The Chinese dunce cap originates from Southeast Asia and belongs to the genus Orostachys in the Crassulaceae family; summer is its growing season.
It likes a warm, dry and sunny environment, is not cold-tolerant, and the winter temperature must not drop below 5°C; it tolerates partial shade and drought.
Favorite temperature: the suitable temperature is 20-25°C.
Watering: it fears waterlogging and strong light; water in spring and autumn.
Propagation method: mostly by sowing or division.
Pests and diseases: prone to scale insects.
Combination suggestion: recommended companion plants are Sedum rubrotinctum and Kalanchoe marnieriana.
Chinese dunce cap care tips
Place a newly purchased potted plant on a windowsill with a sheer curtain; do not place it in a shady, poorly ventilated spot.
Potting soil: repot every spring. Use a mix of leaf mold, potting soil and coarse sand, with a little bone meal added.
Watering: water moderately from spring to autumn, and keep dry in winter.
Temperature: stop watering when the summer temperature is above 40°C. It rather likes fertilizer; fertilize once a month during the growing season.
Insect pests: when a small number of scale insects are found, they can be caught and killed; when there are many, spray with a 1000-fold dilution of 50% omethoate emulsifiable concentrate.
Chinese dunce cap propagation methods
Seed propagation: sow as soon as the seeds mature; the suitable germination temperature is 13-18°C.
Division propagation: divide in spring, which can be done together with repotting.
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