What are the other names for the plant "Buyecheng"?

Common names of Buyecheng

Buyecheng is also called "Da Cuipan" and "Gaoshang Aloe"

Habits of Buyecheng

Buyecheng belongs to the genus Aloe in the family Liliaceae, and winter is its vigorous growing season.

It is native to South Africa. It likes a warm, arid, dry and sunny environment. It is suitable for growing in an environment of 15~25°C; below zero it will be frostbitten, and at around 10°C growth nearly stops.

For home care, division and cuttings are commonly used for propagation. Common diseases and pests include: gray mold and whitefly

Care tips for Buyecheng

Repotting: repot every year in early spring. Because Buyecheng has a well-developed root system, it needs repotting once a year. The potting soil should preferably be a loose, fertile, well-drained and well-aerated sandy soil. You can use 2 parts each of leaf mold or peat soil, and sand or vermiculite, 1 part garden soil, plus a small amount of decomposed bone meal or plant ash as a base fertilizer.

Watering: water less just after planting; during the growing season, water a little more and keep the potting soil moist. When the weather is dry, you can spray water on the leaves, but the potting soil should not be too wet. When the summer temperature is too high, it enters a dormant period, and watering should be controlled. In winter, reduce watering and keep the potting soil dry.

Fertilizing: fertilize once every half month during the growing season.

Light and temperature: it likes full, soft all-day sunlight. The sunshine duration and intensity in spring and autumn are most suitable for its growth. For home potted plants, in spring and autumn they can be placed on a balcony to receive direct sunlight; in summer, place them in a well-ventilated semi-shaded spot; in winter, place them indoors in a sunny place for care.

Propagation methods for Buyecheng

Division: from March to April, separate the densely growing young plants around the mother plant and plant them. If the young plants have few or no roots, they can first be inserted into a sand bed, and after rooting, pot them.

Cuttings: carry out after flowering from May to June, cut off the short top stem10~15 cm, let the cut dry, then insert it into a sand bed. Do not water too much. After insertion,2 weeks or so it will root.

Suggested planting combinations: Qing Shanhu, Yin Shouqiu

Note: after Buyecheng is exposed to rain, its leaves are prone to turning yellow and rotting.