The tiger thorn plum is watered every few days
As a star variety among succulent plants, the watering management of Tigerthorn is directly related to plant health and flowering quality. Although its fleshy stems can store water, temperature changes and growth conditions in different seasons make watering frequency the key to maintenance. Only by mastering the core principle of "seeing wet when it is dry" and flexibly adjusting it based on seasonal characteristics can this beautiful prickly plant show its best condition. Water requirements for spring and autumn seasons Growing period Water requirements March to May and September to October are the golden period for the growth of Tigerthorn plum. It is recommended to irrigate thoroughly every 3-4 days to keep the soil slightly moist and free of water. Watering in the early morning can improve water use efficiency in conjunction with photosynthesis. Adjustment strategies for special periods need to be extended to 5-7 days in early spring (temperature <15℃) and late autumn (temperature <18℃), and warm water around 25℃ should be used to avoid root stimulation. Summer water control skills During high temperature period Water management From June to August When the temperature is>30℃, the evaporation amount will reach twice as much as spring and autumn. It is recommended to adopt the "morning spray + evening water replenishment" mode, and water the surface of the basin soil immediately when it turns white. Special maintenance during the hibernation period When the temperature continues to exceed 35 ° C and enters hibernation, water supply needs to be stopped for 15-20 days, combined with 50% sunshade net and ventilation measures. At this time, slight wilting of leaves is a normal physiological phenomenon. Scientific water-cutting and low-temperature protection mechanism in winter When the temperature is less than 10℃ in winter, the tiger thorn plum enters deep hibernation. The "dry cultivation method" is adopted, and only 50ml of clear water is injected along the edge of the basin every month to keep the water content of the basin soil ≤15%. The key points for anti-freezing watering are to choose watering at noon on sunny days, and the water temperature should be 3-5℃ higher than room temperature. Stop any water supply 3 days before the cold wave comes to avoid frostbite on cells.
Through precise control of the watering rhythm in the four seasons, combined with observation of the leaf condition (pluminess) and the wet and dry cycle of the pot soil, a scientific watering system can be established. It is recommended to use pottery pots for planting and match a substrate with 60% of the grains to fundamentally improve the watering fault tolerance rate and allow the tiger thorn plum to continue to bloom during the annual growth cycle.