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Baobao Jingshen is a plant of the Crassulaceae family, a woody perennial. Because of its beautiful and luxurious blooming, it is also known as ‘Beautiful Jingshen’. It is commonly found in the northeastern region of China, known for its bright and beautiful flowers, usually blooming in August and September. Many families plant Baobao Jingshen not only because it is a fine ornamental plant but also because it is suitable for extensive and rough cultivation, making it suitable for general family planting.

Maintenance Methods

1. Soil: The soil requirements are not high, generally any ordinary soil can support its growth, but it is recommended to mix gravel soil with cultivation soil to ensure good soil aeration. The soil texture should be slightly mixed. If the plants are potted, they should be repotted every two years, and for ground plants, it is necessary to divide the plants to improve the soil texture.

2. Irrigation: Irrigation is generally divided into two time periods. During the growth period, irrigation should follow a standard, ‘prefer dry over wet’. As succulents like Baobao Jingshen are not suitable for too much water, if the roots are waterlogged, they rot very quickly. During the flowering period, the standard is to alternate between dry and wet, with one day dry and one day wet, in order to ensure healthy growth.

3. Fertilizer: In the early stage of the blooming season, apply moderate fertilizer; during the growth period, apply thin fertilizer every ten days or so; during the rainy season, it is recommended to stop fertilizing.

4. Temperature: During the growth period, it is sufficient to ensure that the temperature is above 15 degrees Celsius, while during the blooming season, it is generally necessary to maintain temperatures above 10 degrees Celsius to ensure blooming.

5. Sunlight Exposure: In southern regions, it is necessary to shade during summer, while sunlight should be as much as possible during other times. This is because it prefers strong light exposure.

Baobao Jingshen is a key part of traditional Chinese medicine. According to ancient books, Baobao Jingshen, when used as medicine, can treat conditions such as arthritis, sore throat, hemorrhoids, and so on. It has the effect of promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis, and can also be used to treat some minor injuries, such as those caused by insect bites.