How much water is the fire sacrifice?
As a very ornamental variety in the fleshy family, Fire Festival is popular among gardening enthusiasts for its flame-like leaf color. But seemingly strong plants hide a fatal maintenance minefield-improper watering methods can easily lead to the death of rotten roots. Mastering scientific fire sacrifice and watering skills is the key key to awakening the vitality of this "plant flame". The watering time of the fire festival controls the frequency of replenishing water in the peak growth season. When the temperature stabilizes at 15-25℃ in spring and autumn, the fire festival enters a rapid growth period. Maintain a watering interval of 4-7 days at this time, use a bamboo stick to insert 3 cm of soil to detect the humidity, and immediately pour it through when the medium is completely dry. Watering early in the morning or evening can prevent sudden changes in temperature and root damage. Key points for water control during dormancy period When the temperature exceeds 30℃ in summer and below 5℃ in winter, the plant enters a dormant state. The "dry and thorough watering method" was used to extend the watering period to 30-40 days, and a spray can was used to atomize and replenish water on the leaves. The amount of water sprayed each time was controlled within 5ml. The quantitative watering technique adopts the "slow watering and bottom-penetration method": slowly inject water at a rate of 50ml per minute until 3-5 drops of water exude from the drainage hole in the bottom of the basin and immediately stop watering. Using a graduated pointed spout pot, the single watering volume of medium-sized potted plants (diameter 15cm) is controlled at 200-250ml. Emergency response plan: Immediately take three-step first aid when excessive water is poured by mistake: tilt the flowerpot at 45 degrees to drain the stagnant water; wrap the pot body with a strong water-absorbing cotton cloth; use bamboo chopsticks to poke 5-7 ventilation holes on the soil surface, and cooperate with a fan to accelerate moisture evaporation. Optimize the ratio of suitable media to adapt to the watering environment of the fire festival. The ideal cultivation substrate should contain: 40% red jade soil +30% deer swamp soil +20% volcanic rock +10% activated carbon. This structure ensures rapid moisture penetration in 2 seconds while maintaining a breathable environment at the root. The best choice for container selection is to use red pottery pots or purple sand pots. This kind of material can increase the evaporation rate of water by 30%. The diameter of the pot is preferably 3- 5 cm smaller than the crown width of the plant. An excessively large container will lead to water retention.
Mastering the spatio-temporal balance law of water for fire festivals is essentially simulating the drought-shower climate rhythm of its native place. By accurately controlling the amount of water and frequency, combined with breathable media and containers, the risk of root rot can not only be avoided, but also the plant can be stimulated to produce bright brocade spots. It is recommended to record a watering log every month and combine it with a dynamic adjustment plan for plant status to allow this "plant flame" to continue to bloom with its life glory.