How to prune Feicui Jingtian
This article brings you some small life experiences on how to prune Feicui Jingtian and a detailed introduction to the cultivation and maintenance of Feicui Jingtian, a topic related to flower cultivation. Next, the editor will introduce to the netizens.
1. Morphological characteristics
Feicui Jingtian (image) is a perennial succulent herbaceous plant. The plant is usually small to medium-sized, creeping and drooping, with green and succulent stems; the leaves are succulent, thick, cylindrical-lanceolate, relatively short and thick, whorled, somewhat curved, 1.5 - 2 cm long, with acuminate tips: the leaves are closely arranged; the leaf color is green, with white powder on the surface: flowers are borne in the leaf axils, with peduncles, pink, bell-shaped; the flowering period is usually in spring.
2. Growth habits
Feicui Jingtian grows well in environments with abundant sunlight, good ventilation, and dry air, and is afraid of waterlogging and strong sunlight, relatively tolerant to semi-shade. It is best to plant Feicui Jingtian in loose sandy loam soil.
3. Cultivation and maintenance
The substrate used for Feicui Jingtian potting should be a mixture of 1 part loam soil and 2 parts coarse sand. Watering should follow the principle of "watering when dry and wet when seen." Less watering is required during the vigorous growth period and high summer temperatures, and appropriate shading treatment should be applied. The growth temperature in winter should be at least 10℃ and also less watering. Generally, the potting soil should be kept slightly dry. During the vigorous growth period, apply a thin fertilizer 2-3 times.
4. Propagation methods
Feicui Jingtian is suitable for propagation by cutting, and can be done throughout the year, with the best results from cuttings of the plant during its vigorous growth period. The specific operation involves inserting cut 5-10 cm long branches into a sand bed, or spreading the succulent small leaves on wet sand. It usually takes about 1 month for roots to form after insertion, and then potting when new leaves grow. The tender cuttings can be directly inserted into the sand bed, and they can root and sprout in an environment where the temperature is above 25℃ after 25 days.
The detailed introduction on how to prune Feicui Jingtian and the cultivation and maintenance of Feicui Jingtian provided above, hope it brings some floral knowledge to green plant enthusiasts.