The cultivation method of锦珊瑚 (Jinshanku)
Today, we are introducing the knowledge of锦珊瑚, a succulent plant, including its cultivation method. Next, the editor will provide an introduction for netizens.
锦珊瑚 prefers a warm, dry, and sunny environment, is drought-tolerant, slightly shade-tolerant, dislikes waterlogging, and has the habit of growing in warm seasons and dormant in cold seasons, belonging to the "summer type" among succulent plants. The main growing season is from April to October. During the growing period, it should be placed in a sunny area. Insufficient sunlight may cause the stems and branches to grow excessively and easily fall over, while plants growing in sunny areas have short and thick stems with tightly arranged leaves.
Watering should avoid long-term积水 in the pot, which can cause bulb decay. Apply a thin liquid fertilizer or compound fertilizer every half a month to promote plant growth, and stop fertilizing after September. In summer, ensure ventilation to avoid stuffiness and slightly shade to prevent exposure to strong sunlight. Also, avoid long-term rain and move the plant to a sunny indoor area in winter. Water appropriately when the temperature is above 10°C, and the plant will enter dormancy below 10°C. Below 5°C, it is prone to frost damage.
锦珊瑚 that is growing vigorously should be repotted once every spring, cutting off the dried stems and planting them in new cultivation soil that is loose, fertile, well-draining, and has good breathability, with relatively coarse particle size. It can be mixed with 3 parts of decomposed leaf soil or peat soil, 2 parts of coarse sand or vermiculite, and a small amount of bone meal or shell powder as lime materials. A layer of stones or陶粒 (ceramic stones) can also be placed on the surface of the potting soil, or materials like red jade soil can be used, but it should be mixed with humus to increase soil nutrients, which is beneficial for plant growth. The minimum suitable survival temperature is around 12 degrees Celsius, with the tuber fully or half-buried underground.
Propagation of锦珊瑚 is commonly done by sowing. 锦珊瑚 is a monoecious plant, and although the female and male flowers on the same plant can pollinate and produce seeds, the germination rate is low, and even if seedlings emerge, they tend to be weak. It is recommended to choose different plants for cross-pollination to produce better quality seeds. The seeds of锦珊瑚 are similar in size and shape to castor beans. After a long maturation period, the seeds are mature. It is important to note that once the seeds of锦珊瑚 mature, they will fly away and can travel far. Therefore, when the seedpods are almost mature, a bag should be placed over them to prevent the seeds from flying off. Generally, a nylon stocking is used to cover the entire pod and tied to the flower stem, as锦珊瑚 seeds have a strong force when they burst open. Seeds should be sown immediately after harvesting, as prolonged storage can affect the germination rate.
The comprehensive knowledge of锦珊瑚 cultivation methods shared above is hoped to be helpful to you.