Ice through the jade dew succulents, doesn't it sound beautiful? Its scientific name is Haworthia Cooperi and it is a succulent plant native to South Africa that belongs to the subgenus Howorthsley in the liliaceae family. Its leaves are hemispherical in shape, with fine white burrs on the edges, and a smooth and flat surface, like jade. And the most special thing is that the tip part of its leaf is transparent, like an ice cube, and the green mesophyll inside can be seen, which is crystal clear like dewdrops. The beauty of this plant makes people marvel and wonder, why does it have such characteristics?
In fact, the transparent leaf tips of the ice through Gyokuro succulents are a special structure that it evolved to adapt to arid environments. Its native habitat is the Karoo Desert in South Africa, where the climate is very dry, moisture is scarce, and the sun is strong. In order to be able to survive in such an environment, its leaves become thick and juicy, which can store a lot of water while also reducing the evaporation of water. And its leaf tip is its unique photosynthesis organ, which allows sunlight to pass through the leaf and shine into the mesophyll for photosynthesis and energy production. In this way, it can bury most of its leaves in the soil, avoiding direct sunlight and reducing water loss, while also using sunlight for photosynthesis and life. This adaptability is amazing!
Ice succulents are not only amazingly adaptable, but also have a variety of forms and colors. Its leaves are round, triangular, elongated, curled, and flat. The color of its leaves also changes with the change of light and temperature, some are green, some are purple, some are red, some are blue, and some are white. Its flowers are also very beautiful, its stems can grow up to 30 cm, the flowers are white or pink, shaped like small trumpets, the fragrance is fresh, and it is very lovely. It blooms at the turn of spring and summer, and if you're lucky enough to see it, you'll be amazed.
Ice Gyokuro Succulent, is a very suitable plant for home farming, it is not only beautiful, but also easy to manage, as long as you pay attention to the following points, you can let it grow healthy and strong
Light: It prefers plenty of scattered light and does not like direct light, so avoid direct sunlight, otherwise it will cause the leaves to turn yellow or sunburn. You can place it on a bright windowsill or block out some sunlight with a blackout net to let it enjoy the gentle light.
Moisture: It prefers a dry environment and does not like to be too wet, so it is necessary to control the frequency and amount of watering to avoid stagnant water and soaking, otherwise it will cause root rot or leaf loss. You can insert your fingers into the soil, and when you feel dry, water thoroughly so that the water flows out of the bottom of the basin and do not let the water stay in the basin. In general, watering once a week in the summer and once a month in the winter will do.
Temperature: It likes warm climates and doesn't like cold, so keep the indoor temperature above 15 to avoid low temperatures and cold winds, otherwise it will cause the leaves to become soft or frostbitten. You can add some insulation measures in the winter, such as wrapping it in newspaper or a quilt, or using a heater or electric heater to raise the temperature to make it comfortable.
Fertilizer: It does not require too much fertilizer, as long as a thin fertilizer is applied once a month during the growing season. You can use some organic fertilizer or compound fertilizer, dilute it according to the proportion of the instructions, and pour it on the soil, do not directly contact the leaves, so as not to burn. Do not fertilize during the dormant period, as this will cause excessive growth and affect health.
Ice through the jade dew succulent, is a very wonderful plant, its beauty and magic, people are fascinated and admired. It is a masterpiece of nature and a treasure for us. Let's appreciate it, love it, protect it, and let it shine with more brilliance!