Choose the right breeding environment, soil selection and preparation, watering and fertilization, breeding methods, pest control, pest control, bear boy, as a very ornamental succulent plant, has been very popular among succulent plant lovers in recent years. Its unique leaf shape and bright color make bear boy unique in the succulent plant market. How to raise healthy and beautiful bear boy? This article will give you a detailed introduction to the breeding method of Bear Boy. Choose a suitable breeding environment 1. Lighting: Boy Bear likes enough sunshine and needs at least 4-6 hours of direct light every day. When breeding indoors, it should be placed close to the window to ensure that it can fully receive light.
2. Temperature: The suitable temperature range for Bear Boy to grow is between 15-25℃, and the winter temperature should not be lower than 5℃. Soil selection and preparation 1. Soil: Bear Boy's requirements for soil are not strict, but sandy soil with good air permeability and strong drainage is appropriate.
2. Preparation: Peat soil, perlite, vermiculite and other materials can be mixed in a ratio of 1:1:1. Watering and fertilization 1. Watering: Bear Boy is not tolerant of waterlogging. When watering, the principle of "seeing dry, seeing wet" should be followed. When high temperatures in summer, the watering frequency can be appropriately increased; when low temperatures in winter, the number of watering should be reduced.
2. Fertilization: Bear Boy applies compound fertilizers every 20 days during the growing season (spring and autumn). When the growth is slow in winter and summer, fertilization can be stopped. Breeding method 1. Plant breeding: Separate the mature bear boy plant from the mother plant and plant it separately.
2. Sowing and reproduction: The germination rate of bear boy seeds is low, making it difficult to sow and reproduce. Pest and insect pest control 1. Diseases: Bear boy is susceptible to diseases such as leaf spot disease and root rot. When diseases are discovered, the sick leaves should be cut off in time and sprayed with 75% chlorothalonil wettable powder for control.
2. Pests: Bear Boy is vulnerable to pests such as aphids and red spiders. When pests are discovered, 40% dimethoate EC can be sprayed for control.
Bear boy breeding is not complicated. As long as you master the basic points such as light, soil, watering, and fertilization, you can easily breed beautiful bear boys. Regular pest control is also the key to ensuring the healthy growth of bear boys. I hope this article can Help you on your breeding path.
Reference: "Handbook for Succulent Plant Breeding", author: Zhang Xiaohong, Press: China Agricultural Press, Publication Date: 2018.
"Prevention and Control Technology of Succulent Plant Pests", author: Li Ming, Press: China Agricultural Press, Published: 2017.