How to plant succulents
This article provides an overview of how to plant succulents and the detailed process of succulent seedling cultivation in the field of green plants and flowers, including the following specifics:
Seeding temperature: Crassulaceae 18-22 degrees,仙女杯 16-20, Aizoaceae 22-25, Cactaceae 30.
Preparation materials: 10×10 square, seeding soil, ceramsite, carbendazim, plastic wrap, succulent seeds, toothpicks, rubber bands.
10×10 square seeding of Xue Shan仙女杯
Seeding steps:
1. Place the seeding soil in the microwave for 5 minutes (if no microwave, it can be steamed in a pot, preferably an old pot, otherwise there is a risk of being beaten by family members.). This process can kill all the eggs and seeds in the soil, and also disinfect.
2. After steaming, let the soil cool down, and mix the soil with water diluted with carbendazim (this step is very important, otherwise you will cry when you immerse the pot, the soil will float on the water, and you can only stir each square individually, stirring while watering. I stirred 30 squares for half a day before.), then place ceramsite at the bottom of the square to prevent soil leakage, fill the square with the mixed soil, about 2/3 full (too full is not good for later seedling care), then immerse the pot with water diluted with carbendazim to disinfect the seeding soil, after the soil surface is wet, take out the square and let it dry.
3. After the soil in the pot is not dripping water, start seeding, find a windless place, and wear a mask. (Why avoid wind and wear a mask? Because succulent seeds are smaller than the tip of a needle, and a gust of wind or a sneeze can make them all disappear!) Patient people can use toothpicks now, wet the toothpick, and place one seed at a time on the soil surface (note that it is on the soil surface, not pressed into the soil, otherwise it will not germinate.), this is called point sowing. Sow 10 seeds in one square to facilitate seedling growth and delay the time for transplanting. Impatient people should not use toothpicks, just shake the seeds onto the soil surface, which is called broadcasting. Broadcast seeding can cause seedlings to grow into a mass, which is not good for growth and requires early transplanting.
4. Seal the mouth of the square with plastic wrap and secure it with a rubber band. Place the square in a shaded, well-ventilated area with no direct sunlight, and generally the seeds will start to germinate in 3-5 days. When the soil surface is slightly dry, immerse the pot, do not water, as it will wash away the seeds and knock over the seedlings. When 50% of the seedlings have emerged, remove the plastic wrap during the day and seal it at night to continue growing in a closed environment. When 70% have emerged, you can stop sealing, give the seedlings some scattered light progressively, starting with 1 hour, then 2 hours, gradually increasing the time, but remember not to expose them to direct sunlight. That's about it, the rest is just later care.
Last spring, the only two Buriedongni that grew up
It is better not to sow仙女杯 in spring, because it is too difficult for the seedlings to survive the summer! Out of 20 仙女杯, only 5 or 6 were left in the autumn, and only 2 Buriedongni were left. Autumn sowing is more ideal, with three seasons of growth in autumn, winter, and spring, and by summer, they are basically grown and can survive the summer without stress.
Cold drink cup sown Dongyun series
This type of transparent plastic container with a lid is very useful for seeding. It does not require plastic wrap to seal and is convenient for observation, but you need to punch holes in the bottom yourself. Without holes, it retains too much water, which can easily cause root rot in seedlings.
This article shares how to plant succulents and detailed process of succulent seedling cultivation, hoping to bring a little help to your life!