Introduction to the fleshy jade lotus, the maintenance skills of the fleshy jade lotus, the pest and disease control of the fleshy jade lotus As the pace of life accelerates, more and more people are beginning to pursue a green and healthy lifestyle. Because of their unique form and easy-to-maintain characteristics, succulent plants have become a popular choice for urban family cultivation. With its elegant posture and rich colors, the fleshy jade lotus has become the favorite of many meat lovers. This article will provide you with a detailed analysis of the maintenance skills of the fleshy jade lotus. Help you easily grow green gems on your balcony. Introduction to the fleshy jade lotus, the scientific name is "Echeveria runyonii". It belongs to the genus Lichthys of the family Crassulaceae. It is native to Mexico. Because of its fleshy leaves, bright color, and moderate growth rate, it is deeply loved by meat friends. The leaves of the fleshy jade lotus are arranged in a rosette shape, with small serrations on the edges of the leaves. The color ranges from green to pink. The color will also change depending on the changes of light and seasons. Maintenance skills for fleshy jade lotus 1. Light fleshy jade lotus likes sufficient scattered light. In summer, direct sunlight should be avoided to avoid sunburn on the leaves. In winter, full sunshine can be accepted. When maintaining indoors, it should be placed close to the window. Position to ensure that you receive enough scattered light every day.
2. The watering principle for watering fleshy jade lotus is to "rather dry than wet" to avoid stagnant water. During the growing season, water once a week to keep the soil slightly moist. In winter, reduce the watering frequency and water every month. Just once. When watering, ensure that water can penetrate deep into the soil to avoid accumulating water in the leaves.
3. Soil fleshy jade lotus is suitable for growing in sandy soil with good ventilation and drainage. You can choose special fleshy plant soil on the market or prepare it yourself. The pH value of the soil should be neutral or slightly acidic.
4. Fertilizing and fleshy lotus does not have a high demand for fertilizer. Compound fertilizer can be applied once a month during the growing season. When fertilizing, care should be taken not to let the fertilizer contact the leaves to avoid burning the leaves.
5. There are two main breeding methods for breeding fleshy jade lotus: rafting and leaf cutting. rafting is suitable for plants that grow vigorously. Cut the plants from the roots and plant them separately. Leaf cutting is suitable for plants that grow slowly. Insert the leaves into the soil, keep the soil moist, and plant them after new buds grow. Pest and pest control for fleshy jade lotus The fleshy jade lotus has fewer pests and diseases, but the following points should also be paid attention to: 1. Avoid mixing fleshy jade lotus with other plants to avoid the spread of pests and diseases.
2. Inspect the plants regularly and deal with pests and diseases found in a timely manner.
3. Maintain good ventilation to avoid too dense plants.
The fleshy jade lotus is a plant with great ornamental value. It is relatively easy to maintain. As long as you master the skills of lighting, watering, soil, fertilization and reproduction, you can easily grow a beautiful fleshy jade lotus. Let us enjoy this together. Let's enjoy this together. The joy brought by green!