Choose the right snowy scenery succulent varieties Soil selection and configuration Light management Watering and fertilization Temperature control Pest and insect pest control Breeding methods Snow scenery is succulent. With its unique shape and color, it has become a beautiful landscape in winter. How to maintain these lovely snowy scenery is succulent? This article will introduce you in detail to the maintenance methods of fleshy snow scenery and help you create a little freshness in winter. Choose the right snowy scenery succulent varieties. There are many varieties of snowy scenery succulent, such as snow lotus, snowball, snow rabbit, etc. When selecting, the choice must be based on personal preferences and maintenance conditions. Snow scenery succulent likes warm, dry and ventilated environment, so choose varieties that adapt to this environment. Soil selection and configuration Snow scenery has high requirements on soil. Soil with good air permeability and strong drainage should be selected. Generally, peat soil, perlite, vermiculite, etc. can be mixed in a certain proportion. The specific proportion is: peat soil 50%, perlite 30%, vermiculite 20%. Light management Snow scenery is fleshy and fond of light, but the sunshine is weak in winter, so pay attention to proper shade. In the case of insufficient light, the lighting time can be appropriately increased, but direct sunlight should be avoided. In winter, the fleshy snow scenery can be placed indoors near the window. Position to ensure adequate light. Watering and fertilization Snow scenery is sensitive to moisture. In winter, watering should be appropriate. Generally, keep the soil slightly moist to avoid standing water. When watering, choose sunny weather to avoid watering in rainy weather. In terms of fertilization, the number of fertilization can be appropriately reduced in winter, and thin liquid fertilizer can be applied once a month. Temperature control The fleshy snow scenery likes warmth. When the temperature is low in winter, pay attention to keeping warm. Place the fleshy snow scenery in a warm place indoors and keep the room temperature above 10℃. If the indoor temperature is too low, you can use heaters and other equipment to heat. Pest and pest control Snow scenery is vulnerable to pests and diseases in winter, such as scale insects, red spiders, etc. Pay attention to observing the plants in ordinary times. Once pests and diseases are found, measures must be taken in time. Pesticides can be sprayed while maintaining indoor ventilation. Reduce the occurrence of pests and diseases. Breeding method: Snow scenery succulent breeding can be carried out by methods such as dividing plants and cuttage. When dividing plants, the plants can be taken out of the soil, divided into several parts with a sharp knife, and planted separately. During cuttage breeding, healthy leaves or stem segments can be selected, inserted into the soil, kept the soil moist, and transplanted after taking root.
The succulent snow scenery is a kind of plant with great ornamental value. Through reasonable maintenance, they can bloom beautiful flowers in winter. During the maintenance process, attention should be paid to selecting the appropriate varieties, soil, light, watering, fertilization, temperature, pest control and reproduction methods, etc., I believe that as long as you take care of it carefully, your succulent snow scenery will surely thrive and become a beautiful scenery in winter.
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