What are the cultivation methods for the succulent plant "Qian Chuan"?
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"Qian Chuan" is a succulent plant that everyone loves to grow. Its leaves stack on top of each other, resembling strings of coins, hence the nickname "Money String" by plant enthusiasts. Keeping it at home not only looks beautiful but also has the wonderful meaning of attracting wealth and fortune.
Qian Chuan also belongs to the succulent plants, preferring to grow in warm and dry environments, fearing waterlogging, slightly shade-tolerant, and is considered a very easy-to-grow ornamental plant. Let's find out how to fill a pot with Qian Chuan.
I. Soil Requirements
Friends who have grown succulent plants know that when potting them, preparing suitable growing soil is crucial because most succulents are drought-resistant and afraid of waterlogging, which requires the cultivation soil to be loose and breathable, with good water permeability.
The same applies to growing Qian Chuan. It's best not to use sticky soil entirely. You can use peat or decomposed leaf soil, mixed with some coarse sand or thoroughly roasted coal cinder. You can also buy some water-permeable and breathable vermiculite or perlite to mix into the potting soil to increase its permeability and prevent waterlogging and root rot after watering.
II. How to Water?
In the process of growing succulent plants, it is common to encounter plant rot caused by improper watering, so special attention should be paid to watering, especially in summer and winter. In summer, with hot weather and strong sunlight, the plant will stop growing and enter a dormant state when the temperature exceeds 35°C. At this time, it should be shaded and watered less, with the potting soil slightly dry, as excessive moisture can cause root rot.
In winter, with reduced sunlight and lower temperatures, the plant's water demand decreases, so watering should be reduced accordingly. Water only when the potting soil is completely dry to prevent frozen roots due to excessive moisture.
III. Regular Fertilization
Whether Qian Chuan can grow vigorously depends on the care. If you only water the plant without fertilizing and supplementing nutrients, the plant will grow slowly. Regular fertilization ensures adequate nutrients, leading to rapid growth of new buds and becoming taller.
During the growing period of Qian Chuan, you can water it with fermented liquid fertilizer, such as cake fertilizer water or rice washing water, every two weeks. If you don't have time to manage it regularly, you can also bury a small amount of slow-release fertilizer granules in the pot, which can also make the plant grow vigorously.
IV. Sufficient Light
The succulent Qian Chuan enjoys sunlight and can tolerate semi-shade, but if it is cared for in an environment without sunlight for a long time, the plant will become leggy, and the leaves will be very loose and lack compactness. Therefore, apart from providing shade and sun protection during the high-temperature period of summer, the pot should be placed in a sunny area during the growing period and in winter to receive more sunlight, making its growth habit more compact and beautiful.