下面就介绍一种植株矮小的可爱球根植物，它就是#葡萄风信子 ，它的花朵很容易让人想起葡萄，这也是它的名字的由来。这些球根都是4~5月开花的，但是现在却已经是最佳的栽培时间了，一起来看看怎么种的。 [图片]不过要将葡萄风信子和风信子区分开，葡萄风信子是百合科的球根植物，并不是风信子科的花卉，它开出来的花朵就像是倒立着的葡萄，已经成为继水仙花、郁金香之后的另一种令人青睐的球根植物，它的花朵带着清香，非常吸引蜜蜂。 [图片]现在你在花市看到的葡萄风信子都是一些球根，就像大葱一般，不过在小花店基本是看不到它的，也算是稀罕物，它也算是比较濒危的植物了，这么可爱动人的花卉，怎么舍得让它灭绝呢？ [图片]想要看到优雅的葡萄风信子开花，那么就要得到争取额的照顾，安全越冬，避免冬季温度过高或过低，这样春暖之后它才能开出靓丽的花朵。 1、养护位置： 葡萄风信子的栽种位置最好是半阴半阳的地方，每天有适当的直射光，下午可以适当遮阴，环境不能过于阴暗或过度暴晒，不然都会影响开花。 可以养在半这样的花床上，最好是上午有明媚的光照，如果是放在阳台上，最好是不要放在朝北的阳台，下午要避免暴晒。 葡萄风信子还可以和其他的球根植物一起栽种，如郁金香、番红花或水仙花。 不同的球根植物种在一起还有一个好处，那就是从早春到晚秋都一直有花朵开放。 [图片]2、选择土壤： 栽培葡萄风信子的土壤一种疏松肥沃，富含腐殖质，加上良好的排水性，这样的土壤就非常适合栽培葡萄风信子。 通常都是用腐熟的堆肥适当混合泥炭土或河沙，再用来栽种葡萄风信子，如果是地栽的，可以几年都不用换土。 [图片]3、栽种的时间 因为葡萄风信子是一种早春开花的球根植物，那么最理想的栽种时间是在秋季的霜冻之前，冬季花市里也有在卖这种植物，但冬季变冷之后栽种，种出来的葡萄风信子就没有那么强壮了。 4、栽种注意： 栽种之前要对土壤进行充分的疏松，可以用铲子对土壤进行深度的疏松之后再挖洞栽种，而且盆底最好是垫上碎瓦片，这样可以防止土壤积水。 [图片]土壤尽量疏松之后，我们就可以将葡萄风信子的球根埋在土壤中5~8厘米左右，可以用铲子在土壤中挖好一个小洞。 栽种的深度大概是球根的3倍左右，之后就适当覆土，但是不能压太紧。 一个花盆是可以栽种几颗球茎的，栽种不要过于密集就行了。 小贴士： 栽种葡萄风信子球根之前，一定要检查球根是否有腐烂或斑点，有干枯的部分也要去掉之后再进行栽种，发现腐烂要切除，浸泡高锰酸钾溶液之后再进行栽种。 4、日常浇水： 栽种葡萄风信子需要充足的水分，特别是在阳光明媚的时间里，但是要避免过度浇水，更不能积水，不然很容易球根腐烂，春雨雨水充足或阴雨天，都要向后延迟浇水时间，在长时间干旱的情况下，则要定期浇水。 [图片]5、适当肥料 葡萄风信子平常不需要频繁施肥，土壤不要过于贫瘠，之后就是在开花之前和花苞刚开始孕育的时候适当补充肥料的时候给肥。 肥料也是以磷钾肥为主，花后可以在土壤适当补充堆肥就行了，也可以补充少量的稀释的液肥，这样就不用将球根挖起来，明年还是能够照常开花。 其他注意： 葡萄风信子花朵凋谢之后，可以将花茎去掉，之后叶子会慢慢变黄，最后慢慢枯萎，枯萎后将茎叶全部清除，球根可以继续留在土壤中，来年重新开花。 葡萄风信子冬季一般都是在土壤中越冬的，在寒冷的冬季可以适当给点光照，在过度寒冷的地方需要在上面覆土或覆盖干草之类的东西。春暖萌芽之后就要搬到阳光明媚的地方，补充水分，保持土壤适当微润。

Cacti and succulents have a wonderful ability to store and conserve water. In the desert this really comes in handy. Damage from under-watering is easily correctable. Damage from over-watering happens rapidly and typically results in death of the plant. When in doubt, water conservatively! Remember deep watering infrequent is preferred over frequent shallow watering.[图片]Symptoms of Under-watering Cactus skin begins to wrinkle due to shrinkage of the water-storing tissue. The leaves on Agaves will bend downward due to a drop in water pressure inside the leaf. Remedy by soaking the ground about one foot down and outward. Cactus and succulent roots are shallow but widespread.[图片]Symptoms of Over-watering Yellowing, cracking, swelling and rotting are key signs of over-watering a cactus or succulent. Remedy by letting them dry out and then following the proper watering guidelines. Damage by over-watering happens very rapidly and is often irreversible.[图片]Frequency of Watering As a general rule, water cactus and succulents twice a month when the weather is above 90 degrees Fahrenheit (30 degrees Celsius). Please remember to take rain into consideration. During monsoon, the humidity is up and there is typically more rain. If so, reduce watering to once per month. During the winter, the ground does not dry out nearly as quickly as it does in the summer. Watering should be reduced to once a month or not at all depending on rainfall. It is always important to let the soil dry out between watering.[图片]Cacti and Succulents in Pots Potted cacti and succulents will need more water than if planted in the ground. Make sure all potted cacti and succulents are planted in pots with drainage holes and in sandy well draining soil. This will help prevent over-watering. They should be watered once to twice weekly during the months over 90 degrees Fahrenheit (30 degrees Celsius). Make sure soil is allowed to dry out between watering. During cooler months reduce watering accordingly. Remember, a good rule of thumb is to let the soil dry out between watering. In most cases you can correct damage due to under-watering. Over-watering typically kills the plant!

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#薰衣草 不仅好看、好闻，其实它也是非常容易繁殖的，下面就会给大家薰衣草的茎插繁殖，只需要用锋利的剪刀剪下来一段茎，栽培在疏松的土壤里，很快就能生根发芽了。 [图片]想要养好薰衣草就要有适宜的环境，保持环境通风，最好保持环境凉爽干燥，避免过度闷热或潮湿，不然薰衣草就很容易烂根，长得也不清香了。 栽种的土壤不用太挑剔，但是至少要保证排水性良好，繁殖薰衣草一般都是靠扦插繁殖，准备好一些培育的疏松介质就可以开始茎插繁殖了。 [图片]用锋利的剪刀剪下来一些薰衣草的茎，每一段茎上面至少要有2个生长点，从节点的下方剪断，切口要剪成斜角，这样有助增加生根面积。 [图片]薰衣草的茎下部的叶子全部都要剪掉，避免过多的养分，也能加速生根。 之后就准备一些生根粉，直接将茎下部沾上生根粉，沾上生根粉之后就有利促进生根，还有杀菌消毒的效果。 栽培薰衣草的土壤不能用微酸性土或中性土，一定要用弱碱性的土壤栽培，土壤中可以混入一些石灰，增加土壤的酸碱度，也可以适当混入河沙，增加土壤的排水性。 [图片]准备好一些用泥炭土和珍珠岩混合的介质，之后直接将沾好生根粉的茎扦插进行，之后就保持介质微润，保持环境通风和凉爽，温度保持在18度左右最适宜。 [图片]珍珠岩混合泥炭土的介质，对半混合即可，扦插好的薰衣草茎要种稳，之后就不要搬动了，保持介质微润，避免积水。 [图片]当然你也可以尝试一下水培生根，不过要注意每两天换水一次，而且要用软水培育。 [图片]扦插的苗大概20~30天左右就能生根发芽，等到扦插苗的根系长到3厘米左右的时候就可以进行移栽了，截下来我们准备好的弱碱性的土壤就能派上用场了。 [图片]最后养护扦插苗注意不能暴晒，养护环境保持通风和凉爽，避免闷热或潮湿，盆土干透浇透，避免过度浇水。

For a typical leafy plant, for good growth you keep the soil moist and don’t skimp on the watering. When dealing with succulent plants, different rules apply. Succulent plants store extra water in their leaves, roots or stems to survive long periods of heat and no rainfall. If you are overly generous, they fill up their water storage tissues, become bloated and can actually split open. Soil kept too wet prevents air from reaching the roots, and they die, leading to soft rot.[图片]Diagnosing Overwatering The main cause of potted plant death is overwatering, and this is especially true for succulents. You can usually tell an overwatered succulent by its puffy-looking stems or leaves. The plant can also look generally unhealthy. Reduce the watering and see if the plant responds. When the roots die from too-wet soil, the plant can look like it needs water, with shriveled leaves and no new growth. It does need water, but it has no live roots and can’t take water up. Unpot the plant and check for healthy roots. If the roots are alive and the soil is dry, give the plant water and it should respond. If the roots are dead and the soil is wet, your succulent is in trouble.[图片]Treating Overwatered Succulents If rot organisms have invaded the stem of the succulent plant through the roots and mushy areas are present, you can amputate the rot if it is limited in occurrence. Use a sharp knife dipped in alcohol, and excise the rotten tissue until all you see is clean and white. Put the treated plant where it gets bright light and good air circulation, let the wounds heal, then try re-rooting it in well-draining mix. Discard all infected materials, and disinfect the tools and work area. If the plant is mushy inside, discard it and the soil instead of composting them.[图片]Good Watering Practices Prevent overwatering by watching your succulents for growth cycles. When succulents are growing, they thrive on thorough watering alternating with partial drying out of the soil. When they are dormant they don’t use much water and the soil needs to be drier. Most succulents grow in spring and summer, but some grow in winter. The top layers of soil will tell you when your succulent needs water. Put your finger in the pot and feel if the soil 1 to 2 inches down in the pot is dry or moist. Don’t water if you feel moisture. When plants are dormant, dry soil should extend at least halfway down the pot. For spiny plants, use a chopstick or a wooden pencil as a probe, and check the tip for moist soil particles. If you are in doubt, don’t water the plant. Succulents can recover from underwatering, but you can’t take extra water out of the plant.[图片]Soil Mix A well-draining soil mix goes a long way to keep from overwatering succulents. Use a commercial cactus and succulent potting soil mix or make your own, combining equal parts of an organic element such as compost or peat, coarse horticultural-grade sand, and a gritty element such as horticultural pumice, perlite or lava fines. To help the potting mix dry out more quickly, give succulents a pot they can just comfortably fit in plus 1 inch (2.5 cm) of extra space. Repot them yearly as they grow into just the next pot size.

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Crassula ovata, commonly known as Jade Plant or Money Plant, is probably the most widely grown succulent houseplant in the world. It is popular because it is very easy to grow and because it is said to bring good fortune and money. Jade Plants do make excellent houseplants, but can also grow up to 10 feet (3 m) high if planted outdoors and can even be pruned into an exotic hedge. Jade Plants have few problems in cultivation, but yellowing leaves are often an early sign that something is wrong.[图片]Overwatering As succulents, Jade Plants only need to be watered when the soil in their pot has dried out completely. If you keep your Jade Plant on a windowsill, watering it once every 2 weeks should be enough. Do not keep the pot standing in a saucer that catches excess water as this will waterlog the soil and quickly rot a Jade Plant’s roots, killing the whole plant. If the leaves on your Jade Plant are plump but turning yellow, reduce the amount and frequency of water. If you repot a Jade Plant, transfer it to a pot that is only slightly larger, as excess soil will act like a sponge and retain water around the roots.[图片]Underwatering A completely neglected and underwatered Jade Plant will eventually lose leaves in a bid to reduce the amount of water it transpires. An underwatered Jade Plant will have wrinkled, leathery leaves that are not shiny, while a healthy plant has glossy, smooth leaves. A thorough watering will soon rehydrate the plant and promote new leaf growth.[图片]Overfertilizing Succulent plants need very little fertilizer; too much can burn a Jade Plant’s roots and cause the leaves to turn yellow and drop. Use standard houseplant fertilizer at one quarter strength once a month or use a specialized succulent fertilizer.[图片]Underfertilizing WhileJade Plants will tolerate a lot of neglect, a potted plant will eventually be unable to get any more nutrition from its soil and will start to suffer. If all the leaves on your Jade Plant are very pale green or yellow, it might need to be fertilized with a special succulent fertilizer enriched with micronutrients or with bonemeal.[图片]Natural Causes Jade Plants that are not pruned will shed old leaves every year before their dormant winter phase. These leaves, generally large, older ones at the base of the stems, will first turn yellow and then drop off. This is a natural process and not a sign that there is a problem with your plant.[图片]Other Causes Do not use leaf shine products on your Jade Plant as they block up the pores on the leaves and suffocate the plant, causing the leaves to yellow and die. If you have recently moved your Jade Plant to a new spot, check to make sure it is not exposed to cold drafts and that it is receiving plenty of light.

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Succulents are hardy plants that add a striking appearance to any garden or home. Performing best in U.S. Department of Agriculture hardiness zones 3 through 9, succulents are good plants for the novice and expert gardener alike, as they require little attention. Because succulents are desert plants, they should be watered sparingly. Succulents are typically not susceptible to insect or pest infestation, but overwatering can lead to root or stem rot, a preventable and easily fixable disease. Succulents with signs of root or stem rot should be treated immediately.[图片]1. Check the plant for infected areas. These typically appear as dark brown to black spots or areas on the low part of the plant. Other signs of root or stem rot include puckered flesh with a dark tint around the infected area. 2. Stop watering a plant with rot. Remove the plant from its pot. Remove the soil mixture and clean out the pot thoroughly to ensure no remnants of the fungus are left.[图片]3. Cut the infected black stem from the plant with a garden knife. Let the healthy portion of the plant dry naturally for several hours, keeping the succulent out of direct sunlight during this process. If other areas of the plant are showing minimal signs of rot, keep an eye on the plant. Succulents can recover from stem rot if properly watered and placed in a warm, dry location. 4. Using the cleaned out pot or a fresh one, combine equal parts soil, coarse sand and peat moss. Don’t reuse any of the materials used with the infected plant.[图片]5. Pour roughly 2 inches (5 cm) of the mixture into the pot. Place the newly doctored succulent into the pot with the roots lying on top of the soil. Fill the pot with the soil mixture until it reaches the base of the stems. Firmly pat the soil around the plant. 6. Place the succulent in a brightly lit spot with warm temperatures. Succulents prefer dry climates, so don’t place the plant in a humid location. 7. Water the plant with just enough water to moisten the soil one week after repotting. After the soil has completely dried out, you can water more thoroughly.[图片]Tip Succulents grow best in well-drained soils that provide a high water-holding capacity. Planting succulents in a clay pot with a drainage hole ensures there is no sitting water and that the soil dries out between waterings. Succulents are dormant during the winter and should only be watered lightly at this time.

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Cacti are easy-care houseplants because their feeding and watering needs are extremely low. You can largely ignore them and they still thrive. But if you’re a chronic overwaterer, cacti may be a source of endless frustration. When your cactus has clearly been overwatered, don’t fear — there is a chance you can save it. If there is no fungal or bacterial rot present, a change of neighborhoods may be enough to get your cactus back on track.[图片]Damage Assessment If you suspect overwatering and damage, such as soft brown spots, are obvious on the outside of the cactus, unpot the plant by wrapping a few layers of newspaper around it and tipping the cactus out. Carefully brush the soil from the roots and check them for brown or black areas. Extensive damage may be difficult to fix, but if most of the roots are still white, you’re in good shape. Cut away the black and brown roots and leave the cactus out of its pot to dry. If brown or black rot areas are extensive, you will need to reroot the cactus. A cactus that has only been occasionally overwatered will recover without further drama.[图片]Encourage Drainage When overwatering is a chronic problem, help the cactus to shed as much water as quickly as possible in the future. Select an unglazed clay pot only slightly bigger than the cactus and fill it with a commercial cactus mix. Pot the cactus in the mix gently, so you don’t upset its delicate roots. The clay pot will wick away more water from the root zone while the loose cactus mix allows water to drain quickly and completely. You should only plant very large landscape cacti directly in the ground because landscape plantings give you less control over drainage.[图片]Rerooting When roots or tissues are extensively damaged from overwatering, use a sharp, clean knife to cut away all the rot from the cactus. Even a small portion of healthy tissue can regenerate a whole plant, but if you leave the rot behind, it may continue to spread. Allow the cactus to dry on the counter for several days until a thick scab forms on the cut sections. Place the remaining cactus section into a clay pot with cactus soil and bury it about 1 inch (2.5 cm) deep unless there isn’t much of the cactus left — in that case, bury it about halfway. Don’t water the cactus for the first week, and only water sparingly after that until new growth appears.[图片]Proper Watering Once your cactus is repotted and ready for success, correct watering is vital to prevent new problems. Only water cacti when the top 1 to 2 inches (2.5 to 5 cm) of the soil — depending on the size of the cactus — is completely dry. Do not water the plant from the bottom and never leave it sitting in a saucer of water. It is much better for cacti to be dry than to be wet — a good rule of thumb is to water about once every 10 days.

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紫色的开花植物有很多，包括常见的吊竹梅、紫竹梅或美人蕉，但是让我印象最深刻的还是紫叶酢浆草，它的叶子非常独特，仔细看就是一种三角形状的叶子，然后每个茎上的叶柄上都是三片的，看起来像是蝴蝶停留在枝叶上，看起来特别精致、迷人。 [图片]#紫叶酢浆草 实际上就是一种块茎植物，依靠块茎或播种繁殖，通常会开出白色的小花，搭配惊艳的叶子，观赏性十足，养护的过程中就要保证土壤良好的排水性，避免土壤积水，这样才能避免块茎积水腐烂。 即便枝叶全部都枯死了，但只要块茎没有干枯，温度暖和之后还是可以重新生根发芽，是一种比较容易容易养护的小花。 [图片]养护紫叶酢浆草就是要保持环境常年温暖的环境，避免受冻，养护的位置要有适当的光照，半阴处也能养护。 夏季养护要适当遮阴，避免阳光过度暴晒，不过在生长期也要适当增加浇水（夏季温度高于30之后要减少给水），它的耐旱能力还不错，偶尔不浇水也不会影响生长。 冬季养护注意防寒，最低养护温度要在5度以上，避免冻伤块茎，冬季温度降到10度以下可以搬到室内养护。 [图片]酢浆草养护需要疏松肥沃和排水良好的沙质土，避免使用粘性过大的土壤，土壤有一定的肥力之后，后期基本就不用施肥了，上盆的时候可以在盆底添加适当的缓效有机肥。 养护的位置要有适当的散射光，可以养在窗台或阳台上，避免烈日暴晒，保持环境通风，夏季适当遮阴，养护温度保持在15~30度左右，这样才能保持良好的生长状态。 紫叶酢浆草的耐旱性还不错，不用过于频繁补水，盆土干透浇水，避免经常浇水造成积水烂根，冬季寒冷和夏季高温都要适当控水，不然就影响紫叶酢浆草的休眠。 [图片]想要让紫叶酢浆草开出靓丽的花朵，可以在春秋的时候各给一次稀薄的肥料，保持土壤疏松和盆土良好的排水性，可以让枝叶长得旺盛。 [图片]紫叶酢浆草繁殖也是比较简单，在春暖后换盆的时候进行，它的底部块茎能够不能分生，可以将一些小的分株掰开，连同根系移栽，带块茎的枝叶很容易移栽成功，移栽前期要保持温暖微润的环境，适当遮阴养护。 家里如果都是千篇一律的绿植盆栽植物，那么不妨养一盆艳丽的紫叶酢浆草，好养、好看的盆栽植物。

Succulents are marvels of nature that store extra water in their leaves, stems, or roots. Because they have the reputation for growing in arid conditions, many people fail to realize that when we bring them into our home and garden environments, they do need to be watered regularly. We share what you need to know on how to water succulents and keep them thriving.[图片]How to Water Succulents Indoors Rather than giving your succulents sips of water here and there, give them a good soaking — to the point the water runs out the drainage holes at the bottom of the pot. Be sure to empty the water that runs into the saucer beneath the plant pot. Then let the soil dry out completely before watering again.[图片]Sedums, Hens and Chicks, Jade Plants, Kalanchoe, Aloe vera, and Sansevieria are popular choices for indoor plants. Succulents also include cacti, which, generally, may need less water than other succulents. Succulents like well-drained soil. A good quality potting soil mixed with either a material such as perlite will help ensure good drainage. In addition to quality potting media, make sure your containers have drainage holes, because too much moisture can result in rotten roots.[图片]Succulents require more water in the early spring when the plant is growing. Water needs may lessen in the summer and even more so during the winter. When the light decreases during the winter months and most succulents are in a dormant period, their water requirements also decrease. During winter, water your succulents when the soil is dry. This could be as infrequently as once per month but will depend on your conditions.[图片]The frequency of watering will also depend on the light and growing conditions in your area, as well as the size of the container. The larger the container, the more moisture it can hold. Small, shallow pots may need to be watered more frequently. How to Water Succulents in Outdoor Containers Summer is a good time to move potted succulents outdoors. Though they love sun, give them a chance to acclimate to outdoor conditions by placing them in a partially shaded area before moving to a sunnier location. Keep them out of intense sunlight from late morning to mid afternoon. Outdoor plants generally require more water than indoor plants. Again, your conditions will dictate how often succulents will need water. Start by checking on a weekly basis, paying attention to the condition of the potting media and whether it’s bone dry or moist.[图片]Succulents, including cacti, which are grown in shallow containers, may need water every few days. How to Water Succulents in the Ground Succulents, particularly Sedums, grow quite well in the ground. They, too, may need to be watered weekly, depending on conditions. Established plants will have a stronger root system and tolerate dry conditions much better than new plants.[图片]Whether you grow hardy or annual succulents, they need to be in well-drained soil. Standing water is a prescription for disaster. As with houseplants, soil conditions and water needs go hand-in-hand.

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下面介绍的仙人掌植物叫“金手指”，它是一种非常适合养在室内的盆栽植物，不用经常打理，非常耐旱，而且耐阴性也还不错，而且浑身长满软刺，摸起来也不会刺手，是非常适合作为桌面盆栽的仙人掌植物。 [图片]#金手指 养护得当能够长成一大丛，它能够不断长出侧芽，掐下来一段就能扦插繁殖，养护得当它还能开花。 金手指的植株是非常小巧的，直径只有2~3厘米长，它的茎可以长到10多厘米长，养在室内阴凉处就生长特别缓慢，它喜欢温暖干燥的环境，避免受冻或频繁浇水，日常的养护就完全没有问题。 [图片]有些朋友会担心金手指上面的刺会刺伤自己，其实大可放心，上面都是一些柔软的刺，日常的接触是很难弄伤的，除非是把脸贴到上面。 在5~6月的时候，养护得当的金手指还能开出粉色的笑话，遍布在整个茎的上部分，开起来像是小岩石上面冒出来的小花。 [图片]想要让金手指能够开花，那么养护环境就一定要适宜，保持通风良好和温暖干燥的环境，避免闷热潮湿或过度寒冷。 金手指喜欢温暖干燥，害怕受冻，最低养护温度要在7度以上，冬季在10度左右就要搬到室内养护了。夏季温度过高也要适当遮阴，温度在33度以上就要放在遮阴处养护，避免被晒伤。 [图片]养护盆栽的金手指不需要经常浇水，栽培的土壤要选择疏松和排水良好的沙质土，可以用泥炭土混合河沙栽种，保证透气疏松，避免使用园土或粘重的土壤栽种。 养护金手指一定要避免经常浇水，就算是在生长季节也要等盆土完全干透才能浇水。浇水的时候要避免浇到茎上面，避免用喷水壶喷，要直接浇到土壤下面，积水容易烂根烂茎。 [图片]养护金手指不需要经常施肥，可以在上盆的时候适当添加缓效型的有机肥，夏季温度过高或冬季寒冷的时候都不能给肥，薄肥少施就对了，还不能给浓肥。