Method of Cultivating Silver Dance
This article introduces topics related to the succulent plant known as Silver Dance, including its cultivation method. The editor will provide you with detailed answers next.
Silver Dance requires a sunny and cool, dry environment, is tolerant of semi-shade, dislikes waterlogging, and avoids humid and hot conditions. It has the habit of growing in cool seasons and dormant in high summer temperatures. From September of each year to June of the following year is the growing period for the plant (the growing period varies depending on the environment of the plant enthusiasts). Insufficient light can cause the plant to grow too tall, with a longer distance between leaves, resulting in a loose plant shape,脆弱 stems, elongated leaves, greener color, and sparse powdery substance. Plants growing in full sunlight have a shorter and sturdier shape, with relatively compact leaf arrangement, and the powdery substance on the leaves is very abundant.
The Silver Dance cultivated by the author is kept in a sunroom with full exposure to sunlight. During the growing period, the soil should be kept slightly moist and avoid积水. The soil used is a mixture of coal slag, peat, and a small amount of perlite, with a ratio of approximately 6:3:1, and the surface is covered with river sand. Silver Dance can withstand temperatures as low as minus 1°C when the potting soil is dry, which is the indoor temperature, not outdoors. Watering is basically stopped throughout the winter, and gradually reduced when temperatures drop below 5 degrees.
When the temperature exceeds 35°C in the summer, the plant's growth basically stops. During this time, watering should be reduced to prevent root rot due to overly moist potting soil. It is also important to enhance ventilation, provide appropriate shading, and avoid direct sunlight exposure. This is how the plant is cared for throughout the summer. It is worth noting that in the summer, the author does not completely stop watering; instead, only a small amount of water is given to prevent the older leaves from drying out. Watering is done at the edge of the pot, about twice a month, between 7-9 PM, when the sun has already set, thus not affecting the plant's roots. It is important to avoid long periods of rain to prevent rot.
Since Silver Dance grows relatively slowly, repotting every 2-3 years is sufficient. This is usually done before the first watering in early spring. The plant does not grow too large, has branching, and can be propagated by cutting and dividing. Cutting propagation is simple: take a healthy old branch, let it dry, and then plant it in slightly moist sandy soil. In a cool and well-ventilated environment, roots will grow after more than 20 days. Avoid frequent watering during propagation to prevent stem rot. It is best to choose spring and autumn for propagation.
The above content introduces the cultivation method of Silver Dance, hoping it is helpful to you!