The cultivation method of Yulü
Plant management knowledge series, about the experience of Yulü, a type of succulent plant. Here are the cultivation methods of Yulü, introduced by the site editor for netizens.
In a nutshell, the cultivation method of Yulü can be described as "not easy to keep alive, and also not easy to kill." The author once conducted an experiment with a Yulü plant, which survived in different soils and environments. Although there were occurrences of etiolation and shrinkage, it still lived strongly. Yulü is native to South Africa and prefers a cool, semi-shaded environment, with the main growing period in spring and autumn. It is drought-tolerant, not cold-resistant, and dislikes high temperatures, humidity, and intense sunlight, as well as being afraid of shade and积水 in the soil.
Ordinary Yulü cultivation methods can start from the following aspects:
1. Light: Yulü should be provided with sufficient light during its growing period. Excessive shade will cause the plant to become loose and not compact, with thin and long leaves and poor transparency of the "window." If the light is too strong, the leaves will grow poorly and appear light reddish-brown, and sometimes intense direct sunlight can burn the leaves, leaving unsightly scars; plants growing in semi-shade have thick and plump leaves with high transparency.
2. Watering: During the growing period, Yulü should be watered according to the principle of "no watering when not dry, and watering thoroughly when watering." Avoid积水 and avoid rain, especially prolonged rain, to prevent root rot; but it is also not suitable to let it dry out for a long time, as the plant will not die, but the leaves will shrink, the leaf color will become dull, and it will lack vitality. Yulü prefers an environment with a certain level of humidity. When the air is dry, it is often necessary to spray water on the plant and its surroundings to increase humidity. During the growing season, a transparent, colorless drink bottle with the top cut off can be used to cover the plant for maintenance, allowing it to grow in a humid environment, which can make the leaves plump and the "window" more transparent. However, during the high-temperature summer season, the drink bottle must be removed to prevent the plant from dying due to heat and humidity.
3. Fertilization: During the growing period, for vigorously growing plants, apply a thin liquid fertilizer that has been decomposed once a month or a low-nitrogen, high-phosphorus and potassium compound fertilizer. New plants or those with weak growth do not need to be fertilized; the same applies during the dormancy period in high summer temperatures or low winter temperatures. Fertilization should be done on sunny mornings or evenings.
4. Tips for maintenance in different seasons: During the high summer temperatures, the plant enters a dormant or semi-dormant state with slow or no growth. It can be placed in a ventilated, cool, and dry area to prevent being "steamed" to death by heat and humidity, and avoid direct sunlight. Do not water too much, stop fertilizing, and resume normal management when it cools down in autumn. In winter, if the lowest night temperature is around 8°C and the daytime temperature is above 15°C, the plant can continue to grow and should be watered normally. If water is restricted to make the plant dormant, it can tolerate low temperatures of 3°C to 5°C, and even short periods of 0°C. If it is exposed to low temperatures below 5°C for a long time, the plant will not die, but frostbite marks will remain on the leaves. Therefore, it is best to maintain the winter temperature of Yulü above 5°C.
Note: There is a popular Yulü cultivation method called "stuffy cultivation," and good plant shapes are often the result of this method. You can refer to how to stuffy cultivate Yulü.
The above [] introduces the green plant flower cultivation experience of Yulü's cultivation methods, hoping to bring help to your life!