Text: Sister Baihua said, "Everyone has his own destiny, and wealth lies in heaven." People are destined to have different destinies from the moment they are born. Plants are no exception. Some plants are really unlucky to grow in [uninhabited, barren, arid] deserts. Some netizen

Text: Baihua Sister

It is said that "Everyone has his own destiny, and wealth lies in heaven." From the moment people are born, they are destined to have different destinies.

Plants are no exception. Some plants are really unlucky to be born in the [uninhabited, barren, arid desert].

Some netizens said: All the plants growing in the desert are "irregular" plants, because all the serious ones have died.

I agree with this point of view. Plants that can survive in the desert are full of abilities. How can they be "serious"? For example, the following 3 types.

The unconvinced cactus

The miserable cactus, how come it was reincarnated in the desert? They must be unconvinced, otherwise they would not raise their middle fingers high.

It rarely rains in the desert. The cactus can only consume the "inventory" it has accumulated. It becomes more and more shriveled and thin, and is about to be "emptied out". Finally, it rains.

The cactus has been waiting for this rain for two years, and was so moved that almost cried.

In fact, it didn’t cry. It was really hard to squeeze out tears. It was more important to have a full stomach. They began to absorb water crazily, and the wrinkles on their bodies were flattened, making them look dozens of years younger.

can you imagine? A cactus can drink a ton of water. I instantly remembered the sound of it drinking water - tons-ton-ton-ton...

Do you think you can be free and happy like this? NONONO

Experience tells Cactus that even if there is food at home, it should be eaten sparingly. In order to save water, it doesn't even dare to grow leaves, and can only shrink and grow thorns all over its body.

Of course, thorns are also a weapon of self-protection. Occasionally, a bird flies by and wants to peck a hole in the cactus to drink some water. It will be unable to do so and has to fly away regretfully.

In this game, the cactus won. It proudly raised two fingers and continued in the vast desert, waiting alone for the next rain...

The thrifty and thrifty Lithops

If possible, you are in the desert When you walk through it, you will encounter some stones and eggs. Are you curious about and and touch them, eh? It doesn't seem that hard, and there are some patterns on it.

It turns out that they are succulents Lithops.

Lithops’ fat little body is filled with water. In order to deceive the animals looking for water, it disguises itself as a stone. How clever.

Of course, the water is not very rich for it. Most of the time, they are looking forward to rain, day after day...

Finally, the heavy rain belatedly came, and Lithops tried desperately to absorb it. The dry body gradually became full of moisture, and it felt extremely happy. So, on a sunny day after a rain, Lithops bloomed into beautiful flowers.

Flowers are a symbol of beauty and happiness. However, flowers evaporate water a bit quickly, and Lithops, which are accustomed to water shortages, cannot enjoy a comfortable life with peace of mind.

Therefore, its flowers bloom for half a day, close for half a day, bloom for half a day, and close for half a day, which vividly expresses "diligence and thrift in housekeeping".

"Nine Deaths" Resurrection Grass

In deserts with little rain and drought, it is a common thing for plants to die, and the "Resurrection Grass" that survives the survival of the fittest has magical functions.

It consumes the last drop of water in the body, even the roots are pulled out from the dry bottom layer, and curls up into a ball. It is so light that a random gust of wind can blow it all over the ground.

chooses to wander on days when it can only drink the wind.Wherever the wind blows, it will run...

The Resurrection Grass firmly believes that as long as it runs far enough and for a long enough time, it will always encounter water. Turns out, it's right.

When it encounters water, it will absorb water with all its strength, and then miraculously turn green, revive, and maybe even take root.

A desert is a desert, and water is rare. The water of the resurrected plant is gone and it is dried into hay again. It continues to drink the wind and wander with the wind until it encounters water next time.

is worthy of being called the "famous" and .

After reading the above three unorthodox plants, let’s talk about something “serious”.

Cacti, Lithops, and Resurrection Plants not only grow in the desert, but people also plant them in flower pots and maintain them as indoor potted plants.

After reading the survival methods of the three of them, flower lovers who often raise them to rotten roots, do you understand? Why don't I emphasize it again.

Cactus maintenance

Cactus does not have high nutrient requirements. The soil should be sandy soil that is sufficiently water-permeable and breathable. The soil is sticky and easy to cause root rot.

Cactus is very drought-tolerant. If you don’t water it for 1 or 2 months, you don’t have to worry about it drying out. Just be careful and water less. When the pot soil is completely dry and the flesh is a little soft to the touch, , go water again.

Cactus is a light-loving plant. It needs sufficient photosynthesis to accumulate organic nutrients for its own consumption and absorption. Just place them in a location with sufficient light.

Lithops care

As a succulent plant, Lithops are more delicate than cacti. To match them with soil, use granular soil with particle content greater than 50% .

Usually, Lithops should be placed in a location with sufficient sunlight and good ventilation. The pot soil should not be watered until it dries out. After it dries and feels a little soft, water it thoroughly.

Insufficient water and insufficient light will cause Lithops to grow because it needs to grow to consume excess water and get more sunlight.

Resurrection Grass

Resurrection Grass, whose scientific name is Selaginella , soak it in water for a while and let it absorb enough water before planting.

SoilChoose loose and breathable soil and place it in a location with sufficient sunlight. Pay attention to the frequency of watering, otherwise it will easily get water accumulation and cause root rot.

You can't blindly extend the watering time. There is still a difference between Resurrection Grass and cactus and Lithops. After all, it has a large number of leaves. In comparison, its transpiration capacity is relatively strong and its water demand is larger.

After the Resurrection Grass is too dry and shrinks into a ball of dead grass, even if you water it, not all the leaves will "wake up". The dead leaves must be manually trimmed in time..

When watering the Resurrection Plant, add a few drops of nutrient solution to the water to make its leaves denser, greener and more vibrant. #百度家师团#

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