Culture method of succulent andrographis paniculata

Growth temperature: the suitable growth temperature for succulent andrographis paniculata is about 15-25 ℃, and the highest temperature in summer should not exceed 30 ℃. Reasonable lighting: like light, need to be placed in a sunny place for maintenance, dark places are easy to grow. Moisture: the basin soil can maintain a certain degree of humidity. Fertilization: in the peak growth period, apply an appropriate amount of compound fertilizer. Propagation methods: sowing, cutting, ramet and other methods can be used. Note: strengthen ventilation.

1. Red heart lotus

1. Red heart lotus, also known as long-column hypericum, yellow begonia, red dry lotus, golden butterfly, red bull heart, Ming Xin tea, etc., belongs to the family Hypericaceae, naturally growing and open meadows, roadsides, thickets, mountains, etc., resistant to shade, like light, like fertile, moist soil.

2. The flowering period of red heart lotus is from July to August, the stem is quadrangular, simple leaves are opposite, without stalk, stamens are more, the base is United into 5 bundles, the Cymes are terminal, the petals are about 5, and the petals are golden, and the petals overlooking at the top rotate counterclockwise, just like the leaves of a small windmill.

3. The filaments of Hongxinlian are relatively slender, golden at the base, brown or dark red in the middle and upper part, the stigma above the style is slightly lighter and milky white, the color change and length of the style are almost the same as the filaments, the style is connate at the base and 5-lobed in the upper part, the capsule is conical and 5-lobed after maturity.

4. The whole herb of Hongxinlian can be used as medicine or as a substitute for tea, which has the effect of relieving cough and stopping bleeding and removing rheumatism.

5, the red heart lotus flower is bigger, the color is more bright, the florescence is also relatively long, is a kind of relatively fine flower.

2. Maintenance methods of succulent red heart lotus.

1. Growth temperature

Andrographis paniculata is suitable to grow in warm environment, the suitable growth temperature is about 15-25 ℃, and the optimum growth temperature is about 20 ℃. Note that the highest temperature in summer should not exceed 30 ℃.

2. Reasonable lighting

Red heart lotus in the growth process needs sufficient light, should be placed in a place with good light for maintenance, so that its leaves will gradually turn red, improve the ornamental value, such as placed in the dark for a long time, easy to lead to overgrowth.

3. Moisture

Red heart lotus is suitable for growing in slightly moist soil, watering the right amount to keep the basin soil moist, such as drying for a long time, it is easy to lead to poor plant growth.

4. Fertilization

Nelumbo nucifera grows vigorously in spring and can be fertilized in an appropriate amount. Compound fertilizers are optional, which contain a variety of nutrients and are conducive to plant growth.

5. Methods of reproduction

It can be propagated by sowing, cutting and ramet.

II. Matters needing attention in the maintenance of red heart lotus

Red heart lotus in the breeding process, must strengthen ventilation, can be placed on the window or balcony, can also be placed outdoor breeding, which is conducive to the absorption of fresh air, thus speeding up growth.