There is a kind of plant is particularly easy to raise, the soil is alive, so people give it the name of "ground rooting", landing rooting is a succulent plant, its leaf edge has a lot of small leaves, the wind blows off, falling to the ground can take root, just like the seed, the reproductive ability is too strong, but such a good plant, why many flower friends do not want to raise it?
Because it is too much to grow, planted on the ground, can grow a large piece, is simply an invasive plant, qingdu can not be cleared, this is really troublesome, as if every moment is carrying out leaf cuttings breeding, the speed is much faster than sowing, a careless will flood, so many flower friends are not willing to raise this thing at home ~
Look at the dense buds on the leaves, dense phobia will not sleep!
Rooted also called undead bird, native to Africa, is the herb of the sedum family, although it is herb, but can also grow into a bush, in Yunnan, Guangxi and other places there are many wild roots, have grown into small shrubs, the color is red and green, is also a local characteristic plant.
Although it is a tropical plant, it is very hardy, and it can bloom in winter, the flowers are very special, the red is like a small hanging clock, and it is very beautiful on the window sill, so its alias is also called "Mexican bucket, lantern flower". In extremely cold weather, the branches and leaves will also freeze to death, but after the spring is warm, they will sprout and grow leaves.
The small seedlings that fall to the ground and take root are 3 months long, the edge of the leaves will sprout, grow small leaves, the wind blows down to survive, some may not fall down, if you want to breed, you can in the warm spring and autumn, the mature leaves are plucked off, flattened on the sandy soil, after a few days you can take root in the leaf margin gap to grow small plants, after growing out, you can cut down and transplant into small pots.
Rooted in the home, remember to put in the sunny, warm and humid environment, it is cold and high temperature, but also drought-tolerant, can be extensive management, planting soil with 3 parts of humus soil, 1 part of coarse sand mixed preparation, the overall is weak acidity.
The roots are very resistant to pruning, the stem of the old plant will be lignified, and then bent and lodging, like the old pile, its old pile is not strong in ornamentality, unlike other succulents, the older the better, the flower friends if they raise it to a certain extent, they can cut it down, the branches are short, let it germinate some new branches, so that the leaves can grow wide and look more lush and beautiful.
Watering that falls to the root should pay attention to, dry and then water, do not water too diligently, its demand for water is not high, the pot soil is a little damp on the line, and then water thoroughly, after watering, put it outdoor ventilation, increase drainage, and prevent the possibility of rotten roots.
Landing and rooting is not only an ornamental plant, but also a good herb, its whole herb can be medicated, has the effect of reducing swelling and detoxification, activating blood and relieving pain, and external use can also treat otitis media, bruises, external bleeding and other diseases, and the medicinal value is very high.
Well, I will introduce you to you so much today, flower friends, do you like this plant?