How to cultivate Echeveria cv. 'Hens and Chicks'
This article brings you the knowledge about how to cultivate Echeveria cv. 'Hens and Chicks' and the cultivation methods for this succulent plant. Let's introduce it.
Echeveria cv. 'Hens and Chicks' is a type of succulent plant with relatively small leaves. In autumn, the green branches and leaves will show a faint red color, which is quite beautiful. In fact, it is a very easy-to-grow succulent plant, highly suitable for leaf propagation, and grows very fast. In half a year, it will undergo significant changes, growing from a small plant into a large, dense cluster with more branching and lush leaves.
Some friends say that the Echeveria cv. 'Hens and Chicks' they are growing has not changed in size from when they first got it, even after a year of care. How can you cultivate Echeveria cv. 'Hens and Chicks' well?
1. Pay attention to the soil when growing Echeveria cv. 'Hens and Chicks'
It's best not to use pure sand or pure garden soil, as such soil easily compacts over time, becoming as hard as cement, making it difficult to water and prone to leaf drop. It is also not suitable to use pure particle soil. You can add some particles to decomposed leaf soil, peat, or nutrient-rich soil. General succulent soil mixtures can also be used, making it easier to survive the summer.
Good soil will make it grow faster, and the plant will become larger over time. Usually, in about four to five months, it will grow significantly. You can also apply a small amount of thin fertilizer during the growing season to supplement nutrients, which can also make it grow very fast.
How to cultivate Echeveria cv. 'Hens and Chicks'
2. Pay attention to repotting when growing Echeveria cv. 'Hens and Chicks'
If the pot is too small and the plant has grown into a large cluster, it is necessary to repot in time. A small pot will limit growth and slow down the growth rate.
3. Pay attention to temperature when growing Echeveria cv. 'Hens and Chicks'
To make it grow more beautifully, you need to pay attention to this. In summer, to prevent it from becoming ugly, as exposure to strong sunlight can make the leaves look unattractive and the color is not beautiful, and it is prone to leaf drop, it must be kept in a shaded, cool, and well-ventilated place. Although the leaves are green, the plant can maintain a good shape. Additionally, in very high temperatures, it is important to keep it in a cooler place, as too high temperatures are not suitable, and a cool, well-ventilated place is easier to survive the summer.