Introduction to thick leaf and succulent plants: thick leaf and succulent control techniques and precautions for maintaining thick leaf and succulent plants. In recent years, succulent plants have become the favorite of many plant lovers due to their unique shape and easy-to-maintain characteristics. Thick leaves and succulent plants are favored by many "succulent controls" with their thick leaves and diverse colors. This article will introduce in detail the relevant knowledge of thick leaf and succulent control and help you create a Your own succulent botanical garden. Introduction to Thick-leaf and succulent plants Thick-leaf and succulent plants, as the name suggests, have thick leaves and usually have high water storage capacity. There are many types of these plants, including many families and genera such as Crassulaceae, Archeaceae, and Apricaceae. They are native to arid areas such as Africa and America, are highly adaptable and easy to maintain. Thick-leaf and fleshy control techniques 1. Light Thick-leaf and fleshy plants like enough sunshine and need at least 4-6 hours of direct sunlight every day. When high temperatures in summer, shade should be properly shaded to avoid sunburn on the leaves.
2. Watering thick-leafed and succulent plants requires relatively low water requirements. When watering, the principle of "better dry than wet" should be followed. Generally, watering once a week to keep the soil slightly moist. In winter, it can be appropriately reduced. Water frequency.
3. Soil thick-leaf succulent plants are suitable for growing in soil with good air permeability. You can choose special succulent soil on the market or prepare it yourself. The soil ratio can be referred to: peat soil 60%, perlite 30%, vermiculite 10%.
4. Fertilization During the growing season, liquid fertilizer can be applied once a month, with nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium as the main ingredients. In winter, fertilization should be stopped.
5. The main reproduction methods for reproducing thick-leafed and succulent plants include rafting, cuttage and sowing. rafting and cuttage are the most commonly used reproduction methods. rafting is suitable for faster-growing varieties, while cuttage is suitable for slower-growing varieties. Precautions for the maintenance of thick-leaf and succulent plants 1. Avoid pests and diseases. Thick-leaf and succulent plants are susceptible to pests such as aphids and whiteflies. During the maintenance process, attention should be paid to observing the plant leaves. Once pests are discovered, timely measures should be taken.
2. Pay attention to the temperature difference, thick-leafed and succulent plants are sensitive to the temperature difference, and the temperature at night should not be too low. In winter, the plants can be moved indoors for maintenance to avoid frostbite.
3. pruning In order to maintain the beautiful shape of the plant, thick-leafed and succulent plants can be pruned regularly. During pruning, attention should be paid to retaining a certain number of leaves to maintain plant growth.
Thick-leaf succulent plants have attracted many "succulents" with their unique charm. By mastering the skills of thick-leaf succulents, I believe you can easily create your own succulent botanical garden. During the maintenance process, Patience and carefulness are the key, let us enjoy the good times brought by succulents together!
References: 1."Handbook for the Maintenance of Succulent Plants", author: Zhang Xiaomei, Press: China Agricultural Press, 2018.
2."Planting and Maintenance of Succulent Plants", author: Li Ming, Press: Shanghai Science and Technology Press, 2017.