Cultivation and care of imperial jade

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Emperor jade is a particularly small succulent plant, slightly larger than Lithops, and belongs to the genus Diphyllum of the family Amygaceae. It is the representative plant of this genus together with Phyllostachys sibiricum, Blue Luan, Lianyi Jade, etc. Imperial jade is famous for its peculiar shape and difficulty in cultivation.

Cultivation and care methods of imperial jade

As a representative species of the genus Diphylla, imperial jade should be collected and cultivated by both botanical gardens and enthusiasts. For some enthusiasts, the more difficult the species is to grow, the more they want to grow it to reflect the technical level of the cultivator. Emperor Jade is a species that tests cultivators.

Emperor Jade is native to South Africa. It is suitable for a cool, dry and sunny environment. It is drought-resistant, afraid of water accumulation, afraid of high temperatures, and slightly cold-resistant. It has the habit of growing in cool seasons and dormant in high temperatures. Therefore, imperial jade should be given sufficient sunlight during its growth period. Controlled watering in winter can withstand temperatures of 5°C or even lower. Pay attention to ventilation during the dormant period in summer, avoid hot sun exposure and rain, and strictly control watering.

Emperor Jade is suitable for growing in loose, breathable and well-drained soil. It can be prepared by mixing coarse sand or vermiculite with humus soil or peat soil, and adding a small amount of bone meal. The biggest difficulty in cultivating imperial jade is that imperial jade has a long dormant period. In some places, it begins to enter dormancy in late May and ends in mid-September. Just a little neglect during this period will cause it to rot. In addition to strengthening shading and ventilation, water should be completely cut off. The old leaves are allowed to shrink and strive to keep a pair of leaves. The resistance weakens rapidly after flowering. Although it does not die immediately after flowering like some Sedum species, it will be very difficult to spend the summer. Therefore, unless you are harvesting seeds, buds should be picked as soon as they appear. The culture soil should be three-quarters sand and one-quarter leaf mold soil. Sow seeds for propagation. The seedling stage has better resistance. Sometimes there will be side buds at the base that can be broken off and cut.

How to Decorate Imperial Jade

Emperor Jade has a peculiar shape, much like a gold ingot, with large flowers and bright colors. It is suitable for planting in small pots. It is elegant and elegant, like a living handicraft. It can be used to decorate balconies, windowsills, cabinets, etc. It is very popular. special.

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