How to Care for Kylin Flowers
This article brings you the knowledge on how to care for Kylin flowers and the cultivation methods for Kylin flower plants. Let's share the detailed content next.
The golden Kylin flower is a succulent plant. Due to its horizontal growth, it has a unique shape, resembling an open fan with a ridge-like protrusion on the surface. The entire plant looks like the auspicious beast Kylin from ancient Chinese culture, and under the illumination of light, the ridge-like protrusions reflect a golden glow, hence the name golden Kylin flower. How should one correctly cultivate the succulent golden Kylin flower? Let's understand together from three aspects: soil selection, watering and fertilizing management, and temperature and lighting.
1. Soil Selection
The golden Kylin flower prefers loose, breathable, and well-draining neutral soil. For home cultivation, a mixture of pond mud (river mud) and a small amount of coal slag in a 1:1 ratio can be used.
2. Watering and Fertilizing Management
The golden Kylin flower is drought-tolerant and dislikes moisture. Watering should not be excessive. Wait until the potting soil is completely dry and white before watering. The growing seasons are spring, summer, and autumn, with watering every 2-4 days. In winter, the watering amount should be maintained at once every 10 days. The golden Kylin flower does not like excessive fertilization. During its growing season (April to October), apply a dilute solution of alum fertilizer once a month. After October, as the temperature gradually drops, fertilization should be stopped.
3. Temperature Environment
The golden Kylin flower is sensitive to cold and does not tolerate low temperatures well. The most suitable temperature range is 15-20°C. Therefore, it needs to be moved into a warm place indoors when the first cold wave arrives. If the temperature drops below 7°C in winter, it may lead to large-scale leaf drop, so measures such as moving it next to a radiator or under an air conditioner's warm airflow should be taken. The golden Kylin flower loves light, and it can receive full sunlight in spring and autumn, with 8 hours being most suitable. During the hot summer sun, it is important to provide shade. In winter, if sunlight is insufficient, artificial lighting can be used.
The above comprehensive introduction to how to care for Kylin flowers and the cultivation methods for Kylin flower plants is hoped to bring some knowledge about green plants to greenery enthusiasts.