Lieutenant General succulent is a very popular succulent plant in recent years. They grow fast and have gorgeous flowers. With careful care, they can not only be placed as bonsai at home, but also be planted to create your own green world. However, to make Lieutenant General succulents grow fast and well, some details need to be paid attention to. Next, I will introduce them to you in detail.
I: Understand the growing environment of Lieutenant General succulent
Lieutenant General succulents prefer a warm, dry, and well-ventilated environment. The suitable growth temperature is between 15°C-30°C, and the suitable humidity is around 50%-60%. During the care process, pay attention to avoid direct sunlight, rain, and cold winds, so as not to affect the healthy growth of Lieutenant General succulents.
II: Choose a suitable pot
Lieutenant General succulents have shallow roots and like soil that is breathable and well-drained. Therefore, when choosing a pot, you should choose a pot with good air permeability, such as red clay or enamel pots, and spread sand or special succulent substrate at the bottom to ensure good drainage.
III: Water reasonably
Lieutenant General succulents are plants that grow in a dry environment, so watering should be moderate to avoid overwatering or underwatering. Generally, watering once a week is enough, but be careful not to pour water on the leaves to avoid damage.
IV: Fertilize carefully
Lieutenant General succulents need a moderate amount of nutrient supplements during their growth period. A small amount of all-purpose fertilizer can be used for top dressing once in a while, which should not be excessive to avoid abnormal growth.
V: Pay attention to ventilation
The growing environment of Lieutenant General succulents requires good ventilation. Therefore, when choosing a place to put it, you can choose an outdoor balcony or an indoor location with good ventilation. When encountering high temperature and humid weather, adjust the position and ventilation in time.
VI: Prune in time
Lieutenant General succulents are dwarf plants, but during the growth process, the top buds can become too long and the lateral branches may grow insufficiently. It is necessary to trim the top buds in time and stimulate the growth of lateral branches to ensure the healthy growth of the whole plant.
VII: Avoid damage
The leaves and stems of Lieutenant General succulents are easily damaged, and the consequences once injured can be serious. Therefore, be careful and gentle when moving, taking pictures, pruning, and other operations to avoid unnecessary damage.
VIII: Reasonable propagation
Lieutenant General succulents can be propagated by leaf cuttings and division. When propagating, choose healthy succulent plants to propagate, and master the right time and method to ensure a high success rate.
IX: Replace soil regularly
Over time, the nutrients in the potting soil will gradually be lost, and the soil will also become compact and impermeable. Therefore, after a period of time, the succulent plant should be taken out and the soil should be replaced with new soil. Use asbestos paper or paper towels under the roots to absorb excess moisture.
X: Pay attention to pest and disease control
Lieutenant General succulents are susceptible to pests such as whiteflies, aphids, and spider mites, and are also prone to diseases such as root rot and stem rot. Discover and treat them in time to avoid affecting the healthy growth of the plant.
XI: Reasonably control indoor temperature
Indoor temperatures that are too high or too low will affect the normal growth of Lieutenant General succulents, so the indoor temperature should be reasonably controlled to maintain a suitable growing environment.
XII: Proper shading
Proper shading can help Lieutenant General succulents better absorb light during the growth process and reduce the impact of temperature on the plant. However, be aware that excessive shading will affect the plant's photosynthesis, leading to poor growth.
XIII: Pay attention to adjusting humidity
In a dry environment, you can appropriately increase the humidity around the plant, for example, by evenly spraying water around the plant with a sprayer or cloth. However, be careful that too much water will cause the succulent plant's roots to rot or get sick.
XIV: Clean the leaves regularly
After a period of growth, the leaves of succulent plants are easily covered with dust, affecting the beauty of the plant. You can gently wipe the leaves with a damp cloth regularly to keep the plant clean.
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Lieutenant General succulent is a beautiful succulent plant. As long as you master a suitable growing environment and pay attention to details, and pay attention to moderate watering, fertilizing, and pruning during the care process, you can make the Lieutenant General succulent grow healthily and beautifully, and it will be more suitable for our living environment.