Techniques and Precautions for Cultivating the Succulent Senyu鹤
This article introduces the cultivation techniques and precautions for the succulent Senyu鹤, a type of green plant. Let's take a look together.
Techniques and Precautions for Cultivating the Succulent Senyu鹤
Senyu鹤 is a plant from the Crassulaceae family, also known as the Rosularia genus, with the alias " cockscomb palm." As a perennial herbaceous succulent plant, it has leaves similar in shape to the common silver dollar plant, but with the lateral, strap-like growth of the stem, the entire plant resembles a cockscomb flower. It thrives in ample sunlight and quickly reverts to its ancestral form if sunlight is insufficient. When planted in flat sandy soil without excessive fertilization, there's no need for additional fertilizing, but it grows vigorously in soil with potassium fertilizer.
Propagation Methods for Senyu鹤
The propagation of Senyu鹤 should be done in spring by cutting the old plant for propagation, while the new Senyu鹤 has stronger resistance to summer. Be vigilant of aphids and scale insects. The best method for propagating Senyu鹤 is cutting. In spring, you can choose healthy old plants for propagation. The survival rate of Senyu鹤 cuttings is relatively high, so there's no need to worry.
Cultivation Methods for Senyu鹤
Sunlight
Senyu鹤 must be exposed to plenty of sunlight, plenty of sunlight, plenty of sunlight — this point cannot be overstated. If there is too little sun, Senyu鹤 will revert, becoming a皮氏石莲花.
Soil
The soil should be loose and fertile, with the potting soil having good breathability, such as decomposed leaf soil or peat soil. Mix with half coarse sand or vermiculite. Basically, it's similar to the soil for other stone plants.
Watering
Adhere to the principle of "water when dry, and water thoroughly when watering." Remember, never let water accumulate. Senyu鹤 does not require much water, so avoid积水. If there's excess water, it can easily rot.
Pay attention to watering during the hot summer! Compared to other stone plants, Senyu鹤 is more easily drowned.
Temperature
The suitable growth temperature is around 20~30 degrees Celsius, basically inheriting the habits of stone plants.
Propagation Precautions for Senyu鹤
1. Ensure plenty of sunlight
Insufficient sunlight will directly revert it to 皮氏石莲. In that case, your carefully cultivated Senyu鹤 will vanish.
2. Do not water it too much
As a variant, Senyu鹤 has some differences in certain aspects. For example, it is very susceptible to waterlogging and can easily die from it in the summer.
The above are some tips and precautions for cultivating the succulent Senyu鹤. I hope this article can provide you with a bit of help!