Types and characteristics of dwarf succulents. Planting skills for dwarf succulents. Maintaining skills for dwarf succulents. Breeding methods for dwarf succulents. In the world of succulents, dwarf succulents are loved by more and more plant lovers for their unique posture and easy-to-maintain characteristics. Although they are short in stature, they have rich colors and diverse shapes, adding infinite vitality to home and gardening. This article will reveal the planting and maintenance skills of dwarf succulent plants and help you easily control these "mini" beauties. Types and characteristics of dwarf succulent plants There are many kinds of dwarf succulent plants, such as stone flowers, bear boys, jade dew, etc. They usually have the following characteristics: 1. Succulent leaves: The leaves of dwarf succulent plants are thick and rich in water and can survive in arid environments.
2. Rich colors: The leaves of dwarf succulent plants are diverse in color, from green to red and purple, providing a wealth of choices for gardening enthusiasts.
3. Slow growth: Dwarf succulent plants grow slowly and are suitable for viewing as potted plants. Planting skills for dwarf succulents 1. Choose the right soil: Dwarf succulents are suitable for growing in soil with good drainage and strong air permeability. They can be prepared from peat soil, perlite and other materials.
2. Controlled watering: Dwarf succulent plants are not resistant to waterlogging. Water accumulation should be avoided when watering. Usually, appropriate amount of watering is carried out after the soil is dried to keep the soil slightly moist.
3. Moderate light: Dwarf succulent plants prefer a sunny environment, but in summer, attention should be paid to avoid direct sunlight to avoid sunburn on the leaves. In winter, light time can be appropriately reduced. Maintenance skills for dwarf succulent plants 1. Maintain ventilation: Dwarf succulent plants need a good ventilation environment during the growth process to avoid the occurrence of pests and diseases.
2. Regular fertilization: Dwarf succulent plants grow slowly, but require appropriate fertilization. Fertilizers with low nitrogen and high phosphorus and potassium can be used once a month.
3. Pay attention to pruning: During the growth process of dwarf succulent plants, the withered leaves and sick branches should be pruned in time to keep the plants beautiful. Breeding method for dwarf succulent plants 1. Subplant breeding: Cut the mother plants of the dwarf succulent plants, each plant with a section of rhizome, and plant them again.
2. Leaf cutting propagation: Insert the leaves of dwarf succulent plants into the soil, keep the soil moist, and grow into new plants after the leaves take root.
Dwarf succulents have become the darling of gardening enthusiasts because of their unique charm. By mastering planting and maintenance skills, we can easily cultivate beautiful dwarf succulents at home, so that we can enjoy these "mini" beauty together. The companionship of things adds green and vitality to life.
Note: The data in this article comes from "Manual for Planting and Maintaining Succulent Plants in China"(China Forestry Press), which aims to provide readers with practical knowledge on planting succulent plants.