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From watering to fertilizing and other details, successfully keeping an indoor plant seems to be a troublesome affair. But succulent plants turn it into a fun and easy experience. These fleshy plants don’t require much care and can easily survive and grow.
從澆水、施肥到其它細節(jié)，要養(yǎng)好一株室內(nèi)植物貌似是一件棘手的事。但養(yǎng)肉質(zhì)植物就是一件輕松有趣的事情了。這些肉質(zhì)植物不需要太多關(guān)注，它們?nèi)菀状婊詈蜕L。
The following are some hardy types that anyone can keep alive and thriving. Why not let these green plants decorate your room, clean the air and accompany you through your college days?
下面介紹的是一些耐寒植物，任何人都能養(yǎng)活它們，使它們茁壯成長。為什么不用這些綠色植物裝飾你的房間、凈化室內(nèi)空氣呢?為什么不讓它們來陪伴你度過大學生活呢?
Snake plant
虎尾蘭
The Snake plant, also known as Mother-in-law’s Tongue, needs little light to grow. Juliette Vass, owner of New York-based online plant store My City Plants, says it “can literally survive in a closet”. You can even just leave this plant in a pot for years, allowing the roots to multiply into a thick clump. It has long and variegated leaves with deep green centers and light yellow edges. Its flowers are small and white, but it rarely blooms.
虎尾蘭還有一個好笑的英文名字“Mother-in-law’s Tongue(丈母娘的舌頭)”，它只需一點陽光便可茁壯成長。紐約植物網(wǎng)店“我的城市植物”的店主朱麗葉•瓦什說，虎尾蘭完全可以在壁櫥里存活下來。
Care tips
溫馨護理貼士
Allow the soil to dry out slightly between waterings. Don’t overwater, because it will cause leaf and crown rot. It tolerates low light but performs best with medium to bright light. It doesn’t need fertilizer. Any normal room temperature should suit it just fine. Remember to prune out any damaged leaves so the overall plant looks better.
土壤稍微干透后再次澆水。切勿過度澆水，否則會導致葉子和花冠腐爛?；⑽蔡m耐陰，但中強光下會長得更好。不需要施肥。適合任何正常的室溫。為了讓整株植物更耐看，要記得剪去任何枯枝爛葉。
Hens-and-chicks
屋頂長生花
Sempervivum Tectorum and Echeveria Elegans share the common name of Hens-and-Chicks. They both produce “chicks” — small and identical plants that are slightly offset from the mother (hen). But they look different. Echeveria Elegans forms flat and flowerlike rosettes, while Sempervivum Tectorum’s leaves tend to be flatter and more-pointed. The availability of different-colored hybrids makes them the perfect paint-box plants.
屋頂長生草和月影有個共同的名字——“Hens-and-Chicks”，直譯過來便是“母雞和小雞”。兩種植物均產(chǎn)“小雞”—形狀相同的小型葉片，與母株(母雞)有稍微差別。但兩者看上去不一樣。月影的形葉片扁平，猶如一朵盛開的蓮花，但屋頂長生草的葉片往往更加扁平，葉子更尖。這兩種植物的顏色富于變化，有多種混合顏色，是制作顏料的選擇。Care tips
溫馨護理貼士
Fertilize three times in summer with balanced fertilizer. Propagate by removing offsets and potting them. Although they look tough, they are easily scarred if water touches the foliage or if bumped. The soil should be allowed to dry slightly between waterings, as overwatering causes rotting. Water very little during winter dormancy.
夏天施三次平衡肥料。這種植物的繁殖可以剪取小蓮座形葉盤，然后插到花盆里。盡管看起來很結(jié)實，但葉片一旦接觸到水或者受到碰撞，就容易受傷。應(yīng)等土壤稍微干透后再次澆水，不然過度澆水會導致其腐爛。冬天休眠期應(yīng)少澆水。
Aloe
蘆薈
With long, pointed leaves, this succulent plant has medicinal properties and often appears on product labels. It has been used for centuries to treat wounds and sunburn. Some varieties can grow high and grand. But smaller varieties like the popular Aloe Vera, work great in small and sunny indoor spaces. There are sharp “teeth” along the leaf margins, so place it where it can’t be brushed accidentally.
蘆薈為肉質(zhì)植物，有長長的尖葉，富有藥用價值，經(jīng)常出現(xiàn)在產(chǎn)品標簽上。幾個世紀以來，它一直被用于治療創(chuàng)傷和曬傷。一些品種會長得非常高大。但小品種比如龍舌蘭在陽光充足的室內(nèi)小環(huán)境下長得非常好。葉子邊緣成齒狀，所以應(yīng)放在不容易碰觸到的地方。
Care tips
溫馨護理貼士
Allow the soil to dry out during soakings. Don’t let it stand in water and water only once or twice a week. Water it sparingly in the winter since it won’t dry up quickly. Keep it in direct sunlight or the greatest amount of light possible.
土壤稍微干透后再次澆水。不要讓它浸泡在水中，一兩周澆一次水。冬天澆少量水，因為它不會干得很快。放置在陽光直接照射的地方或盡可能接觸陽光。
Jade plant
翡翠木
For those who love the good looks of a plant, the Jade plant is a great choice with its thick, lush leaves and visually interesting branches. It grows slowly and has the potential to accompany you far beyond your college life. This South African native is an old-fashioned favorite due to its easy-care characteristics.
對于注重植物外觀的人，翡翠木是一個不錯的選擇，因為它的葉片多肉肥厚、蒼翠繁茂，分枝看起上去饒有趣味。翡翠木生長地很慢，有可能在你大學畢業(yè)后繼續(xù)伴你左右。這種植物原生于南非，由于其易護理的特性，從而得到了長期的厚愛。
Care tips
溫馨護理貼士
It does not require much water, so keep the soil somewhat dry. Keep it potted in terra-cotta for good air movement through the soil and to help balance the top-heavy plant. It prefers bright light and an ordinary room temperature.
不需要太多水，所以要保持土壤一定的干燥性。要裝在赤土陶器里，以保證土壤之間良好的空氣流通，同時幫助這種頭重腳輕的植物保持平衡。翡翠木更喜強光和正常室溫。
Sedum Morganianum
翡翠景天，或松鼠掌
Sedum Morganianum’s overlapping gray-green or gray-blue leaves can grow up to 3 feet (91.4 cm) long. It is shown to its best advantage when planted in a hanging basket where perfect drainage is assured. It also grows well dangling from a pot on a wall or balcony. As a native of Mexico, it prefers medium to bright light. Although it rarely blooms, pink or red flowers may appear at the end of the stems in summer.
翡翠景天呈灰綠色或灰藍色，葉片層層疊疊，可以長至3英尺高(91.4厘米)。懸于吊籃上，其優(yōu)勢便展露無遺，因吊籃可保證的排水效果。將它懸于盆上， 掛在墻上或置于陽臺，其都能健康生長。這種源自墨西哥的植物喜好中強光。盡管很少開花，但夏天的時候，莖干尾部會開出粉色或紅色花朵。
Care tips
溫馨護理貼士
Allow the soil to dry slightly between waterings. The leaves fall off with even a light touch, so keep it where it won’t be disturbed. Although it likes bright light, avoid sudden exposure to direct sunlight, otherwise it may cause sunburn. Give it a shaded location with filtered light.
土壤稍微干透后再次澆水。即使輕碰，翡翠景天的葉子也會脫落，所以要放在不會受到干擾的地方。盡管它喜好強光，也不要突然暴露在陽光下，否則會導致曬傷。將之置于陰暗處，但能受到陽光的間接照射。
From watering to fertilizing and other details, successfully keeping an indoor plant seems to be a troublesome affair. But succulent plants turn it into a fun and easy experience. These fleshy plants don’t require much care and can easily survive and grow.
從澆水、施肥到其它細節(jié)，要養(yǎng)好一株室內(nèi)植物貌似是一件棘手的事。但養(yǎng)肉質(zhì)植物就是一件輕松有趣的事情了。這些肉質(zhì)植物不需要太多關(guān)注，它們?nèi)菀状婊詈蜕L。
The following are some hardy types that anyone can keep alive and thriving. Why not let these green plants decorate your room, clean the air and accompany you through your college days?
下面介紹的是一些耐寒植物，任何人都能養(yǎng)活它們，使它們茁壯成長。為什么不用這些綠色植物裝飾你的房間、凈化室內(nèi)空氣呢?為什么不讓它們來陪伴你度過大學生活呢?
Snake plant
虎尾蘭
The Snake plant, also known as Mother-in-law’s Tongue, needs little light to grow. Juliette Vass, owner of New York-based online plant store My City Plants, says it “can literally survive in a closet”. You can even just leave this plant in a pot for years, allowing the roots to multiply into a thick clump. It has long and variegated leaves with deep green centers and light yellow edges. Its flowers are small and white, but it rarely blooms.
虎尾蘭還有一個好笑的英文名字“Mother-in-law’s Tongue(丈母娘的舌頭)”，它只需一點陽光便可茁壯成長。紐約植物網(wǎng)店“我的城市植物”的店主朱麗葉•瓦什說，虎尾蘭完全可以在壁櫥里存活下來。
Care tips
溫馨護理貼士
Allow the soil to dry out slightly between waterings. Don’t overwater, because it will cause leaf and crown rot. It tolerates low light but performs best with medium to bright light. It doesn’t need fertilizer. Any normal room temperature should suit it just fine. Remember to prune out any damaged leaves so the overall plant looks better.
土壤稍微干透后再次澆水。切勿過度澆水，否則會導致葉子和花冠腐爛?；⑽蔡m耐陰，但中強光下會長得更好。不需要施肥。適合任何正常的室溫。為了讓整株植物更耐看，要記得剪去任何枯枝爛葉。
Hens-and-chicks
屋頂長生花
Sempervivum Tectorum and Echeveria Elegans share the common name of Hens-and-Chicks. They both produce “chicks” — small and identical plants that are slightly offset from the mother (hen). But they look different. Echeveria Elegans forms flat and flowerlike rosettes, while Sempervivum Tectorum’s leaves tend to be flatter and more-pointed. The availability of different-colored hybrids makes them the perfect paint-box plants.
屋頂長生草和月影有個共同的名字——“Hens-and-Chicks”，直譯過來便是“母雞和小雞”。兩種植物均產(chǎn)“小雞”—形狀相同的小型葉片，與母株(母雞)有稍微差別。但兩者看上去不一樣。月影的形葉片扁平，猶如一朵盛開的蓮花，但屋頂長生草的葉片往往更加扁平，葉子更尖。這兩種植物的顏色富于變化，有多種混合顏色，是制作顏料的選擇。Care tips
溫馨護理貼士
Fertilize three times in summer with balanced fertilizer. Propagate by removing offsets and potting them. Although they look tough, they are easily scarred if water touches the foliage or if bumped. The soil should be allowed to dry slightly between waterings, as overwatering causes rotting. Water very little during winter dormancy.
夏天施三次平衡肥料。這種植物的繁殖可以剪取小蓮座形葉盤，然后插到花盆里。盡管看起來很結(jié)實，但葉片一旦接觸到水或者受到碰撞，就容易受傷。應(yīng)等土壤稍微干透后再次澆水，不然過度澆水會導致其腐爛。冬天休眠期應(yīng)少澆水。
Aloe
蘆薈
With long, pointed leaves, this succulent plant has medicinal properties and often appears on product labels. It has been used for centuries to treat wounds and sunburn. Some varieties can grow high and grand. But smaller varieties like the popular Aloe Vera, work great in small and sunny indoor spaces. There are sharp “teeth” along the leaf margins, so place it where it can’t be brushed accidentally.
蘆薈為肉質(zhì)植物，有長長的尖葉，富有藥用價值，經(jīng)常出現(xiàn)在產(chǎn)品標簽上。幾個世紀以來，它一直被用于治療創(chuàng)傷和曬傷。一些品種會長得非常高大。但小品種比如龍舌蘭在陽光充足的室內(nèi)小環(huán)境下長得非常好。葉子邊緣成齒狀，所以應(yīng)放在不容易碰觸到的地方。
Care tips
溫馨護理貼士
Allow the soil to dry out during soakings. Don’t let it stand in water and water only once or twice a week. Water it sparingly in the winter since it won’t dry up quickly. Keep it in direct sunlight or the greatest amount of light possible.
土壤稍微干透后再次澆水。不要讓它浸泡在水中，一兩周澆一次水。冬天澆少量水，因為它不會干得很快。放置在陽光直接照射的地方或盡可能接觸陽光。
Jade plant
翡翠木
For those who love the good looks of a plant, the Jade plant is a great choice with its thick, lush leaves and visually interesting branches. It grows slowly and has the potential to accompany you far beyond your college life. This South African native is an old-fashioned favorite due to its easy-care characteristics.
對于注重植物外觀的人，翡翠木是一個不錯的選擇，因為它的葉片多肉肥厚、蒼翠繁茂，分枝看起上去饒有趣味。翡翠木生長地很慢，有可能在你大學畢業(yè)后繼續(xù)伴你左右。這種植物原生于南非，由于其易護理的特性，從而得到了長期的厚愛。
Care tips
溫馨護理貼士
It does not require much water, so keep the soil somewhat dry. Keep it potted in terra-cotta for good air movement through the soil and to help balance the top-heavy plant. It prefers bright light and an ordinary room temperature.
不需要太多水，所以要保持土壤一定的干燥性。要裝在赤土陶器里，以保證土壤之間良好的空氣流通，同時幫助這種頭重腳輕的植物保持平衡。翡翠木更喜強光和正常室溫。
Sedum Morganianum
翡翠景天，或松鼠掌
Sedum Morganianum’s overlapping gray-green or gray-blue leaves can grow up to 3 feet (91.4 cm) long. It is shown to its best advantage when planted in a hanging basket where perfect drainage is assured. It also grows well dangling from a pot on a wall or balcony. As a native of Mexico, it prefers medium to bright light. Although it rarely blooms, pink or red flowers may appear at the end of the stems in summer.
翡翠景天呈灰綠色或灰藍色，葉片層層疊疊，可以長至3英尺高(91.4厘米)。懸于吊籃上，其優(yōu)勢便展露無遺，因吊籃可保證的排水效果。將它懸于盆上， 掛在墻上或置于陽臺，其都能健康生長。這種源自墨西哥的植物喜好中強光。盡管很少開花，但夏天的時候，莖干尾部會開出粉色或紅色花朵。
Care tips
溫馨護理貼士
Allow the soil to dry slightly between waterings. The leaves fall off with even a light touch, so keep it where it won’t be disturbed. Although it likes bright light, avoid sudden exposure to direct sunlight, otherwise it may cause sunburn. Give it a shaded location with filtered light.
土壤稍微干透后再次澆水。即使輕碰，翡翠景天的葉子也會脫落，所以要放在不會受到干擾的地方。盡管它喜好強光，也不要突然暴露在陽光下，否則會導致曬傷。將之置于陰暗處，但能受到陽光的間接照射。