Cultivation methods and matters needing attention for Cuihuangguan
As a representative variety of succulent plants in the cactus family, Cuihuangguan is favored by gardening enthusiasts for its unique spherical shape and easy-to-maintain characteristics. To make this green pearl bloom for a long time, we need to master scientific management methods. This article will systematically sort out the key points of maintenance from environmental control to appliance selection. Cuihuangguan growth environment control water supply and humidity management adopt the principle of "seeing dry, seeing wet". When the surface of the basin soil is dry, pervious irrigation is carried out. It is recommended to use a pointed spout pot to slowly fill water along the basin wall to avoid water droplets staying in the depression on the top of the ball and causing rot. Water is replenished once a week in spring and autumn. The accelerated evaporation in summer can be shortened to 4 days. The dormant period in winter will keep the basin soil slightly dry. Periodic adjustment of light intensity requires 4 hours of direct light every day, and use a sunshade net to filter 30% strong light from 10:00 to 15:00 in summer. Full sunshine can be accepted in winter, and the flowerpot is rotated regularly to ensure uniform light reception. It is recommended to choose a full-spectrum LED for the fill light, which is 40 cm away from the plant for 2 hours a day. The temperature gradient setting specification establishes a temperature difference mechanism of 8℃ between day and night, which remains at 22-26℃ during the day and drops to 14-18℃ at night. In winter, a double-layer insulation method is adopted: the inner layer is covered with a transparent plastic cover, and the outer layer is wrapped with non-woven fabric to maintain the night temperature of no less than 5℃. Turn on circulating fans to promote air flow during high temperatures in summer. The selection of container material for Cuihuang crown cultivation equipment is recommended to use red pottery pots or purple sand pots. The diameter of the pot is 3-5 cm larger than the ball. A 3 cm thick ceramsite drainage layer is laid on the bottom of the basin, with a mixed substrate of 70% granular soil +30% peat soil. Change pots in spring every two years, and keep 1/3 of the soil during operation. Key points for using auxiliary tools are equipped with a temperature and hygrometer to monitor environmental data in real time, and a bamboo stick is used to regularly check soil moisture. Use alcohol-disinfected elbow tweezers when trimming roots, and apply charcoal powder to the incision to accelerate healing. The bracket is made of plastic-coated iron wire, and the contact part with the ball is wrapped with cotton cloth for buffering.
Through scientific environmental control and equipment matching, the emerald crown can maintain a full spherical shape and achieve regular flowering. It is recommended to establish a maintenance log to record data such as watering frequency and new thorn growth length, and dynamically adjust the management plan based on plant performance, so that this desert elf can show its tenacious vitality in the home environment.