How to care for Ji Yulu succulents
Today's sharing: tips on how to care for Ji Yulu succulents and the cultivation methods and precautions for growing Ji Yulu, followed by the editor's introduction for netizens.
I. Different Seasonal Performance of Jade Dews
The suitable temperature for the growth of jade dews is between 15 to 25 degrees Celsius, with humidity between 70-90%. Taking Shanghai as an example, the spring and autumn seasons have suitable temperatures, and jade dews grow rapidly, often with insufficient sap inside, resembling an underinflated balloon with a slightly low luster on the window surface. In summer, with high temperatures, jade dews stop growing and enter a dormant state, the window surface turns white and transparency decreases. In winter, indoor temperatures should be maintained above 5 degrees, with slow growth and a semi-dormant state, the sap inside is full, like an fully inflated balloon, the window surface has the highest luster and transparency.
II. Watering in Different Seasons
In spring and autumn, when the temperature is suitable and the jade dews start to grow vigorously, it indicates that the root system is strong. After the potting soil dries, water it thoroughly and place it in a ventilated area for a few days to remove excess moisture before keeping it moist. In summer, with high temperatures, jade dews stop growing and the transparency of the window surface decreases. At this time, the root hairs dry up and lose their water absorption ability, so watering should be stopped, and misting can be done in the evening to relieve leaf shrinkage. In winter, if the temperature is above 10 degrees, jade dews will still grow slowly, maintaining slightly moist potting soil. This is the most suitable time for keeping it moist, to increase window surface transparency and enhance its ornamental value. When the minimum temperature drops to 5 degrees, frost prevention is needed. After frostbite, the window surface turns white, affecting the appearance.
III. How to Manage a Small Home Environment
The aforementioned suitable humidity for jade dews is between 70-90%. Clearly, a small moist environment needs to be created. Specific methods include: placing a plastic cup on the pot; DIY using an empty oil drum; covering a fish tank with plastic film or pressing a glass plate; building a small cabinet or shed with glass or polycarbonate panels; using stainless steel separators on the anti-theft window, with glass on top to prevent rain, and three sides covered with polycarbonate or thick film; etc. It is important to note that in smaller spaces, temperature and humidity can fluctuate sharply, which is not good for plants. The temperature can rise to 40-50 degrees between 12:00-15:00 in spring and autumn, so ventilation should be opened before going to work in the morning, and the cover should be put on in the evening to add moisture. High temperature and high humidity are fatal to jade dews in summer, so ventilation and cooling are the main focus, and misting can be done on sunny evenings. Winter is the most suitable time for keeping it moist, which can keep the plant warm and increase the transparency of the window surface, enhancing its ornamental value.
IV. How to Prepare Soil and Potting
First, place larger particles of orchid stone at the bottom of the pot, put the jade dew in place with the roots spread out, hold the jade dew with one hand, and pour in particle soil mixed with a small amount of peat against the walls until it reaches half of the pot, and finally pour in particle soil to 0.5 centimeters from the pot edge to finish.
The above sharing of tips on how to care for Ji Yulu succulents and the cultivation methods and precautions for growing Ji Yulu, I hope this article can bring you some help!