Winter care of succulent plants Oplina

Morphological characteristics and growth habits of Oplina

Morphological characteristics of Oplina

Oplina is a succulent plant of the genus Echeveria. It is a horticultural variety bred by hybridizing (Drunk Beauty) and (Corolla) and is a large Echeveria. The fleshy leaves of Oplina are alternate and arranged in a lotus shape. The leaves are long and spoon-shaped, with an oblique tip on the upper part and a red tip. The leaf surface is slightly concave and there is a keel on the back of the leaf. There is white powder on the leaf surface of Oplina, and the overall color is a pink light blue. The leaf edges and tips are easily reddish, which is very beautiful, and has a sense of shyness like an ancient beauty. Like other beauty-series succulents, Oplina grows fast and is easy to grow and grow in groups. Also because of its thick leaves, the plant has a creeping growth habit. Opalina tends to bloom in mid-spring, and is similar to the flowers of the Echeveria genus, with spike-like pedicels, bell-shaped flowers, yellow flowers with orange tips.

Growth habits of Oplina

Oplina is a winter species that likes a warm, dry and sunny environment. It is drought-resistant and avoids long-term moisture in the potting soil. The suitable temperature for its growth is 10-25℃. Oplina is a succulent plant that is relatively easy to grow and looks good. If it is properly maintained, the leaves of Oplina will be plump, with thick white powder and pale blue color. Combined with the pink tips and edges of the leaves, it looks like a beauty with rouge on.

Winter care of Oplina

temperature

The temperature is too low in winter, so it should be moved to a sunny room for maintenance and placed in a sunny place; the temperature should be kept above 5℃.

illumination

Oplina likes an environment with plenty of sunlight and needs to be given enough light. Only with sufficient light will the leaves become fuller, the white powder thicker, the leaf tips and leaf edges look like they are covered with blush, and the tips of the leaves can easily turn a little red. If there is insufficient light, it will easily cause excessive growth, the plant shape will be looser, the leaves will be slender and weak, the color will be dull, and the plant will become top-heavy.

Watering

During the severe cold winter, watering should be restrained, and only a small amount of watering is required after the soil is completely dry. If the temperature can be maintained above 5℃ in winter, you can water it normally. If the temperature is below 0℃, you need to control the water, otherwise Oplina will easily get frostbite. You can give Oplina a little water at the roots when the sun is out. For soil preparation, you can choose soil with good air permeability and drainage, such as peat soil and granular soil in a 1:1 ratio.

Fertilization

Oplina is a winter succulent. If the temperature can be maintained above 5℃ in winter, you can apply fertilizer appropriately. Stop fertilizing if the temperature is below 0℃.

Pot soil

The potting soil can be selected from soil with good air permeability and drainage, such as peat soil and granular soil in a 1:1 ratio.