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How to care for GuanyinlianIntroduction: This article covers the topic of how to care for Guanyinlian and the cultivation methods and precautions for this plant. Details are as follows:Guanyinlian is one of the most common varieties of succulents, known as the "king of common goods." It is also called Changshengcao, Guanyinzuo lian, Fozuo lian, etc., belonging to the Sedum genus of the Crassulaceae family. It is native to mountainous areas of European countries such as Spain, France, and Italy, and is highly ornamental. Now, it is widely cultivated in various places. Let's take a look at the cultivation methods and precautions for Guanyinlian!Methods of propagating Guanyinlian1. Leaf insertion: Place a mature leaf flat on moist sandy soil, with the upper side facing up and the lower side facing down. There is no need to cover it with soil. Place it in a shady place, and after about 10 days, a small leaf cluster and new roots can grow from the base of the leaf. Bury the roots in the soil, and a robust new plant will grow.2. Cutting: Single leaves, suckers, or top branches can be used as cuttings. The length of the cuttings is unlimited, but the cut ends should be dried before removing the lower leaves and inserting them into the sandbed. Roots usually grow in about 20 days. The cutting medium should not be too wet, or the cut ends may turn yellow and rot. When the roots are 2-3 centimeters long, pot them.Cultivation methods for Guanyinlian1. Soil: The potting soil for Guanyinlian should be loose and fertile with good drainage and aeration. A mixture of decomposed leaf soil or peat soil, coarse sand, or vermiculite, each half, mixed with a small amount of bone meal or other calcareous materials, can be used.2. Temperature: Guanyinlian prefers a warm, humid, and semi-shaded growth environment. The optimal growth temperature is 20-30°C, and the overwintering temperature is 15°C. In winter, the night temperature should not be lower than 5°C, and the day temperature should be above 15°C for the plant to continue growing. Normal watering and appropriate fertilization can be carried out.3. Light: Guanyinlian grows best in the relatively cool spring and autumn seasons with plenty of sunlight. Insufficient light will lead to a loose and uncompact plant shape, affecting its ornamental value. Plants grown in充足 sunlight have thick and full leaves, a compact shape, and beautiful leaf color.4. Watering: Water Guanyinlian when the soil is dry and water thoroughly, avoiding long-term waterlogging to prevent root rot. However, it should not be too dry, or the plant will grow slowly, the leaves will become dull, and lack vitality.5. Fertilization: Apply a thin liquid fertilizer or a low-nitrogen, high-phosphorus, and potassium compound fertilizer every 20 days. Avoid splashing fertilizer on the leaves. Fertilize in sunny mornings or evenings and water thoroughly the same evening or the next morning.6. Repotting: Repot Guanyinlian once every 1-2 years in spring or autumn. Trim the roots, removing dead or overly long old roots. The potting soil should be loose and fertile with good drainage and aeration.Seasonal management of Guanyinlian1. Spring: Repot Guanyinlian when the temperature stabilizes above 15°C in spring. Keep the potting soil slightly dry after repotting and gradually increase watering to keep the soil moist. When the outdoor temperature stabilizes above 20°C, move Guanyinlian to a semi-shaded balcony for cultivation.2. Summer: Guanyinlian thrives in a high-temperature and high-humidity environment. Keep the potting soil moist during summer and supplement indoor humidity when placed indoors. Apply sufficient fertilizer, but avoid placing it in an air-conditioned room.3. Autumn: Move Guanyinlian to a location with morning and evening light in autumn. Keep the potting soil moist and mist the plant and its leaves several times a day. Stop fertilizing. In late autumn, as the temperature drops, gradually reduce watering to keep the potting soil slightly dry.4. Winter: Guanyinlian does not tolerate low temperatures. When the temperature is low in winter, the corm enters dormancy. Place the potted plant in a room above 10°C for overwintering. Keep the potting soil dry but not too dry. High soil humidity can cause the corm to rot. Control indoor air humidity when using air conditioning.Precautions for caring for Guanyinlian1. Guanyinlian requires high-quality fertilizer. Apply organic fertilizer or ternary compound fertilizer every 10-15 days during the growing season, alternating between the two. More nitrogen should be applied during the growing season to enhance leaf color.2. The optimal growth temperature for Guanyinlian is 20-26°C. Below 20°C, the plant enters a dormant state. Low temperatures can easily cause plant death. In spring and summer, when growth is vigorous, high air humidity is required. Sprinkling water or misting the leaves can promote better growth.3. Guanyinlian can overwinter naturally in tropical regions. In subtropical and temperate regions, due to lower winter temperatures, it should be kept in a greenhouse. Control watering in winter, keeping the leaves from becoming limp.4. Repotting Guanyinlian is best done at the end of winter and the beginning of spring, but it is often done in spring. The potting soil should have good drainage and be rich in organic matter, such as decomposed leaf soil or sandy loam.5. Guanyinlian is prone to aphid infestation. Use 40% dimethoate or 50% malathion emulsion diluted 1000-1500 times, or 80% dichlorvos emulsion diluted 1500 times to spray and kill the pests.6. Guanyinlian grows well in warm, humid, and semi-shaded conditions. During the summer and autumn seasons, it should be placed in a shady location. The plant requires high air humidity, with a relative humidity of 60-80% being ideal.7. During winter, Guanyinlian should have sufficient light and good ventilation. Control watering, keeping the potting soil slightly dry. Indoor cultivation should prevent high temperatures and poor ventilation to avoid diseases and pests.The above information provides a comprehensive introduction to how to care for Guanyinlian and its cultivation methods and precautions, hoping to bring some knowledge about green plants to greenery enthusiasts.