Habits of stone lotus

Clematis Lushi is a succulent genus of Clematis of Sedum family, and its vigorous growth period is in summer

Clematis rubescens is native to Mexico. It likes a warm, dry and sunny environment. The suitable growth temperature is 18 ~ 25 ℃

The stone lotus of Lu is not cold resistant. It is moved to indoor maintenance in winter and heated appropriately. It is resistant to semi shade and drought and is afraid of ponding. It can be watered once a week during the growth period

Lushi stone lotus is a full day plant. It can be taken full day in other seasons except that it needs proper shade in summer

Maintenance skills of stone lotus

Watering: watering once a week during the growth period to keep the basin soil dry. Water 1 ~ 2 times in winter, and the water volume can be appropriately increased according to the plant room temperature

Fertilization: fertilize once a month during the growth period, and use diluted cake fertilizer or special fertilizer for meat. When applying fertilizer, do not sprinkle the fertilizer solution on the leaf surface to avoid burning the leaf and affecting the beauty

Maintenance position: potted stone lotus can be placed on a sunny windowsill or balcony for maintenance. Shade appropriately in summer and move to sunny and warm places in winter

Hydroponic maintenance: the stems and leaves of Clematis rubescens can be cut and inserted into the sand bed for hydroponic cultivation after rooting. Add a small amount of nutrient solution in spring and autumn, and clean water in other seasons

Propagation method of stone lotus

Sowing: select the mature seeds of the current year to sow, control the temperature at 16 ~ 19 ℃, and take root after 2 ~ 3 weeks

Suggestions for planting combination: Huangli and Hongzhi jade