Today's protagonist - Yushu
Yushu is also known as Sedum Tree, Evergreen, Glass Emerald, Sedum family, Green Dragon genus multi-succulent subshrub. The plant is up to 3 meters tall, the stem is fleshy, stout, the dry skin is gray and white, the color is light, the branches are many, the twigs are brownish green, and the color is dark. The leaves are fleshy, ovate, and the leaves are gray-green. Flowering occurs in late winter and early spring, with tubular flowers 2 cm in diameter and white or pale pink.
Native to southern Africa, China has introduced cultivation, jade leaves are strangely shaped, such as jasper, summer and autumn, blooming flowers, green and white, is an excellent plant for potted planting.
Prefers warm, dry and sunny environments. Not hardy, afraid of strong light, slightly shade tolerant. The soil is preferably fertile, well-drained sandy loam soil. Winter temperatures cannot be lower than 7 degrees.
The propagation of jade trees is mainly based on the propagation of old leaves and young branches.
Precautions for Yushu maintenance:
(1) Yushu likes warmth and sufficient sunshine, under indoor scattered light conditions, it can grow well, avoid strong direct light, and it is easy to cause sunburn in the hot summer, causing the leaves to shrink and wither.
(2) After the temperature rises in spring, growth begins to resume, sufficient light should be maintained, and the amount of watering should be gradually increased. When the outdoor temperature is stable above 15 °C, it can be placed on a balcony with light but no rain. During the growth period, watering should be controlled to prevent the potting soil from being too wet and causing decay, and it is advisable to water the soil after it is dried. Rainy weather should reduce the number of watering. The minimum wintering temperature should not be lower than 5 °C, and watering should be strictly controlled to keep the potting soil from drying out.
(3) During the growth period, the over-long and over-dense branches are moderately pruned, and the plant posture is evenly balanced and the tree is strong. Turn the pot once every half a month to avoid skewed branches and leaves, affecting the appearance, such as insufficient light, and pay more attention to preventing damp and hot rotten roots from defoliation.
(4) The water and fertilizer are moderate during the growth period of the jade tree, the indoor light is sufficient in winter, the air is fresh, the temperature is stable, and the strong old plants in winter and spring can bloom pink and white flowers and have aroma.
The leaves of the jade tree are thick and strangely shaped, smooth like jasper, the crown is straight and beautiful, the branches are vigorous and simple, and the charm of ancient trees is quite ancient. In summer and autumn, the flowers bloom, the umbrella room inflorescence is dotted with branches, green and white, very elegant and chic, is a suitable potted excellent plant. There are the following common ones, so let's see which one you have:
Golden Flower Moon, its plant looks like a tree, the branches are easy to appear lignification, it is in the form of a tree in the place of origin, the leaves are green in most cases, and when the light is sufficient, it will become red, very beautiful. Sex likes warm and dry, well-lit environment is its favorite, the root system is very developed, maintenance is particularly simple, do not need too much management.
Ji Hua Yue, also known as Ji Safflower Moon, the height of the plant is about 75 cm, there are many branches, its leaves are interactive, rich in luster, there are many small spots on the leaves, generally light green to light yellow green or dark green, if the surrounding light is more sufficient Temperature difference, its leaf edge will appear red or become reddish brown, very beautiful.
Tricolor flower moon brocade, belongs to a small fleshy shrub, the plant is easy to branch, the leaves are green, the leaves have red, white, yellow and other colors of the patch, it looks rich in color, very beautiful. Sexually prefer warm and dry, well-lit environment, drought tolerance, not cold tolerance, usually when maintenance, to avoid the occurrence of water accumulation, in the semi-shaded environment can also grow.
Tube leaf flower moon, the plant takes on the shape of a multi-branched shrub, its stem is obvious, is round, the epidermis is yellow-brown or gray-brown, the leaves are alternate, its leaves are grown at the top of the stem or branch, the growth is very dense, barrel-shaped, bright green, rich in luster, in winter, the edge of its cross-section is red. Sex like warm and dry, well-lit environment, drought-tolerant, semi-shady, in the middle of summer, pay attention to appropriate shade, usual maintenance is particularly simple, to avoid the occurrence of water rotten roots on it.
There is also the question of frequent concern, is Yushu poisonous? In the case of the jade tree, its sap is poisonous, which is also a common property of many plants. The sap of the Yushu tree will irritate the skin, if accidentally touched on the skin, it will cause redness, swelling, pain, and if the drip splashes into the eyes, it may also lead to blindness. However, the yushu itself does not produce toxic gases, usually planting and maintenance, pay more attention, do not let children eat by mistake.
Some people say that Yushu's nighttime oxygen competition ability is very strong, which affects people's normal breathing when they sleep. It is also said that the Yushu has the ability of other plants to release oxygen at night, which is very suitable for indoors, especially in the bedroom. In fact, Yushu does not release oxygen at night, but breathes like humans. However, it will not compete with people for too much oxygen, and we can place cultivated jade trees indoors. If you are worried about the harm, then do not put it in the bedroom, usually keep the ventilation in the room smooth.
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