Do you need to bask in the sun if you have too much meat?
Today, Xiaobian introduced the relevant knowledge of whether meat needs to be exposed to the sun and whether it needs to be watered frequently. Next,[] Xiaobian will introduce it.
Succulent plants are deeply loved by modern people because of their unique shape and relatively simple maintenance. However, for novices, control of light and moisture is often two major problems. Do you need to bask in the sun for meat? Should I water it often? This article will focus on the two core issues of lighting and watering, and combine the characteristics of different varieties and seasonal changes to provide scientific and reliable maintenance guidelines.
###1. Analysis of light demand of succulent plants ###1. The key role of light in succulent growth Sunshine is the energy source for succulent photosynthesis, directly affecting its shape and health status. Adequate light can promote the compact arrangement of leaves (commonly known as "coloring ") and prevent excessive growth; on the contrary, long-term lack of light will lead to thin stalks and sparse fading of leaves. Breeds such as Crassulaceae (such as Rainbow Jade, Yi Nvxin) and Archeilus (Chihuahua, Ebony) have a high demand for light and require 4 - 6 hours of direct light every day; while Twelve Volume (Jade Lu, Shou) and other semi-yin environments, direct exposure to strong light can easily cause leaf burns.
#### 2. Light management strategies for different seasons-spring and autumn--: Ideal light period, full sunshine maintenance can be achieved. There is no need for shade in North China and East China, and the south needs to be alert to strong noon light.
- - -Summer-: You need to block 50%-70% light, especially avoid the scorching sun from 11:00 to 15:00. Use the sunshade net or move to the east-facing balcony. "Summer species" such as Black Dragon and Lunar Shadow can appropriately increase scattered light.
- - -Winter-: You can spend the winter outdoors in the south of the Yangtze River, and the north needs to be moved to the indoor windowsill to face the sun. The fill light is recommended to fill the light for 2 - 4 hours every day (the distance between the LED full-spectrum light is appropriate to be 30 cm).
Remedies for insufficient light: If the plant is found to be excessively long (stem nodes are elongated and leaves are turned down), the light intensity should be gradually increased to avoid sunburn caused by sudden exposure. For fleshy that has grown out, it can be reshaped by beheading and breeding.### 2. The science of watering succulent plants ####1. The golden rule of watering: Dry thoroughly and irrigate fleshy roots to withstand drought and waterlogging. The watering frequency must follow the principle of "completely dry the soil before irrigating thoroughly." Test method: -bamboo stick inserted into pot soil 2/3, pull out without moisture-bottom leaves slightly wrinkled (non-pathological shrinkage) spring and autumn growth season generally 7 - 10 days irrigation; summer high temperature period (temperature over 35 ℃) and winter low temperature period (below 5 ℃) need to control water, extended to 15 - 20 days once.
#### 2. Variety difference and watering adjustment-thin leaf line (such as Debbie, blue bean): weak water storage capacity, can appropriately increase watering frequency-thick leaf line (peach egg, cheese): strong drought tolerance, extend watering interval-stone flower, etc. apricot family: summer dormancy period needs to be cut off, September resumed watering ###3. Core details of watering technology---Time selection--: Cool evening in summer, sunny morning in winter---Water quality requirements--: Standing tap water or rainwater is best, avoiding direct watering with ice water/hot water---Drainage guarantee--: Pottery basin + granular soil (Medical stone/red jade soil ratio of more than 50%) can prevent root rot Special case treatment: if there is water in the leaves (transparent softening), immediately stop water and check the root system; black rot disease needs to behead rescue, soak with carbendazim and re-root.### 3. Synergistic effect of light and moisture ####1. Variable correlation management The light intensity is proportional to the water evaporation rate. Luyangduo meat is consumed faster on sunny days and needs to be watered 2 - 3 days earlier than indoor maintenance; due to the stable temperature under the fill light environment, water evaporates slowly.
#### 2. Common Misunderstanding Solutions--Misunderstanding 1:"More sun exposure and more watering"--: Strong light + excessive watering = sunburn + rotten roots double risks--Misunderstanding 2:"Leaf spraying water instead of watering"--: Retention of water droplets on the leaves can easily cause sunburn, but the roots do not absorb water--Misunderstanding 3:"Water as usual on rainy days"--When the air humidity reaches 80%, watering needs to be suspended #####3. Adjust the plan according to local conditions-dry areas (north/plateau): increase the watering amount by 10%, combined with morning and evening spray for humidification-humid areas (coastal/plum rainy season): use soil with 70% of particles and add hymoxazole to watering. Anti-mildew By accurately controlling these two factors, combined with regular observation (weekly inspection of leaf hardness and pot soil humidity), most meat can be maintained in a healthy state. Recording maintenance logs (such as "Ebony leaf hearts unfold after watering on November 3 ") can help you accumulate experience. Remember the core principle: imitating the native environment-less rainy seasons and strong light is the underlying logic for fleshy growth.
The above provides you with a comprehensive introduction to whether meat needs to be sun-basked and watered frequently. I hope to bring some relevant knowledge about green plants to green plant fans.