How to Cultivate and Care for the Multi-Fleshy Peach Egg Plant
Enthusiasts of multi-fleshy plants love the peach egg plant for its rosy, round leaves and unique growth form. This charming multi-fleshy from the Crassula family, when properly cared for, can display an appealing jelly-like color. Mastering the core techniques of cultivating peach egg plants not only promotes healthy growth but also allows for the propagation of new individuals through leaf insertion.
Regulating the Growing Environment for Peach Egg Plants
Soil Mixture and Container Selection
Use a mixture of peat soil, volcanic rock, and perlite in a ratio of 2:1:1, adding 5% rice husk charcoal to enhance breathability. It is recommended to use red pottery or coarse pottery pots, with at least three drainage holes at the bottom. When repotting in spring, retain 1/3 of the root-protecting soil, and the new soil should be disinfected with carbendazim.
Light and Temperature Management
In spring and autumn, provide 6-8 hours of direct sunlight, and use a shading net to filter strong light from 10:00 to 15:00 in summer. Maintain an environment above 5°C in winter, with a day-night temperature difference of 8-10°C for optimal growth. Regularly rotate the pot to ensure even light exposure and prevent the plant from becoming leggy.
Daily Care Tips for Peach Egg Plants
Scientific Watering Plan
Adopt the "wet-dry alternating" method for watering, observing the moisture level 2 hours after inserting a bamboo stick into the soil. Water thoroughly when the soil is completely dry in spring and autumn, provide 1/3 of the water around the pot edge in summer, and stop watering during the low-temperature period in winter. When the leaves wrinkle, prioritize the immersion method for watering.
Nutrition Supply Strategy
Apply slow-release fertilizer every 45 days during the growing season, combined with a foliar spray of potassium dihydrogen phosphate diluted 2000 times. Avoid direct strong light for 48 hours after fertilizing, and new plants should not be fertilized for the first 3 months.
Peach Egg Plant Propagation and Disease Prevention
Leaf Insertion Propagation Practice
Select healthy leaves from the middle layer, let them dry in a shaded place for 3 days, and then place them flat on the surface of vermiculite. Maintain a constant temperature of 25°C and mist daily to maintain 80% air humidity. After about 15 days of root growth, move to a scattered light area, and transplant when the new buds reach a diameter of 1 centimeter.
Disease and Pest Prevention Measures
Spray the leaves with a garlic extract solution (1:50) monthly to prevent scale insects, and sprinkle diatomaceous earth on the soil surface before the rainy season. Immediately cut off any black rot lesions and apply sulfur powder to the wound before allowing it to root again.
Through systematic cultivation management, peach egg plants can maintain a compact shape and display a charming pastel color. Pay attention to the changes in the plant's condition, adjust the care plan in a timely manner, and keeping a growth log can further increase the success rate of cultivation. Mastering these essentials of peach egg plant care will allow each leaf to glow with the luster of jade.