Snow lotus, which is especially suitable for cultivation in cool autumn, looks like it is covered with frost.

If you want to plant some particularly lovely plants in autumn, snow lotus is a good choice. it likes more light, is very resistant to drought, likes a cool environment, and can grow well on balconies and balconies. You can also plant it in a half-shaded yard.

The most unique thing about snow-leaf lotus is its silver-white leaves, which are a bit like a layer of frost. It is suitable for planting in flowerpots and can be cultivated with other flowers, such as strong marigolds, marigolds, pansy and black-eyed Susan.

The reason why the leaves of Saussurea involucrata look silver-white is that there are many small silver-white hairs on its leaves, which are very soft and comfortable to feel.

Snow leaf lotus is afraid of hot and humid summer, like cool and dry autumn, it has little demand for water, has a certain cold resistance, especially suitable for cultivation in autumn.

Saussurea involucrata is a very good ornamental perennial herb, which has a strong decorative effect, and can also be used as a decorative bouquet.

Snow lotus is originally a silver plant growing in the Mediterranean region. It should not be confused with the silver leaf chrysanthemum. Its leaves have many bifurcations and look a bit like the enlarged shape of snowflakes.

Snow leaf lotus is very suitable for planting in the yard, with different flowers, above is the matching of pink and white begonia, as well as some purple alum roots.

Snow lotus can grow well in sunny places. It likes well drained soil and does not need frequent watering. It has strong cold resistance. If the soil is moist for a long time, or if it is often watered on leaves, it can easily lead to root rot or leaf spot disease.

Snow lotus can be raised in sunny places and can grow in semi-shade, but not in completely dark places, otherwise its silver luster will degenerate into green leaves.

Snow lotus in summer must avoid frequent watering, if the hot environment plus humidity is easy to die, in summer to maintain good ventilation, proper water control, after a little cooler in autumn, you should replenish water regularly, do not water on the leaves when watering.

Pot-cultivated snow lotus needs to add enough river sand or perlite to the soil to keep the soil with good drainage and avoid long-term moisture or stagnant water.

In fact, snow lotus can also bloom, its flowers are yellow flowers, look very delicate.

If you want to breed snow lotus, you can directly use branch cuttings, or you can try to sow seeds, usually six weeks before the frost, or you can choose to cultivate them after the spring is warm, but avoid overheating.

Keep the soil moist and avoid stagnant water during sowing. It is best to keep the temperature between 16 and 20 degrees Celsius.

If you use branch cuttings to cultivate snow lotus, you can dip some rooting powder at the bottom of the branch, which can promote better rooting and budding. if the cut branch has flowers, be sure to remove the flowers before cutting, and the leaves at the bottom of the branches should also be removed.