Methods for Cultivating the Succulent Plant 'Hong Zhaohe'
Below is an introduction to some basic knowledge about the succulent plant 'Hong Zhaohe', including its cultivation methods, and we will explore this together.
Hong Zhaohe is a variety of Zhaohe, and its cultivation methods are largely similar. Hong Zhaohe blooms in the summer, self-pollinates, and the mother plant will die after flowering. This is something plant enthusiasts should be mentally prepared for.
The soil used for Hong Zhaohe can be a mixture of peat and coal slag, roughly in a 1:1 ratio, with no specific proportion, focusing on breathability. To isolate the plant from direct contact with the soil surface and to enhance breathability, clean river sand or coal slag particles can be spread on top.
For daily maintenance, water only when the soil is completely dry. Spring and autumn are the growing seasons and can be exposed to full sunlight. After flowering in the summer, the mother plant will die, and the side buds will enter a light dormancy. At this time, ensure ventilation and shading, and water 3 to 4 times a month, with a small amount of water given at the edge of the pot to prevent the plant from drying out due to excessive dryness. In winter, when temperatures drop below 3 degrees, gradually reduce watering. Keep the soil dry below 0 degrees and try to maintain a temperature no lower than minus 5 degrees to safely survive.
It is important to note that when watering, avoid getting water on the leaf heart. Water on the leaves can cause the powdery substance to fall off, which not only affects the appearance but also makes the plant less visually appealing. The plant's condition changes significantly with each season, with different states throughout the year.
Hong Zhaohe mainly propagates through basal suckers (new shoots that grow from the remaining stem and roots after cutting). It is very easy to grow side buds in spring, which can be used for propagation. After self-pollination, seeds can also be used for播种.
The above [] provides a detailed introduction to the cultivation methods of the succulent plant 'Hong Zhaohe', hoping to bring some floral knowledge to plant enthusiasts.