The cultivation method of the succulent plant Blue黛莲
Today, I will provide a detailed introduction of the succulent plant Blue黛莲, including its cultivation method. Please refer to the following detailed explanation.
In the summer, Blue黛莲 needs ventilation and shade, watered 3 to 4 times a month, with a small amount of water given at the edge of the pot to gradually survive the hot summer, maintaining the plant's roots from drying out due to excessive dryness. In winter, when the temperature is below 3 degrees Celsius, watering should be gradually reduced, and below 0 degrees Celsius, the potting soil should be kept dry, trying to maintain a temperature no lower than minus 3 degrees. This way, it can safely survive the winter. Watering should be minimal in winter, and when spring comes, watering should be gradual to avoid root rot. There is a significant difference between the north and the south, and the cultivation methods for homes and greenhouses are different. Blue黛莲 is a relatively easy-to-grow variety, with no obvious diseases or pests. Sprinkling furandant on the soil surface at the beginning of summer and winter is sufficient.
Some flower enthusiasts have mentioned that the leaves easily fall off, which is because of excessive watering or too much water during the change of seasons. The leaves can easily fall off when lightly touched. Reducing watering or gradually increasing it can help avoid leaf drop. The fallen leaves, if plump, can be propagated through leaf insertion, which is very easy. Generally, the leaves are left on the soil surface and they will naturally develop roots and small leaves, becoming independent seedlings.
After cutting the top of Blue黛莲, it easily grows lateral branches. If not cut, the old stem will grow very long before branching out, in order to make it more beautiful. When it is almost grown, it should be topped to encourage side buds, making the plant look more beautiful when it forms a clump.
The main propagation methods of Blue黛莲 include sowing, dividing the plant, cutting the top, and leaf insertion. I usually propagate it through leaf insertion, using a mixture of peat, perlite, and coal slag, approximately in a 1:1:1 ratio. To separate the plant from direct contact with the soil surface and to improve aeration, I habitually spread clean river sand or pumice stones, with river sand particles measuring 3 to 5 millimeters. Watering is done when the soil is completely dry, and no watering is done when it is not dry. It has no obvious dormancy period and can be exposed to full sunlight.
Note: Blue黛莲 looks similar to Chitanda-no-Matsu, the difference being that Chitanda-no-Matsu has cylindrical leaves, while Blue黛莲 has flat leaves.
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