How to Care for newly Purchased peach beauty succulents
Peach beauty succulents, with their round leaves and rosy color, have become the first choice for新手 flower enthusiasts. However, the transition period for the care of newly purchased plants is particularly crucial. This chapter will systematically analyze the six key points for caring for plants during the slow seedling period, helping you create a healthy and plump peach beauty potted plant.
Core Elements of caring for newly purchased peach beauty
1. Scientific Water Management
After watering thoroughly for the first time, establish a "dry-wet alternating" irrigation cycle. Use the bamboo stake test method to determine moisture: insert the stake into the potting soil for 2 hours, and water when no soil sticks to it. In winter, use a尖嘴壶 to slowly pour water along the pot wall to avoid freezing the roots at low temperatures.
2. Custom Soil Formula
Recommended golden soil mixing ratio: 40% akadama soil + 20%鹿沼土 + 15% pumice + 15% coconut bran + 10% rice husk charcoal. Place a 3cm layer of ceramsite drainage at the bottom, and choose breathable red pottery pots, retaining 1/3 of the protective heart soil when repotting every two years.
3. Progressive Light Adjustment
Use the "three-stage light adaptation method": for the first 3 days, place it in a scattered light area of 1000-1500 lux, transition to a soft light area of 3000 lux from day 4 to 7, and start increasing 1 hour of direct sunlight every day from the second week. Install 50% shade nets in summer to prevent sunburn spots.
4. Accurate Temperature Control Strategy
Establish an "18-25°C golden growth zone" and use smart temperature and humidity meters for real-time monitoring. In winter, use a double-layer insulation method: cover the inner layer with non-woven fabric and set up a transparent plastic shed on the outer layer. In summer, set up a small circulation fan to keep the air flowing.
5. Nutrient Supply Plan
Do not use solid fertilizers during the slow seedling period, and start applying "slow-release fertilizer for succulents" after three months. During the spring and autumn growth seasons, add diluted 2000 times leaf-type liquid fertilizer monthly, and switch to a flower nutrient solution with a phosphorus-potassium ratio of 3:1 during the budding period.
After three months of careful care, you will harvest a compact and bright-colored peach beauty. Regularly observe the hardness of the basal leaves; when they show a jelly color gradient, it indicates that the care has reached its best state. It is recommended to establish a care log, recording each watering and fertilizing data, and gradually forming a personalized care plan.