Nickname of Xiaoyu

Terrier gem

Morphological characteristics of Xiaoyu

Xiaoyu is a small variety. It is easy to grow in groups. It has small branches and fleshy stems. After a long time, the stems will gradually become semi lignified, but it will not stand upright. It is basically creeping, because the leaves are too heavy and the branches are thin, so the stems can't support the weight

Xiaoyu leaves are short shuttle type, with smooth and thick leaves. The color of the leaves is green to dark red or purplish red, especially in late autumn and early spring when the temperature difference is large

Growth habit of Xiaoyu

Temperature

Xiaoyu is a little cold resistant, and the water will be cut off slowly below 5 ℃. Suitable temperature for growth: 8-28 ℃

Illumination

Xiaoyu Xiguang can be maintained in full sunshine. Pay attention to sunscreen in high temperature in summer to avoid burning leaves

Maintenance skills of Xiaoyu

Soil

The planting soil should be loose, breathable and well drained

Watering

The spring and autumn growing season of Xiaoyu can give enough water to make Xiaoyu grow fully

In hot and rainy weather in summer, watering should be controlled to avoid rain and ponding in the heart of the plant, so as to prevent the plant from rotting due to hypoxia

In winter, when the temperature reaches below 5 ℃, the water can be cut off. Keeping the basin soil dry is often safe for winter

Propagation mode of Xiaoyu

Branch cutting: the cut branches can be dried in a ventilated place for a few days, and then inserted into the moist soil after the mountain pass heals, or can be directly cut into the dry granular soil for a few days

Leaf insert: small jade leaf insert is also easier to succeed. Lay the complete leaves in the semi dry basin soil, wait for the seedlings to explode, and cover the soil after rooting