How to cultivate the sunset swan
Sharing some experience on the cultivation of the succulent plant sunset swan. If there are any mistakes, please feel free to correct them! When it comes to how to cultivate the sunset swan, those who have grown "hua yue jin" have more right to speak, because the sunset swan is a variant variety of hua yue jin, and there are many similarities in the cultivation methods. The sunset swan prefers a warm, dry environment with plenty of sunlight, is drought-resistant and does not tolerate cold, dislikes waterlogging, and can also grow normally in a semi-shaded place.
April to November of each year is the main growing period of the sunset swan. It can be cultivated in an environment with sufficient light. Insufficient light can cause the plant to elongate, resulting in a loose plant shape, more green and less yellow leaves, failing to highlight the characteristics of the variety. During the growing period, watering should be avoided to prevent waterlogging in the pot, as it can easily cause root rot.
Although the sunset swan is tolerant to poor soil, it does not like it. It grows very robust under conditions of sufficient water and fertilizer. Therefore, you can apply a thin liquid fertilizer or compound fertilizer once a week to provide sufficient nutrients and promote plant growth. During the high temperatures of summer, ensure good ventilation to avoid a stuffy and hot environment, and keep it in a well-ventilated outdoor area with plenty of light.
The sunset swan is not very cold-tolerant. In winter, it should be kept in a sunny indoor area. The plant may show some leaf drop, and watering should be controlled, and fertilization should be stopped. It can tolerate low temperatures of 3°C to 5°C, even short-term temperatures of 0°C.
In the daily maintenance of the sunset swan, attention should be paid to pruning and shaping to remove branches and leaves that affect the plant's appearance. For the occasional "reverse" phenomenon where pure green branches and leaves appear, they should be pruned in time. The sunset swan can be repotted every 2 years or so, in spring or autumn.
The propagation of the sunset swan can be carried out during the growing season by cutting, often combined with pruning. Both stem cutting and leaf cutting are possible.
The above content about how to cultivate the sunset swan is hoped to be helpful to you!