Xi Shan Shou cultivation method
About the related topics of this succulent plant, the cultivation method of Xi Shan Shou, let's take a look together.
Xi Shan Shou prefers cool, dry conditions, sufficient and soft lighting, tolerant of semi-shade,害怕积水 and extreme heat, not cold-resistant. Under strong light, the leaf veins will turn slightly red, and the flowering period is spring and summer. Pollination must be cross-pollination, and intergeneric hybrid pollination is also possible. The mature seeds are black. If the flower spike is not pollinated, the peduncle can be cut off, otherwise, the flower spike will consume the nutrients of the plant.
Example of flower enthusiasts' cultivation:
The soil used by Fengzheng is a mixture of coal slag, peat, and perlite, with a small amount of vermiculite added, and the surface is covered with granular river sand, with a layer of ceramsite at the bottom of the pot. During the growing season, the entire plant looks very crystal clear. The potting soil of Fengzheng is kept slightly moist because they prefer higher humidity, but this humidity is under the condition that the root system is growing well.
Flower enthusiasts should note that if the roots are not well developed and kept moist, it will rot the roots. The specific root development method is to keep the soil slightly moist, plant the plant with dried wound in a shaded and well-ventilated place to wait for new roots to grow, and then gradually water and increase lighting. If it stays in the shade for too long, the plant will deform and grow tall, and it will take a long time to recover. In summer, due to high temperatures, the plant grows slowly or stops, and the bottom leaves will gradually dry out.
Keep the potting soil moderately dry throughout the summer, and water a little around the pot edge every month, but not into the leaf heart, as high temperatures can easily rot the core. Maintain the moisture needed for the slow or stopped growth of the plant roots, and do not stop watering directly due to high temperatures. Otherwise, it will take a long time to recover after waking up. During dormancy, some of the moisture and nutrients in the leaves may be consumed, leading to the drying and shrinking of the bottom leaves and even the entire plant, and the roots may also dry out. In summer, due to slow growth and high temperatures, the leaves of the entire plant are generally not very plump, each season has its own beauty.
Winter is the coldest season in Huangshan. During the whole winter, Fengzheng is covered with a transparent plastic cover, the potting soil is kept slightly moist, a little water is given every month, which keeps the plant warm and increases humidity. The sunlight during the day can raise the temperature, and the air humidity is also high, making the leaves particularly plump and beautiful. The propagation of the plant can be done through cross-pollination and sowing or intergeneric hybrid pollination, or by cutting the top to trigger new buds, as Xi Shan Shou does not like to grow lateral buds.
In the cultivation process, sometimes the top of the succulent leaves changes from 'convex' to 'concave', the leaf color becomes dull, the 'window' surface becomes cloudy, and growth stops. Apart from summer dormancy, this condition may be due to the drying and necrosis of the plant roots. The plant can be removed from the soil, the decayed and necrotic roots cleared, and after drying for 3-7 days, it can be planted in new culture soil. Once new roots grow, the succulent leaves will gradually become plump and return to their original shape.
A normally growing plant can be repotted once a year in autumn, and the root system should be tidied up during repotting, removing the decayed and old roots. Slow-release fertilizer can be mixed into the planting material for the roots to absorb slowly. Do not water the newly planted plant too much, just keep the soil slightly damp to help the roots recover. Fengzheng does not repot very actively, usually only repotting when the plant stops growing or when the pot is too small.
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