How to raise the queen of succulent plants
As the fold queen of the fleshy world, the flower hat has captured the hearts of countless flower friends with its unique wavy leaf shape. In order for this Crassulaceae plant native to Mexico to show its best condition, it is necessary to master six core conservation factors such as temperature, soil allocation, and light. This article systematically sorts out the misunderstandings that need to be avoided during the planting process, and helps you easily cultivate a perfect plant type with red leaf margins and layered waves. 1. Key points of environmental control 1.1 Temperature management 18-25℃ is the golden growth range of the Queen's flower hat, which can be maintained in the open air in spring and autumn. In winter, it is necessary to keep it above 10℃, and freezing damage is prone to occur below zero, causing leaves to melt into water. Ventilation should be strengthened when it exceeds 35℃ in summer to avoid black rot caused by high temperature and high humidity. 1.2 Light strategy Scattering light for 4-6 hours a day can keep the plant type compact, and direct sunlight at dawn or sunset can promote redness at leaf margins. In midsummer, sunshade nets are needed to filter the noon light. Insufficient light will lead to long stalks and wide leaf spacing. 2. Matrix and nutrient management 2.1 Soil blending plan recommends using a mixed matrix of peat soil: red jade soil: volcanic rock =3:4:3, mixed with 5% bone meal to enhance calcium. Granular medium accounts for more than 60% to ensure drainage. Slow release fertilizer is added as base fertilizer when changing pots every spring. 2.2 Water and fertilizer control adopts the principle of "dry and thorough irrigation", with water supply along the basin edge 7-10 days every time in spring and autumn, and 15 days every time in summer. Huaduo No. 12 diluted by 2000 times is replenished once a month during the growing period, and fertilization is stopped in winter. Note that water in the heart of the leaves needs to be dried in time. 3. Advanced maintenance skills 3.1 Shaping method ensures uniform light reception by rotating the flowerpot, and regularly removes the underlying dead leaves to promote the germination of side buds. Group plants can retain 3-5 main heads, and when overcrowded, they need to maintain their shape. 3.2 Disease prevention and control Plum was sprayed with mancozeb to prevent (T-J) disease before the rainy season. When scale insects were found, they were immediately wiped locally with 75% alcohol. Adding Xiaolan to soil can prevent root mealybugs, and maintaining environmental ventilation can reduce the occurrence of pests and diseases.
After mastering these maintenance tips, you will witness the gradual growth of the Queen's hat from a single seedling to a group of old piles with a crown width of 20cm. When the temperature difference reaches above 10℃, the leaves will show a gradual color from pink orange to rose red, like a naturally carved work of art. It is recommended to carry out beheading breeding every 2 years, which can not only renew the vitality of the plant, but also obtain more seedlings to continue this unique beauty.