Choose the right variety, prepare planting tools and materials, planting steps, maintenance, management and reproduction methods, fleshy pineapples have become the favorite of many plant lovers because of their unique shape and color. They are not only of high ornamental value, but also simple to maintain. It is an ideal choice for beginners. How can we raise fleshy pineapples to be both healthy and beautiful? This article will introduce in detail the planting methods of fleshy pineapples to help you easily become an expert at raising fleshy pineapples. Select the right variety Before planting fleshy pineapples, you must first choose the right variety. Currently, common fleshy pineapples on the market include ruby, golden pineapple, purple pineapple, etc. Different varieties have different growth habits, colors and shapes, and the selection can be decided based on personal preferences and maintenance conditions. Preparing planting tools and materials 1. Flower pots: Choose a flower pot with good air permeability and drainage holes at the bottom, which is conducive to the growth of fleshy pineapples.
2. Nutrient soil: Use nutritious soil made by mixing peat soil, perlite, etc. with good air permeability and good drainage properties.
3. Seeds or cutting branches: Buy fleshy pineapple seeds or prepare healthy cutting branches. Planting steps 1. Watering: Before planting, soak the flowerpot and nutrient soil for a period of time in advance to allow the soil to fully absorb water.
2. Sowing or cuttage: Put seeds or cuttage branches into the flowerpot, paying attention to moderate spacing to avoid overcrowding.
3. Covering soil: Gently cover seeds or cuttage branches with fine soil, with a thickness of about 1-2 cm.
4. Watering: Gently spray water to make the soil moist, but do not soak it. Maintenance and management 1. Light: Succulent pineapples like enough sunshine, but pay attention to proper shade when high temperatures in summer to avoid sunburn on the leaves.
2. Watering: Keep the soil slightly moist and avoid standing water. When the temperature is low in winter, reduce the frequency of watering.
3. Fertilization: Apply compound fertilizers once a month during the growth period to promote the healthy growth of fleshy pineapples.
4. Pest and pest control: Regularly inspect plants and treat pests and diseases found in a timely manner. Breeding method Succulent pineapples can be propagated by sowing or cuttage. Sowing requires patience to wait for the seeds to germinate, while cuttage is relatively simple and fast. Healthy branches are cut off, inserted into moist soil, and can be transplanted after taking root.
Planting succulent pineapples is not complicated. As long as you master the planting methods and maintenance skills, you can easily grow beautiful succulent plants. I hope this article can help you and let you go further and further on the road of raising succulent pineapples.
References: "Planting and Maintenance of Succulent Plants"--Author: Zhang Lihua "Reproductive Technology of Succulent Plants"-Author: Li Ming "Control of Succulent Plant Pest and Pests"-Author: Wang Fang