How to water an old pile with meat
Among the many fleshy varieties, the woody Laozhuang fleshy meat is very popular for its unique vicissitudes of life. Different from the maintenance method of seedlings, the fleshy watering method of old piles directly affects the survival rate and ornamental value of the plants. Mastering scientific watering techniques can not only promote root health, but also keep the leaves in a perfect state of fullness and brilliance. 1. Scientific control of watering frequency The advantages of lignified stems in water control are old piles and fleshy lignified stems are like natural reservoirs, which can independently regulate water absorption. It is recommended to water every 15-20 days during the spring and autumn growth season, and the high temperature hibernation period in summer can be extended to 30-45 days per time. By gradually extending the watering interval, plants can be effectively stimulated to produce more water-storing tissue. The intelligent seasonal adjustment method adopts the principle of "temperature first" in winter, and completely water is cut off when the ambient temperature is lower than 5℃; in spring and autumn, combined with weather forecast, water is replenished after 3 consecutive days of sunny days; in summer, the "morning and dusk alternating method" is implemented, and water is selected in the evening. After that, cooperate with early morning ventilation to avoid black rot caused by high temperature and high humidity. 2. Accurately control the watering rhythm of the substrate dryness detection technology adopts the "three-layer detection method": After the surface layer is dried for 2 cm, insert a bamboo stick into the middle of the pot soil and leave it for 10 minutes to observe the moisture traces of the bamboo stick. When the substrate 3 cm at the bottom layer is completely dry, the best time to replenish water is. The unconventional watering strategy implements the "stepped watering method": 30% of the water is replenished every three days after the first thorough watering to simulate natural rainfall patterns. Cooperate with the dipping pot method once a month (the water level does not exceed 1/3 of the pot height) to ensure that the deep roots absorb water fully. 3. Advanced skills for water control. Tips for watering granular soil For mixed soil with particle content>70%, the "slow pouring and thorough method" is adopted: use a fine-spout pot to slowly fill water along the edge of the basin, lasting for 3-5 minutes until the bottom of the basin is permeable. Water outlet. Allow to stand for 10 minutes and repeat once to ensure that hard particles such as red jade soil fully absorb water. Special shape maintenance method Cliff piles adopt the "lateral tilting water injection method": tilt the flowerpot 45 degrees and inject water backwards from the base of the plant; group piles implement "zoning irrigation", and divide the water according to the number of growth points, each growth point corresponds to 50ml of water.
Through scientific and systematic watering management, Laozhuang and fleshy meat can not only maintain a compact plant type, but also demonstrate the unique beauty of time tempering. It is recommended to establish a dedicated watering log based on the morphological characteristics of the plants to record the morphological changes after each watering, and gradually form a personalized maintenance plan. Regularly observe leaf plumularity and growth point status, and adjust strategies in a timely manner to give ten-year-old piles new vitality.