火焰莲

火焰莲的基本数据

养护难度

适合新手

寿命

多年生。开花后的茎容易受损，需要进行修剪并重新培育。

体型

高约15厘米·宽60～90厘米（匍匐扩展）

浇水

施肥量少（每年约2次施用堆肥或缓效性肥料少量）

阳光·放置位置

在阳光充足至半阴处生长。要使叶片呈现红色变色，冬季需要充足的日照。在炎热的内陆地区，需在盛夏时移至半阴处。

浇水

对干旱具有很强的抗性。当土壤干燥时浇水，大约每两周一次为目标。过度湿润和排水不良会导致白粉病和茎、根腐烂。

温度·越冬

能承受轻微的霜冻，但温度低于-1℃时会受损。受霜冻影响时，叶片会出现小的棕色斑点。在寒冷地区，应采用盆栽方式，冬季需要保护。

土壤·换盆

用排水性良好的土壤种植。突然的水分变化可能导致叶片出现水泡状肿胀（水肿），因此需要保持稳定的浇水间隔。

繁殖方法

通过茎插和叶插可以轻松繁殖。由于茎节会长出根系，也可以将侧倒的茎切割分开进行繁殖。

病虫害·注意事项

开花后株植容易受损，需要进行修剪并重新培育。由于不是注册品种，可以通过插条进行繁殖。

关于火焰莲

Beginner-friendly Crassula capitella 'Campfire' shifts from lime green in summer to fiery red in winter. About 15 cm tall, spreading 60 to 90 cm. Learn placement, watering and pruning tips.

开始养护火焰莲前需要了解的7件事

1. 1Sun Sets the Color

   The red foliage of Himatsuri comes from a mix of strong sun and cool weather. In a bright outdoor spot or sunny window the plant stays compact and colors well, while in dim places it stays greener and stretches out.

2. 2Water When Dry

   This succulent stores water in its leaves, so let the soil surface dry out, then water thoroughly until it drains from the bottom. Constantly wet soil can damage the roots and stems, so always empty any water left in the saucer.

3. 3Free-Draining Soil

   A ready-made cactus and succulent mix, or a free-draining blend with plenty of akadama or pumice, suits it well. Because it spreads by creeping, a wide, shallow pot fits its habit better than a deep one.

4. 4Beat Summer Stuffiness

   The rainy season and midsummer are when clumps are most likely to suffer from trapped humidity. Keep the plant somewhere airy, shelter it from long rain, and water sparingly. If the stems grow dense and the inside turns stuffy, trim them back to let air through.

5. 5Protect from Frost

   Cool weather brings out the red color, but frost and freezing can damage the leaves and stems. In cold areas or on chilly nights, move the plant under eaves or to a bright indoor spot, and water lightly through winter.

6. 6Repotting and Pruning

   It grows quickly, so when the roots fill the pot, move it to a slightly larger one. Stems that have flowered tend to decline, so cutting them back after bloom encourages new shoots and renews the plant. The trimmed stems can also be used as cuttings.

7. 7Choosing a Healthy Plant

   Look for firm leaves set closely together on stems that have not grown thin and leggy. Avoid plants that are shedding many lower leaves or have stems that are dark and soft. Leaf color changes with the season, so a green plant is not necessarily an unhealthy one.

火焰莲的常见问题

Q.Can beginners grow Himatsuri?

A.Yes, it is rated beginner-friendly. Give it plenty of light and well-drained soil, and water only after the soil dries, and it grows sturdily. It also grows fast, so you can enjoy watching it fill out.

Q.Why does mine stay green in winter?

A.The usual causes are too little sun or too little exposure to cool weather. Place it in a bright spot and let it feel the seasonal chill, but keep it clear of frost and freezing.

Q.How big does it get?

A.It reaches about 15 cm in height and creeps outward to 60 to 90 cm wide. Since it spreads sideways, choose a roomy pot or planting spot.

Q.What should I do after it flowers?

A.Stems that have flowered tend to decline, so cut them back after bloom to renew the plant. The trimmed stems can also be used as cuttings to make more plants.

Q.Can I grow it indoors?

A.A bright windowsill can work, but with too little light the stems stretch and the leaf color turns dull. Choose the sunniest window you have and keep the air moving around the plant.

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