What is Saxifraga?

Saxifraga is a genus of plants that is part of the Saxifragaceae family. It contains more than 450 species of permanent and annual plants that usually occur in northern and southern mild zones, often with the common name "Rockfoil". The leaf is characterized by a circular shape in which the leaves are based on a common point and the flowers are generally red to creamy white. Most saxifraga plants live in or around the rocks. In fact, the name "Saxifraga" is derived from the Latin words saxum and Frantor that translate into "rock" and "break". Other varieties, including Dactyloides, Euaizoonia and TrachyPhyllum, have a longer flowering period, which usually extends into spring and early summer. Most of these plants are grown in rock gardens, but several species, such as s. Sarcentosa can be grown as room machines. Messy plants, such as dactyloides, are doing well if the mixture of clay and sand is sprinkled on the soil as the plant grows. Plants Kabschia ObThey flow out a lot of crushed rocks, usually limestone, in the soil for adequate drainage. They also use occasional topping of soil with a mixture of famous clay, mold and sand.

Plants

Saxifraga should not be grown in full sunlight, as the leaves tend to disappear after a longer exposure to the sun. The area, which is partially overshadowed and has good ventilation during the day, is a good environment for the plant. In general, they do not tolerate high humidity and can cause the color of the leaves to turn into yellow.

Some insects live and feed on saxifraz including aphids and cochineals. The great infestation of aphids is particularly worrying because they tend to cause curling and yellowing of the leaves and scold the shoots. Another problem of aphids is secretions that remain on the stems and leaves. Adhesive remnants, called Honeydew, generally attract mold spores of a solitary mold that rubs the plant. These problems JSou generally treated with a spray of insecticidal soap.

Plants

Saxifraga are promoted by seeds, cuts and division. The seedlings last for several years, while the divisions of ripe plants usually need only one season to start flowering. One leaf rostets are usually cut between the spring and the fall and usually placed in the sand. Within a few weeks, the roots begin to appear and cutting transplants into a pot with a well -drainage soil.