Coral Tree Cultivation Methods and Techniques
Comprehensive guide to coral tree cultivation methods, techniques, and related experience in flower planting, with special attention to planting precautions. Keep reading!
There are many varieties of succulent plants, loved by many, and coral tree succulents are among the most distinctive, with long stems standing vertically like clusters of coral. Today, let's talk about the cultivation methods for coral tree succulents.
1. Propagation Methods
Coral tree succulents can be propagated through cutting, which can be done throughout the year. Cut a healthy, disease-free stem segment of the coral tree succulent, let it dry to avoid rot, and then insert it into a prepared sand bed. Transplant it to a pot once it has rooted.
2. Soil Selection
To grow coral tree succulents well, it is essential to choose a loose, breathable soil. A mix of decomposed leaf soil and some river sand can provide both nutrition and good water and air permeability. Since they grow relatively fast, the soil should be changed every one to two years. When repotting, you can trim the roots appropriately to promote new root growth.
3. Water and Fertilizer Management
Coral tree succulents have very thick stems with good water storage capacity, giving them good drought resistance. They do not need excessive watering, and slightly dry soil is beneficial for their growth. Overwatering can lead to root rot. In spring and autumn, water when the soil is completely dry, usually once every ten days, and increase the frequency slightly in summer.
Fertilization is not needed in large amounts, applying fertilizer once a month during the growing season is sufficient. The potassium content should be slightly higher. In winter, when coral tree succulents enter a dormant period, fertilization is not required.
4. Temperature Management
Coral tree succulents thrive in warm conditions, ideally keeping the temperature between 15 and 25 degrees Celsius. They are not very cold-tolerant, so during the winter, the temperature should not drop below 8 degrees Celsius. They can be kept indoors.
5. Light Management
Coral tree succulents need some light during their growing period, but avoid direct sunlight. They can be placed in an environment with scattered light. In the summer, when the sun is strong, appropriate shading is needed.
6. Pest and Disease Control
Common pests of coral tree succulents include scale insects, and common diseases include root rot and anthracnose. Scale insects often hide in the plants, absorbing nutrients from the coral tree, which greatly affects its growth. They should be sprayed with dimethoate emulsion. Root rot can easily occur if the potting soil is too wet, so water moderately. Anthracnose is caused by fungal infection and requires removing the infected branches and leaves, followed by fungicide treatment.
7. Pruning and Shaping
To make the coral tree succulents more beautiful, appropriate pruning and shaping are necessary. Regularly remove any leggy, diseased, or dead branches. When repotting each year, trim the decayed, rotten, or dead roots, and remember to apply an appropriate amount of carbendazim solution after pruning to prevent infection by bacteria.
The above is a comprehensive introduction to the cultivation methods and techniques of coral trees, as well as planting precautions, for everyone to learn and understand!