Multi肉鹿角海棠, due to its unique shape and rich colors, has become one of the most popular multi肉 plants in recent years. It is not easy to grow a pot of multi肉鹿角海棠 well. This article will introduce you to the maintenance methods of multi肉鹿角海棠 in detail, helping you to easily grow beautiful multi肉鹿角海棠.
LightingMulti肉鹿角海棠 likes plenty of sunshine but is not resistant to strong direct sunlight. During maintenance, it should be placed in a place with sufficient scattered light. In the high temperature period of summer, appropriate shading is necessary to avoid leaf sunburn. According to the "China Flower News", it is necessary to have at least 4-6 hours of scattered light every day to ensure the healthy growth of multi肉鹿角海棠.
WateringWatering multi肉鹿角海棠 should follow the principle of "drier is better than wetter". In the growing season, watering 1-2 times per week is sufficient. When watering, make sure the soil is completely moist but not waterlogged. In winter when the temperature is low, the frequency of watering should be reduced to avoid root rot. It is worth noting that ventilation should be carried out immediately after watering to keep the air circulating.
SoilMulti肉鹿角海棠 has high requirements for soil and should choose sandy soil with good breathability and strong drainage. You can make your own soil or buy ready-made multi肉 special soil. According to the suggestions of the "Multi肉 Plant Maintenance Manual", the soil can be mixed in the following proportions: peat soil 40%, vermiculite 30%, perlite 30%.
FertilizingMulti肉鹿角海棠 needs moderate fertilization during the growing season. Apply a compound fertilizer or organic fertilizer once a month to promote plant growth. When fertilizing, avoid direct contact between fertilizer and leaves to prevent leaf burn. In the dormant period of winter, fertilization can be stopped.
PruningIn order to maintain the beautiful shape of multi肉鹿角海棠, regular pruning is essential. In the growing season, it is appropriate to prune withered leaves and long branches to promote healthy growth of the plant. After pruning, the wounds should be promptly treated with disinfectants such as carbendazim to prevent bacterial infection.
Pest and Disease ControlMulti肉鹿角海棠 may encounter problems with pests and diseases during the growing process, such as aphids and red spiders. When pests and diseases are found, timely measures should be taken, such as spraying insecticides and pruning diseased branches. Good ventilation conditions should be maintained to reduce the occurrence of pests and diseases.
The maintenance of multi肉鹿角海棠 is not complicated. As long as you master the key points of lighting, watering, soil, fertilizing, pruning, and pest and disease control, you can easily grow beautiful multi肉鹿角海棠. I hope this article can provide you with useful references, allowing you to go further on the road of maintaining multi肉鹿角海棠.