Furong Xuelian care techniques, succulent plant Xuelian cultivation guide.

How to Care for the fleshy Flower Lotus Snow莲花

As the 'Snow White' of the fleshy plant world, Flower Lotus Snow莲花 is highly sought after for its pink-blue leaves and frosty white coating. To cultivate a plump and compact plant, it is necessary to master five core maintenance principles. This article will systematically analyze the entire process from basic care to advanced propagation techniques.

One, Basic Care System

1.1 Watering Management

Adopt the 'thoroughly wet' principle, watering slowly along the edge of the pot after the soil is completely dry. Be especially careful to avoid the center of the leaves, as the frosty layer cannot regenerate after being brushed off. Reduce watering during the hot summer, and keep the soil slightly moist in winter.

1.2 Soil Mixing Scheme

In the growing seasons of spring and autumn, use the golden ratio: garden soil 40% + volcanic rock particles 30% + coarse river sand 30%. Lay a 3cm layer of ceramsite at the bottom for drainage, and add bone meal as a base fertilizer when repotting each year.

1.3 Light Control

Ensure 6 hours of direct sunlight daily, with full sun care in spring and autumn. Use a shading net to filter strong light in summer, and supplement with grow lights for 4 hours daily in winter to prevent etiolation and deformation.

Two, Advanced Propagation Tutorial

2.1 Leaf Insertion Operation Standards

Select healthy leaves from the middle layer and twist them off at a 45-degree angle. Apply mycillin to the wound and let it dry in the shade for 72 hours, then place it flat on the surface of slightly damp vermiculite, maintaining a constant temperature of 25℃.

2.2 Rooting Period Management

After 3 weeks, red root points appear, switch to atomized watering with a spray bottle. When 2cm air roots form, transfer to a seedling substrate of珍珠岩: peat = 1:1, maintaining 60% air humidity.

Three, Seasonal Maintenance Calendar