Method of Cultivating Ji Bai Lín
Let me share with everyone the planting content of the succulent plant Ji Bai Lín, its cultivation method. Here is the detailed information to follow.
Ji Bai Lín is a small variety, with stems 10-20 cm tall, white flowers, blooming from April to May. Ji Bai Lín requires a sunny, cool, and dry environment, can tolerate semi-shade, fears waterlogging, and dislikes humid heat. It has the habit of growing in cool seasons and dormant in high summer temperatures.
The plant is not picky about soil, with peat soil mixed with coarse sand to maintain good drainage. From September of each year to June of the following year is the growing period of the plant (different environments may have different growing periods). Insufficient light can easily cause the plant to elongate, the distance between leaves will become longer, making the plant loose, the stems become very weak, the leaves will stretch out, and the color will fade. Plants growing in full sun are stocky, with relatively compact leaf arrangement, and Ji Bai Lín does not grow too slowly.
Enthusiast's Care Example:
My Ji Bai Lín is kept in a sunroom with full-day sunlight. During the growing period, keep the soil slightly moist, avoiding waterlogging. I use a mix of coal slag, peat, and a small amount of perlite, with a ratio of about 6:3:1. The plant can tolerate a low temperature of about -2°C when the potting soil is dry, which is the indoor temperature, not outdoors. Watering is basically stopped throughout the winter, and it should start to reduce watering when the temperature drops below 5 degrees. When the temperature exceeds 35°C in summer, the plant's growth basically stops. During this time, watering should be reduced to prevent root rot due to overly moist potting soil. Increase ventilation, provide some shade, and avoid direct sunlight exposure. This is the basic care throughout the summer. It should be noted that in the summer, I do not completely stop watering; I only give a small amount of water to prevent the old leaves from drying out. Watering is done near the edge of the pot, about 2-4 times a month, between 7-9 pm when the sun has set, which does not affect the plant's roots.
In cultivation, avoid long-term rain exposure to prevent root damage and yellowing decay of branches. Since Ji Bai Lín grows relatively fast, repotting every 1-2 years is sufficient, preferably before the first watering in early spring. The plant has branches, and propagation can be done through cutting and dividing. Cutting propagation is very simple; take a healthy old branch, let it dry, and then insert it into slightly moist sandy soil. It will usually root after more than 20 days in a shaded and well-ventilated area. Do not water too often during propagation to prevent stem rot. Propagation should be done in spring and autumn.
The detailed explanation of the cultivation method of Ji Bai Lín shared above is for everyone's reference and suggestion!