The cultivation methods and precautions for Xiao Jia Bi Yu
The editor introduces the cultivation methods and precautions for Xiao Jia Bi Yu, as well as the cultivation skills of the green plant Bi Yu and knowledge about flowers, with specific content as follows:
Hello everyone, I am Plant Bug, who loves greening and flower cultivation. Today, a netizen asked whether it is possible to repot the Bi Yu potted plant in August.
Key point: Bi Yu flower is what we are familiar with, also known as Xiao Jia Bi Yu. It is easy to care for and loves warm and humid environments, especially humidity. It does not grow well in a too dry environment. Bi Yu belongs to the succulent plant family. Although it is very shade-tolerant, being in a shaded environment for too long can easily lead to excessive growth, and in severe cases, it can even get worse. Therefore, the best care environment is a diffused light environment.
Many people say that Bi Yu flowers have a dormant habit in the hot summer, but in fact, as long as it is not exposed to direct sunlight and the temperature is not consistently above 30 degrees, Bi Yu will not go dormant. If the growth conditions are met, it will grow vigorously. Bi Yu is afraid of severe cold in winter. After winter, it is best to expose it to the sun to increase its resistance, and keep it indoors for insulation. Bi Yu is not very demanding on soil, but if you want it to grow quickly and shape up, it is best to use loose, breathable, and fertile acidic soil.
For the netizen's question about whether it is possible to repot Bi Yu in August and what are the pros and cons, the answer is that it is possible in August and it will not affect the plant. Of course, special attention should be paid when repotting, as it can easily lead to dry tips and dehydration. However, Bi Yu is a succulent plant and not that delicate. Sometimes, a little laziness can lead to better growth.
The cultivation methods and precautions for Xiao Jia Bi Yu
Techniques for repotting Bi Yu in August, with special attention to one point for rapid growth
One, normal small pot to large pot
When changing a small pot to a large pot for Bi Yu, it is relatively simple. Just remove the plant from the pot, with special attention to waiting for the potting soil to be slightly dry before doing so. After removing the plant from the pot, properly repair the potting soil, remove some of it, and prune dead roots. Then, repot and cover with soil, without pressing it down too hard. Lightly press it down and then water thoroughly to settle the roots, using the water to make the roots adhere closely to the potting soil.
Two, repotting with rotten roots
When repotting Bi Yu with rotten roots, special attention must be taken because the plant's growth is poor and the root vitality is low. Incorrect repotting or poor care after repotting can easily lead to problems, such as rapid dehydration, drying, yellowing, and falling off. Here are some key points for repotting Bi Yu with rotten roots.
1, Remove the pot and prune the roots
After removing the plant from the pot, clean off the soil, prune the dead roots, cut off all blackened and withered roots, and then prune some of the leaves to reduce water loss. The purpose of pruning is to reduce further root rot, because if the roots continue to rot, it can lead to bacterial infection and disease.
2, Disinfection
After pruning, it is necessary to disinfect. In rural areas, a common disinfection method is to use plant ash, with rice husk ash being the most effective. Nowadays, pesticides like carbendazim or thiophanate-methyl are commonly used for disinfection. Soak in disinfectant for about ten minutes, then remove and let the excess water drip off before repotting.