粉红石莲

粉红石莲的基本数据

养护难度

适合新手

寿命

多年生（寿命数据较少）

体型

高度10～30厘米。叶片长度1～4厘米，厚度6～10毫米

浇水

在春季和秋季生长期施用少量缓释肥或液体肥料

光照和放置位置

春季和秋季在户外光线充足的地方种植。因其怕高温高湿，梅雨季到夏季应放在避雨、通风良好的半阴处夏眠。秋季温度降低后开始着色，整个秋冬春季都可欣赏叶尖的红晕。

浇水

春季（3～6月）和秋季（9～11月）为生长期。生长期土壤表面干燥后充分浇水，梅雨季到夏季休眠期减少浇水并避免淋雨。保持较干的环境有利于叶尖红晕的显现。

温度和越冬

在无霜冻的地方越冬。寒冷环境会增强叶尖的着色，但要避免冻伤。

土壤和换盆

使用排水性良好的土壤，每1～2年在生长期前期或初期进行换盆。茎部过长的植株可在换盆时进行修剪。

繁殖方法

茎插法可容易生根。脱落的叶片也能生根，但国内资料显示叶插成功率较低，因此可靠的繁殖方法是茎插。适宜的繁殖时间为3～5月和9～10月。

病虫害和注意事项

茎和叶片易被介壳虫或蚜虫侵害，根部易被根粉蚧侵染。多年生长后茎部容易伸长导致株型散乱，需要定期修剪重塑株型。

关于粉红石莲

Otomegokoro (jelly bean plant) is a Sedum with powdery, pale green, bean-like leaves whose tips blush red in strong sun and winter cold. A beginner-friendly perennial 10 to 30 cm tall, with the basics of light, watering and seasonal care.

开始养护粉红石莲前需要了解的7件事

1. 1Bright light, good airflow

   Outdoors, choose a sunny spot; indoors, a bright window. With too little light the stems stretch, the leaves spread apart and the red tips fade. Strong sun brings out the red color, but move the plant into it gradually rather than all at once.

2. 2Water only when dry

   Let the soil dry out completely, then water thoroughly until it drains from the bottom. The leaves store water, so overwatering invites root rot and leggy growth. The white powder rubs off easily, so pour water gently at the base rather than over the leaves.

3. 3Fast-draining soil

   A cactus and succulent mix, or a blend of akadama and pumice, drains well and suits this plant. Use a pot with drainage holes and never let water pool in the saucer. Soil that stays wet leaves the roots stuffy and prone to rot.

4. 4Repot when roots fill

   Repot when roots crowd the pot or water starts draining slowly. Shake off some of the old soil and move the plant to a pot one size larger. Choose mild spring or autumn weather, and hold off watering for a few days afterward.

5. 5Summer humidity, winter cold

   In hot, humid weather, move the plant to bright shade with good airflow and water sparingly to prevent stuffiness. Winter cold turns the tips red, but where frost or freezing is expected, bring it under eaves or indoors. Reviewing its position each season is the key to keeping it for years.

6. 6Choosing a healthy plant

   Look for plump, firm leaves with the white powder still evenly in place. Avoid plants with very stretched stems or shriveled leaves. Red tips come from sun or cold and are part of this plant's charm.

7. 7Handle leaves gently

   The leaves can pop off at a touch, so hold the stem or pot rather than the leaves when moving the plant. Fallen leaves sometimes root, but leaf cuttings are said to succeed only rarely, so for reliable propagation take stem cuttings instead. The best times are March to May and September to October.

粉红石莲的常见问题

Q.Can a beginner grow Otomegokoro?

A.Yes, it is rated beginner-friendly. Give it bright light and good airflow, and water only after the soil has dried. Overwatering is the main thing to watch at first.

Q.Are the red leaf tips a sign of disease?

A.No. Sun, dryness and winter cold naturally turn the tips red, and it is one of the plant's highlights. In low light the color fades and the stems tend to stretch.

Q.How big does it grow?

A.It grows about 10 to 30 cm tall, with leaves 1 to 4 cm long and 6 to 10 mm thick. If the stems get untidy, you can cut them back to tidy the shape.

Q.Why do the leaves keep falling off?

A.The leaves come off easily, sometimes at a light touch. Overwatering or stuffy conditions can also cause leaf drop, so review your watering interval and airflow.

Q.How long does it live?

A.It is a perennial that can be enjoyed year after year. Few sources give a clear lifespan, so we can't state a figure. Cutting back and rooting cuttings when the plant gets untidy helps keep it going.

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