How to raise cherry crystals well
As a "transparent beauty" in the fleshy world, Sakura Crystal has captured the hearts of countless plant lovers with its crystal clear leaf shape. This succulent plant of the Crassulaceae family is native to South Africa. Its leaves are arranged in a rosette shape and will present a charming translucent texture under sufficient light. To grow full and transparent cherry crystals, you need to master the following key maintenance techniques. 1. Four major elements of cherry crystal maintenance 1. Substrate selection and soil matching plan The root system of cherry crystal is extremely sensitive to stagnant water, so it is recommended to adopt a soil matching plan with granular soil accounting for 70%. Red jade soil, volcanic rock, medical stone (3-4mm) and peat soil can be mixed in a ratio of 7:3, and a ceramsite drainage layer can be laid on the bottom. Adding appropriate amount of bone meal when changing pots every spring can enhance soil fertility. 2. Scientific light management It is necessary to ensure 6 hours of scattered light every day in spring and autumn, and a sunshade net should be used to filter strong light from 10:00 to 15:00 in summer. It can be maintained under full sun in winter. When the temperature difference between day and night reaches 10℃, the leaves will show a charming pink color. Pay attention to rotating the flowerpot regularly to ensure that the plants receive even light. 3. Intelligent water control techniques use the "dipping basin method" to make watering safer: immerse the flower pot in water twice a month in spring and autumn for 10 seconds, switch to night spraying in summer, and completely cut off water in winter. You can observe the bottom leaves: replenish water when the leaves are slightly wrinkled can keep the plant in its best condition. 4. Precise fertilization strategy How to grow cherry crystals well
During the growth period (March to May, September to November), use a 2000-fold diluted meaty special liquid fertilizer once a month, combined with the application of 5-8 slow-release fertilizers every quarter. It is recommended to irrigate thoroughly the next day after fertilization to avoid salt accumulation. Fertilization should be stopped during high summer temperatures and winter dormancy periods. 2. Advanced reproduction and styling skills 1. The best rafting time for rafting is March to April in spring, and side buds with more than 3 leaves are selected. Cut the connection with an alcohol-disinfected blade, dry the wound for 2 days, and plant it. It is recommended to use vermiculite + perlite (1:1) as the root medium to maintain the moisture state of the medium. 2. High-tube purple sand pots are used to cultivate old pile shapes to promote lignification of stems and stems, and the bottom leaves are gradually cleared to expose the main trunk. In conjunction with water and fertilizer control, the plants are tilted at 15 degrees every spring to change pots, and an elegant cliff pile shape can be formed in 3-5 years. 3. Solutions to common problems 1. Leaf transparency treatment