Good soil ventilation and drainage, healthy roots and less prone to rot
Properly sized and well-ventilated pots, no waterlogging and root rot
Adequate light for vigorous plants, faster growth for greater appreciation
High temperature and low humidity environment is ideal, fast growth without obstacles
Rational watering and fertilizing, healthy growth without shortcuts
麒麟掌 is a tropical succulent plant that prefers heat and drought, fears cold and excessive moisture. During daily maintenance, excessive watering, overly concentrated fertilization, and low environmental temperatures can easily cause poor growth of 麒麟掌, leading to various diseases and pests, stem and root rot, and other issues. So, what problems should be paid attention to in the daily maintenance of 麒麟掌? Let's exchange with fellow plant lovers, hoping it will be helpful to them.
One, Good soil ventilation and drainage, healthy roots and less prone to rot
麒麟掌 prefers loose, well-ventilated, and good-draining sandy soil. The root system of 麒麟掌 is not vigorous, and planting in soil that is too heavy can easily cause poor root growth or even rot. Therefore, when preparing the planting soil for it, the first consideration should be soil looseness and ventilation, which can be achieved by adding an appropriate amount of granular materials to the soil, such as coarse river sand, perlite, or vermiculite.
For general planting of 麒麟掌, a mixture of one part decomposed leaf soil and one part coarse river sand is suitable. Decomposed leaf soil is loose and well-ventilated, with sufficient nutrients, while coarse river sand has good drainage ability, effectively enhancing soil drainage.
Two, Properly sized and well-ventilated pots, no waterlogging and root rot
The root system of 麒麟掌 is not developed, with no main roots and only a few fibrous roots, which have poor resistance. Pot selection is also very important. If the pot is too large, with more soil, the efficiency of soil moisture cycles is low, which is even more unfavorable for root germination. Poor ventilation and drainage of the pot itself can also inhibit root germination.
When choosing a pot for 麒麟掌, consider two aspects: size and material. The size of the pot should be just large enough to fit the root system, and the material should preferably be a well-ventilated earthenware or purple sand pot, and the pot must have a bottom hole, preferably a larger one.
How to Cultivate 麒麟掌
Three, Adequate light for vigorous plants, faster growth for greater appreciation
麒麟掌 is a light-loving plant that requires ample direct sunlight during its growing period. In daily maintenance, it is necessary to allow the plant to receive as much direct sunlight as possible. The spring, summer, and autumn seasons are its vigorous growing periods, during which adequate sunlight is especially important. With sufficient sunlight, the plant can perform more effective photosynthesis, and it is best to provide full-day sunlight during this period.
In winter, 麒麟掌 enters a dormant state, and sunlight is not as important. The main task in winter is to prevent freezing and maintain life.
Four, High temperature and low humidity environment is ideal, fast growth without obstacles
麒麟掌 prefers a warm and dry growing environment, loving high temperatures and fearing severe cold. Summer is its most vigorous growing period, so there are no environmental issues in the spring, summer, and autumn seasons. Below 10°C in winter, growth completely stops, and the minimum temperature should not be lower than 5°C. Therefore, winter insulation is key. In northern or central regions, 麒麟掌 must be moved indoors for winter care, ensuring that the indoor temperature does not remain below 5°C for extended periods.
麒麟掌 prefers a relatively dry environment, and there's not much to say about this. As long as the environment is comfortable for humans, it is generally suitable for 麒麟掌, and we don't need to make any special efforts for it.
Five, Rational watering and fertilizing, healthy growth without shortcuts
麒麟掌 prefers a dry soil environment and dislikes heavy fertilization. During daily maintenance, watering must be controlled; excessive watering can easily cause root rot. The simplest method for watering 麒麟掌 in all seasons is to water only when the potting soil is not completely dry. In the rapid growth periods of spring, summer, and autumn, water can be provided as soon as the potting soil is completely dry. In winter, when the potting soil is completely dry, watering can be delayed for a few days.
麒麟掌 does not like heavy fertilization and requires a small amount of fertilizer. Applying organic solid fertilizer once in the spring and autumn seasons is sufficient, preferably mixed organic fertilizers, buried shallowly in the potting soil. When watering later, the nutrients can continuously support the growth of 麒麟掌.
The above content about how to cultivate 麒麟掌 and its breeding methods is for reference by green plant enthusiasts, hoping to solve your problems in green plant and flower management.