How to water Ji Qiuli
As a succulent star of the family Crassulaceae, Ji Qiuli is deeply loved by flower friends for her jade-like leaves and strong potential to burst pots. However, to truly maintain a full and round pop-pot effect, precise watering control and scientific maintenance methods are indispensable. Based on practical maintenance experience, this article will analyze Ji Qiuli's watering secrets and pot blasting techniques in detail. Ji Qiuli's full strategy for scientific watering seasonal watering method The spring and autumn growth season follows the principle of "seeing dry, seeing wet". When the surface soil turns white, use dipping basin method or slowly pour it through along the edge of the basin. When the high temperature exceeds 35℃ in summer, the plants enter the dormant period and change to a small amount of water along the basin wall for 15-20 days. Keep the basin soil dry in winter, and completely cut off water when it is below 5℃. Judging and observing the leaves is an important basis for watering timing: healthy leaves should have a full rugby ball shape, and slight wrinkles indicate the need to replenish water. Insert a bamboo stick into the soil for 5 minutes and then pull it out. Water if there is no soil attached to the tip. It is recommended to choose sunny morning operations to avoid black rot caused by watering at night. Ji Qiuli's cultivation tips: Light management ensures 4-6 hours of soft light every day, and uses a sunshade net to filter strong light in summer. Full sunshine can be accepted in winter, and the temperature difference between day and night is maintained with a fill light of more than 12℃, which can effectively stimulate the germination of lateral buds. Bursting pot pruning is performed when the main stem is 8cm long, leaving 3-4 pairs of leaves. Regularly remove the aging leaves on the bottom layer to promote the growth of lateral buds. When changing pots every six months, you can break off strong side buds and re-plant them to quickly form a group growth effect. The recommended proportion of granular soil for matrix formulation optimization is: 40% red jade soil +20% volcanic rock +15% vermiculite +15% leaf soil +10% rice hull carbon. Add slow-release fertilizer when changing pots every spring, and dilute 2000 times potassium dihydrogen phosphate once a month during the growth period.
By accurately controlling the watering rhythm, rationally adjusting light intensity, scientifically implementing pruning and shaping, and cooperating with appropriate cultivation substrates, Ji Qiuli's pot maintenance will be twice the result with half the effort. It is recommended to regularly observe the condition of the plant and adjust the maintenance strategy in a timely manner so that this "fleshy spirit" can show the most perfect growth posture.