What kind of environment does Saxifraga stolonifera like to grow in?
Saxifraga stolonifera, a perennial evergreen herbaceous plant, of the family Saxifragaceae and genus Saxifraga, with slender stolons densely covered with curled long glandular hairs, and scale-like leaves. Produced in Hebei, Shaanxi, Gansu, Jiangsu, Anhui and other places.
Other names of Saxifraga stolonifera
Strawberry Saxifrage, GOLDEN THREAD DRAPED HIBISCUS, TIGER EAR, GOLDEN THREAD LOTUS LEAF, EAR RED
Growth habits of Saxifraga stolonifera
Perennial evergreen herbaceous plant. Plant in small pots with leaf mold or peat soil, requiring good drainage. During the growing season, apply liquid fertilizer once every 2~3 weeks.
Relatively cold-tolerant; a winter room temperature of 5°C will not cause damage. Variegated varieties have poorer cold tolerance, and it is best to keep them above 15°C.
Relatively shade-tolerant; in summer, provide 50%~60% shade. Tricolor Saxifraga stolonifera requires slightly stronger sunlight, otherwise the colors will not be vivid. During the growing season, it needs sufficient water. After flowering, there is a dormant period, during which watering should be reduced.
Main values of Saxifraga stolonifera
Ornamental: The stems of Saxifraga stolonifera are long and creeping and drooping, with small plantlets growing at the tips of the stems, just like golden threads hanging a hibiscus. It can be used for rock garden landscaping, or potted for indoor hanging.
Medicinal: The whole plant of Saxifraga stolonifera can be used as medicine. Functions and indications: dispel wind, clear heat, cool blood and detoxify. Treat rubella, eczema, otitis media, erysipelas, cough, vomiting blood, lung abscess, uterine bleeding, and hemorrhoids.
Flower language of Saxifraga stolonifera
Continuous
True love
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