Bao Lu

Family: Apricotaceae

Latin name: Glottiphyllum linguiforme

Alias: tongue flower, Buddha palm

Origin and habits: native South Africa, many countries around the world have cultivation. Perennial succulent plants. Hi warm in winter, cool in summer and dry in the environment, optimum growth temperature is 18-22°C. When the temperature exceeds 30°C, the plants grow slowly and assume a semi-dormant state. The wintering temperature must be maintained above 10°C. Suitable for fertile, well-drained sandy loam soil.

Morphological characteristics: very short, fleshy ligulate tongue, 2 cracks, about 7cm long, 2-3 wide, bright green, smooth and shiny. The leaf ends slightly reversed and the plant looks like a bergamot. Autumn and winter flowering, flowers are extracted from the leaves and the corolla is golden yellow

Breeding: Common sowing and cutting propagation. Sowing, to use the indoor basin broadcast in April-May, about 8-10 days after sowing, germination, seedling height 2-3 cm, 3-4 true leaves transplanting small pots, basin soil should not be wet. Cuttage, carried out from September to October, selecting robust and full stem segments, with 2-3 leaves cut into a cluster, the incision needs to be dried and then inserted into the sand bed, about 4-5 weeks of rooting, root length 2-3 cm Transplanting.

Cultivation: Change pots every spring to remove dried leaves. The fertilization is applied once every half-month in the growing season. When the summer is high, the watering should be cautious, and the basin soil should be slightly dry. Such as high temperature and humidity, stems and leaves perishable. At this time, it is necessary to shade and ventilate, and it is better to use cool and half shades to achieve safer summer. The most vigorous growth in the autumn, watering should be more, the temperature dropped after the winter, the growth slowed, and watering reduced accordingly. In the early spring flowering period, watering can be increased. General cultivation 3-4 years plants need to be updated.

Pests and diseases: mainly leaf spot and rust hazards, can be used Bordeaux mixture (1:1:100) sprayed once every half month. Insect pests are harmed by scale insects and sprayed with 40% omethoate EC 1500 times.

Application: Baolv leaves are thick and juicy, green and transparent, resembling jade, elegant and chic. The first month of winter blooms, the flowers are golden yellow, shining brightly, and the ancient part is lovable. The treasure green is suitable for potted plants. It is furnished on desks, windowsills, few cases, small and exquisite, very elegant.

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