When it comes to the succulent mage, people always think of tall branches and an elegant crown like a bouquet of flowers! In fact, there are also petite and cute mages, such as Rugby Rose and Little Human Sacrifice, but they are relatively unpopular varieties and are inconspicuous little characters in the colorful wizard family. In the past two years, with the rise of Internet celebrity plants, these unpopular succulent unexpectedly became popular because of their special appearance and unique personality, such as this football rose.
Succulent rugby rose introduction:
Rugby rose belongs to the Crassulaceae , Lotus Palm category succulent plant , also called Sanshi Lotus Palm, originating from the Canary Islands, known as the "Master's Paradise". It is a small species that is easy to branch and grow in groups. It can become a succulent shrub after growing into an old pile.
Compared with ordinary mages, it is more inclined to mountain rose succulents, which are also succulents of the lotus palm family. Not only are the leaves thinner, with fine hairs on the surface, but also the leaves are greener during the growth period in spring and autumn, and the outer edges are The leaves are slightly spread out like petals, looking like rose buds from a distance, and the bright red rugby-shaped leaves usually appear during the dormant period or when the state reaches its peak!
Rugby rose, like most succulents, exhibits obvious dormancy during the high temperature period in summer, and the leaves will slowly gather into an oval ball shape, hence the name "Rugby rose"; because its leaf color changes significantly with the seasons, most of the time The leaf color is dark brown and is also called "coffee rose".
The rugby rose and the little fox are not the same species:
When mentioning the rugby rose, I have to mention the "little fox", which is also an internet celebrity plant, because they are often compared and even considered to be the same species. It's just different states presented in different maintenance environments.
In fact, the root cause is mainly because the little fox also belongs to the sedum family and lotus palm succulent plants. They are both succulent shrub-like succulents, so it is not surprising that the appearance is somewhat similar! In fact, the little fox is a horticultural variant of villain . Its leaf color is mainly yellow-green to light brown, with purple-red striped dark stripes on the leaves. The leaves are relatively thick and have a distinctive color when touched. It has a sticky feeling. Although the leaves will gather during the dormant period, they are not football-shaped, so it is easier to distinguish.
Little Fox
Basic habits of rugby roses:
- Lotus palm succulent plants mostly like a sunny, warm and dry environment. Lack of sunlight for a long time will not only make them prone to leggy, but also the leaves will turn green, so they need to be sufficient during the growth period in spring and autumn. The lighting and coloring are inseparable from long-term water control and a large temperature difference between morning and evening.
- Rugby roses are intolerant to intense heat and severe cold. They show obvious dormancy during high-temperature periods in summer. They need to be properly shaded, avoid high temperatures and humidity, and maintain good ventilation. The overwintering temperature should not be lower than 5°C in winter to avoid frostbite.
- propagation is mainly based on branch cuttings. Cut semi-lignified branches and dry the wounds before cutting.
For the daily maintenance of rugby roses, please refer to Master:
- Rugby roses are small varieties and are suitable for controlling elderly care piles. Because they lack sunlight for a long time and are prone to leggy growth when the humidity is high, the soil used is generally soil specially designed for succulents. The flower pots in the seedling stage should not be too large, which is beneficial to shape control and coloring.
- Daily maintenance and watering should be carried out according to seasonal characteristics and the dryness and humidity of the pot soil. Avoid exposure to the sun and rain during the dormant period in summer. Keep the pot soil dry in winter, and the overwintering temperature should not be lower than 5℃.
- Fertilizer should be mainly diluted water-soluble fertilizer or sprinkle a few granular slow-release fertilizer on the surface of the pot soil; repotting is generally done every 1-2 years.
All kinds of succulents are like a protracted beauty pageant. Over time, aesthetic fatigue is inevitable. After seeing too many popular varieties competing for beauty, unpopular varieties have their own unique features. If you are also a magician, you can learn about Rugby Rose!
I hope that every flower lover will have a pleasant little yard, where he can grow flowers and vegetables in his free time, making life more poetic and prosperous! #succulents##potted plants#
