How to cultivate the old stem of the succulent plant Qianfo Shou
This article introduces how to cultivate the old stem of Qianfo Shou and shares some small experiences about the meaning and symbolism of this plant. Please refer to the detailed introduction below.
Qianfo Shou, also known as Jutuan or Wang Yuzhu Lian, is a succulent plant belonging to the Sedum genus of the Crassulaceae family. Its leaves are pointed at one end, fleshy and thick, resembling human fingers. The leaf color is emerald green, and after it is cultivated in good condition, the leaf tips will gradually turn red and become translucent, which is very beautiful.
After a period of cultivation, the base of Qianfo Shou is very prone to lignification and turns into an old stem. Many plant enthusiasts have experienced stems that are crooked, lodging, or broken during cultivation. Today, I will share three tips with you to help straighten the crooked stems and create sturdy and straight old stems.
1. Pruning leaves
If the stem of Qianfo Shou is crooked or broken during growth, the main reason is "top-heavy." Due to the dense and fleshy leaves of this succulent, which are quite heavy, the top weight is too heavy, easily causing the stem to bend or break.
As Qianfo Shou continues to grow leaves, the top weight becomes increasingly heavier, and of course, the bottom stem will also gradually thicken. We need to frequently observe the changes in the bottom stem and, if severe倾斜 is noticed, consider pruning some of the bottom leaves to reduce the load on the stem. If the stem is severely tilted and there is a risk of breaking, in addition to pruning leaves to reduce weight, we should also pinch the top, cutting off the top buds to prevent further weight gain.
How to cultivate the old stem of Qianfo Shou
2. Adjusting light exposure
When cultivating Qianfo Shou indoors or on a balcony, because the plant receives sunlight from only one side, this is a significant reason for the stem to grow crooked. Qianfo Shou has phototropism, meaning it grows towards the direction with more light. If the light is relatively uniform, with light on only one side, the stem will eventually grow crooked.
Since Qianfo Shou has phototropism, we can use this characteristic to "straighten" the stem. If Qianfo Shou grows towards one side, we can rotate the pot 180 degrees to make the direction of sunlight opposite to the crooked direction. Over time, as Qianfo Shou grows towards the light, the stem will straighten up again.
If the stem of Qianfo Shou is naturally straight without any tilt, it is best to rotate the pot every 7 days or so, each time by 90 degrees. This ensures that the plant receives light from different directions, preventing it from growing crooked due to a single light source.