The magnificent dance of Baiji in bloom

The dance of Baiji is a succulent plant of the genus crassulaceae, primitive species. Baiji dance is distributed in the wild in southeastern Madagascar. The ovate leaves are fresh turquoise under a thin layer of frost powder, the rose pink edges are microwave waves, and the adult height can be up to 30 cm.

In some western countries from winter to early spring, the ball of Baiji sticks out inflorescences from the growing point and produces clusters of orange-red flowers in the shape of lanterns. After blooming, the foil can be cut off to keep the plant compact.

The Dance of Baiji

The growth habit and maintenance mode of Baiji dance:

Baiji dance is a strong variety which is easy to maintain, and the occurrence of diseases is relatively rare. The growing period is summer. Soil distribution requires the use of well-drained media, 60% peat or coconut bran plus about 40% porous particles (cinder, vermiculite, volcanic rock, red jade soil, etc.). The suitable temperature for growth is about 16 degrees Celsius. Shade is needed when the sun is strong and the temperature is high in summer. The basin soil is dry and thoroughly watered.

In the environment where the sun is very abundant and there is a certain temperature difference, the leaves of Baiji dance will show a beautiful lilac pink, if the sun is moderate, the temperature difference is not enough or watered a little frequently, Baiji dance will show turquoise, if there is a long period of lack of sunlight, Baiji dance will grow in vain. The leaves become green and spread out, the frost powder becomes less, the leaf spacing is lengthened, and the ornamental quality is greatly reduced. This phenomenon often occurs in the indoor maintenance environment, because the glass will block ultraviolet rays; supplementary lights can be used to improve.

The Dance of Baiji

The breeding mode of Baiji dance:

Baiji dance is often propagated by branch cutting. Cut off the branches with complete growing point, healthy state and about 5 cm long from the top of the plant and insert them into the loose soil. After rooting, the branches can survive by properly increasing the soil moisture. If you want to quickly produce a group effect, you can behead to make it sprout lateral buds from the bottom.

In addition, if several flowers are randomly cut off when the Baiji dance blossoms, adventitious buds such as the following picture will grow on the foil, which can be cut and propagated; the method of operation can be referred to the branch cutting method.

The Dance of Baiji

The difference between Baiji Dance and Jade hanging Bell:

Baiji Dance and Jade hanging Bell (also known as Butterfly Dance) are succulent plants of the rooting group of the genus crassulaceae, so the leaf morphology is very similar. But it is not difficult to distinguish. The edge of the leaf of the jade hanging bell shows an obvious serrated shape, the first end of the leaf is narrower than the middle, and the background color is grayish green. Its brocade spot varieties are often seen in the market. On the other hand, the leaves of Baiji dance are almost round (especially the new leaves near the growing point), and the serrated edges are not obvious. The background color is brighter than the jade bell.