1161.Haworthia lockwoodii 4-6cm/Haworthia/ Succulent plants / Garden landscape / Carefully select healthy plants

Morphological Characteristics

• Plant Shape: Yulu Jin usually grows in a rosette form. The leaves are arranged compactly and regularly around the central growth point, forming a beautiful circular or nearly circular plant shape.
• Leaf Shape: The leaves are fleshy, plump, and thick, usually in the shape of triangles, long ovals, or spoons. The tips of the leaves can be sharp or rounded, and the edges of some varieties may have fine serrations or wrinkles. The most distinctive feature is the transparent or semi - transparent "window" at the top of the leaf. Through the "window", the internal texture and structure of the leaf can be seen. The size, shape, and transparency of the "window" vary among different varieties. In addition, the surface of the leaf usually has clear veins, which are distributed longitudinally or interwoven into a network, adding a unique texture to the leaf.

Color Characteristics

• Base Colors: Yulu Jin comes in a variety of base colors. The common ones are green, yellow, white, and red. The green - colored Yulu Jin shows different shades of green, ranging from light green to dark green. The yellow - colored ones can be light yellow, golden yellow, or orange - yellow. The white - colored Yulu Jin is relatively rare, with the white part being pure white or having a faint green or yellow tint. The red - colored ones range from light pink to bright red and purple - red.
• Variegation Colors and Distribution: The variegation colors are mainly white, yellow, and red. These colors can appear alone or in combination on the same plant, creating a colorful effect. The variegation can be distributed in different ways. For example, in "Fulun Jin", the variegation is distributed on both sides of the leaves; in "Zhongban Jin", it is in the middle of the leaf; and in "Lasi Jin", it is distributed in streaks on the leaf. There are also other forms such as "Jishangban" with uniform green - white patterns on all leaves, "Huban" with variegation on the front of the leaves, "Yinyang Jin" with one half of the leaf fully variegated and the other half fully green, and "Quanjin" with the entire leaf variegated.

Growth Habits

• Light Requirements: Yulu Jin is sensitive to light. It needs a certain amount of light to grow, but direct sunlight can burn the leaves, causing abnormal colors or loss of luster. It is generally suitable to be placed in a place with bright, indirect light.
• Temperature Requirements: It prefers a warm environment, and the suitable growth temperature is between 18℃ and 22℃. It is not very cold - resistant or heat - resistant. In winter, the temperature should preferably not be lower than 5℃. In summer, when the temperature is high, it will enter a dormant or semi - dormant state, and attention should be paid to cooling and avoiding the heat.
• Watering Management: Yulu Jin has a certain drought - tolerance, but it also needs appropriate water supply during the growth period. The principle of "watering when the soil is dry, and watering thoroughly" should be followed to avoid waterlogging, which may lead to root rot. At the same time, the soil should not be too dry to avoid affecting the normal growth of the plant.
• Soil Requirements: It is suitable to grow in loose, breathable, and well - drained soil. A soil mixture of leaf - mold, peat, coarse sand, or vermiculite in a certain proportion can be used, and a small amount of bone meal can be added as a base fertilizer to provide sufficient nutrients.

Propagation Methods

• Leaf - cutting Propagation: Select healthy and plump leaves with a complete base from the mother plant. After taking them off, let the wounds dry in a cool and ventilated place. Then, place the leaves flat on the moist cutting medium, such as vermiculite or perlite. Keep the medium slightly moist and in a shaded place. After a period of time, roots and small buds will grow from the base of the leaves.
• Division Propagation: This can be done when repotting. Separate the young plants next to the mother plant. The rooted young plants can be directly planted, and the unrooted ones need to be air - dried for 1 - 2 days until the wounds are dry before planting. Division propagation has a high survival rate, and the new plants grow relatively fast.
• Sowing Propagation: Seeds are obtained through artificial pollination and sown in spring or autumn. The sowing soil should be disinfected. After sowing, keep the soil moist and at an appropriate temperature. The seeds will germinate in about 20 days. However, for the seedlings obtained through sowing, the variegation characteristics may not be completely maintained, and there may be a phenomenon of reversion.

Maintenance Points

• Avoid Excessive Sunlight: In summer, when the sunlight is strong, it is necessary to shade Yulu Jin in a timely manner to prevent the leaves from being sun - burned. A sun - shading net can be used, or it can be placed in a place indoors where there is bright light but no direct sunlight.
• Control the Watering Frequency: Adjust the watering frequency according to the season and weather. In summer and winter, when the plant grows slowly or is dormant, reduce the number of waterings. In spring and autumn, when the plant is growing vigorously, the watering can be appropriately increased, but avoid waterlogging.
• Regular Fertilization: During the growing season, apply a thin liquid fertilizer or a special fertilizer for succulents once a month to provide the nutrients needed for the plant's growth. However, be careful to avoid high - concentration fertilizers that may burn the roots.