Choosing appropriate soil light and ventilation, watering, fertilization, pruning and reproduction precautions for pest and disease control succulent plants are deeply loved by most flower lovers because of their unique shape and easy-to-maintain characteristics. The succulent single head is one of them. Highlights, with its simple lines and plump fleshy leaves, add a touch of vitality to the home environment. How to maintain a succulent single head and let it thrive? This article will provide you with a detailed analysis. Choosing suitable succulent soil has higher requirements on soil. Soil with good air permeability and strong drainage should be selected. The succulent special soil, peat soil, perlite, etc. common on the market are all good choices. The pH value of soil should be slightly acidic to neutral, which is conducive to the growth of succulent plants. Light and ventilation, fleshy single heads like enough sunshine and need at least 4-6 hours of direct light every day. When high temperatures in summer, attention should be paid to proper shade to avoid sunburn on leaves. A good ventilated environment is also essential, which helps reduce the occurrence of diseases. Watering and fertilization The water requirement for a fleshy single head is relatively low. Watering should follow the principle of "seeing dry, seeing wet". During the growing season, watering 1-2 times a week is enough; during the dormant period, it can be appropriately reduced. Watering frequency, in terms of fertilization, apply compound fertilizer or fleshy special fertilizer once a month to promote plant growth. During pruning and breeding, dead leaves, sick leaves, etc. will appear. They should be pruned in time to keep the plants clean. Breeding of succulent single heads is relatively simple and can be carried out through cuttage, plant separation, etc. During cuttage, choose healthy fleshy leaves for reproduction, and the success rate is high. Pest and insect pest control, fleshy single heads are susceptible to pests and diseases, such as red spiders, scale insects, etc. When pests and diseases are discovered, timely measures should be taken. Insecticides can be sprayed, and ventilation should be strengthened to reduce the occurrence of pests and diseases. Precautions 1. Avoid placing fleshy single heads in dry environments such as air conditioning and heating to prevent the leaves from losing water.
2. Do not place the fleshy single head in a damp or dark place to avoid causing disease.
3. Pay attention to disinfection when changing pots, trimming and other operations to avoid bacterial infection.
The maintenance of fleshy single head is not complicated. You only need to master the basic points of soil, light, watering, and fertilization to make it thrive. During the actual maintenance process, adjustments need to be made according to the growth conditions of the plants. I hope this article can provide a useful reference for your fleshy single head maintenance.
Reference: "Handbook for the Conservation of Succulent Plants", author: Zhang Xiaohong, Press: China Agricultural Press, Publication Date: 2018.
"Control of Pest and Pests in Succulent Plants", author: Li Ming, Press: China Agricultural Press, Publication Date: 2017.