Breeding Methods and Precautions for Pink蔓
Pink蔓, with its unique pink frosting leaves and star-shaped inflorescences, is a common sight on the wish lists of succulent enthusiasts. This Crassulaovata plant requires mastery of five key elements in the care process to maintain its iconic pale pink color and plump shape.
Three Key Elements of Environmental Regulation
Substrate Mixing Scheme
Use a mixture of red jade soil and peat soil in a ratio of 3:2, adding 10% volcanic rock particles to enhance drainage. Add 5% decomposed sheep manure as a long-acting base fertilizer every spring to maintain a slightly acidic soil environment.
Light Control Rhythm
Ensure 6 hours of direct sunlight per day in spring and autumn, use a 50% shade net from 10:00 to 15:00 in summer, and accept full direct sunlight in winter. When there is insufficient light, rotate the pot 180° every half month to maintain symmetrical plant shape.
Temperature Management Curve
Keep the best growth temperature between 15-25°C, initiate forced dormancy when the temperature exceeds 32°C in summer, maintain above 5°C in winter for safe overwintering, and the duration at the critical temperature of 0°C should not exceed 48 hours.
Key Points of Daily Management
Smart Watering Strategy
Adopt the "dry-wet cycle" method: water thoroughly after the soil is completely dry for 3 days in spring and autumn, give a small amount of water 2 times a month in summer, and stop watering in winter to protect the roots. Use a尖嘴壶 to slowly pour water along the pot wall to avoid water accumulation in the leaf heart.
Potting Operation Specifications
Repot every 2 years in early spring, retaining 1/3 of the protective soil. The new pot should be 3cm larger in diameter than the original pot, and a 3cm thick layer of ceramsite should be placed at the bottom for drainage. After repotting, place it in a scattered light area for 7 days to acclimate the seedlings.
Special Measures for Seasonal Maintenance
Disease Prevention Management During the Plum Rain Season
Spray a 1:800 solution of mancozeb when it is continuously rainy, and spread diatomaceous earth on the pot surface to prevent mold. If black rot is found, immediately cut the top for propagation, retaining a healthy stem section of more than 3cm.
Winter Heating Techniques
Use double-layer protection: set up a thermal insulation cover with a transparent plastic film 20cm away from the plant on the outside layer, and cover the roots with a 2cm thick layer of pine磷 on the inside layer. Ventilate for 1 hour at noon on sunny days.
Advanced Propagation Methods
Leaf Insertion Cultivation Process
Select healthy leaves from the middle layer, gently rock to remove, and place them flat on the surface of the moist soil after drying for 3 days. Maintain an environment of 18-25°C, and transplant after 45 days when the new buds reach 1cm.
Tip Cutting Technique for Multiple Seedlings
In spring and autumn, cut off the top 5cm stem section with a disinfected blade, and 3-5 lateral buds will sprout at the cut end of the mother plant. Let the cut seedlings sit for 3 days before planting, with a success rate of up to 90%.
With a scientific care system, Pink蔓 can continuously show its unique pink and blue gradient colors. Regularly observe the plant's condition and adjust the care plan in a timely manner, combined with reasonable shaping pruning, can cultivate精品 old stakes with a crown diameter of more than 20cm. It is recommended to take growth record photos every month and establish a dedicated care log to optimize the management process.