The flower looks very strange, it feels like there is only a trunk without leaves or flowers.
The boss said that this flower is called the Bachelor Tree, which is a succulent plant. It looks the same all year round. It is green when it is not exposed to the sun indoors, and it will turn yellow or red when exposed to the sun.
From the side next to the window, the branches are indeed red, and the inside is green.
Looking closely at the Bachelor Tree, I found that it still has leaves, but the leaves are so small that I really thought there were no leaves if I didn’t look closely.
The branches of the Bachelor Tree feel very smooth, and it really has the flavor of a succulent plant.
The Bachelor Tree can be cultivated in the open field in the warm areas of southern China. It is usually cultivated in a greenhouse in winter and in the open air in summer. Xi’an belongs to the north, so it is really rare, and this is the first time I have seen it.
According to the information, the Bachelor Tree is still a small tree, 2-6 meters high, gray or light gray when old, green when young; the twigs are fleshy and have rich latex. The photosynthetic function is performed by the stem, so it is often leafless.
It is said that the latex of the Bachelor’s Tree contains rich hydrocarbons, which are similar to the composition of petroleum.
The Bachelor’s Tree is also called the Green Jade Tree. This reminds me of a place called Yushu in Qinghai. Is it named because of the wide planting of jade trees? In fact, the “Yushu” in Qinghai is a transliteration of Tibetan and has nothing to do with the Green Jade Tree.
Does the Bachelor’s Tree bloom?
It is difficult for the Bachelor’s Tree to bloom. The temperature, humidity, and soil must be suitable, otherwise it will not bloom for many years.
The flowering period of the Bachelor’s Tree is in summer and autumn from July to October. If you want it to bloom, you must ensure that the light time is sufficient. If you can’t ensure the light, it is not easy to bloom.
The Green Jade Tree is a petroleum plant, which has both medicinal value and ornamental value. I think it is still very good for viewing.