Choose the right planting container to prepare planting soil Choose healthy fleshy toothpick seedlings Planting steps Maintenance management With people's increasing demand for indoor plants, fleshy plants have become many homes and offices because of their unique shape and easy-to-maintain characteristics. The darling of fleshy toothpick seedlings are very popular because of their cute shape and short growth cycle. How to plant fleshy toothpick seedlings? The following is a detailed strategy for planting succulent toothpick seedlings, which is a must-see for novices. Choosing the right planting container is very important to choose a suitable planting container. The fleshy toothpick seedlings are suitable for using a tile basin or ceramic basin with good air permeability. It is best to have drainage holes at the bottom to prevent stagnant water causing root rot. The planting soil used to plant fleshy toothpick seedlings should have good breathability and drainage. You can choose the special fleshy soil on the market, or prepare it yourself. You can mix peat soil, perlite and coarse sand in a ratio of 1:1:1. Mixing, such a soil is both breathable and draining. Choose healthy fleshy toothpick seedlings When purchasing fleshy toothpick seedlings, you should choose healthy plants that are free of pests and diseases. Healthy plants have full leaves, bright colors, and strong growth. Planting step 1. Put the prepared soil into a planting container and compress it to about 2 centimeters away from the edge of the container.
2. Remove the fleshy toothpick seedlings from the packaging and gently shake off excess soil at the roots.
3. Put the fleshy toothpick seedlings into the soil, paying attention to keep the plants upright and the root systems stretched.
4. Fill the gaps around the plant with soil and gently compress them.
5. Pour water thoroughly to make the soil completely moist. Maintenance and management 1. Light: Succulent toothpick seedlings like enough sunshine and need at least 4-6 hours of direct sunlight every day. During the high temperature periods in summer, they can properly cover the shade to avoid sunburn on the leaves.
2. Watering: The watering principle of fleshy toothpick seedlings is "see wet when it is dry", that is, the soil surface is dry before watering thoroughly. When the temperature in winter is low, the watering frequency should be reduced.
3. Fertilization: During the vigorous growth period, apply thin liquid fertilizer every 15-20 days to promote plant growth.
4. Pest and insect pest control: Regularly inspect plants and treat pests and diseases found in a timely manner. Insecticides or spraying pesticides can be used for control.
Planting succulent toothpick seedlings is not complicated. As long as you master the correct planting methods and maintenance skills, you can easily grow beautiful succulent plants. I hope this strategy can help you successfully grow healthy succulent toothpick seedlings.
Reference: "Guide to the Conservation of Succulent Plants", author: Zhang Xiaomei, Press: China Agricultural Press, Publication Date: 2019.
"Manual for Indoor Plant Conservation", author: Li Xiaohong, Press: Shanghai Science and Technology Press, Publication Date: 2020.