Breeding methods and precautions for immortal birds
Among many succulent plants, the immortal bird is deeply loved for its unique serrated leaves and super vitality. Although this plant native to Madagascar is dubbed "immortal", it still needs to master the right method to cultivate a full and healthy plant type. Today, we will comprehensively analyze the maintenance tips of this online celebrity plant from environmental control to disease prevention and control. The key is to maintain the golden range of 15-28℃ for three elements of environmental control. When it exceeds 32℃ in summer, it is recommended to turn on circulating fans to promote air flow. Special attention should be paid to winter maintenance. When the temperature drops below 5℃, it is necessary to move it to the indoor sunny window sill and use a transparent cover to make a miniature greenhouse. Light and shadow magic hand can accept full sunshine in spring and autumn, and uses a double-layer sunshade net to filter strong light in summer. Observe the color changes of the leaves: in healthy state, the edges should appear slightly red and dark green. If gray and white patches appear, it will indicate that the light is too strong. Advanced Guide for Daily Maintenance The smart watering method uses the "fingertip detection method": Insert your index finger into the soil 2 centimeters deep, and then water it when it feels dry. During the high temperature period in summer, spray water should be replenished in the morning to avoid the cooking effect caused by watering at noon. Breeding methods and precautions for immortal birds The precise fertilization strategy uses liquid fertilizer with a ratio of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium of 2:1:3, which is applied monthly during the peak spring and autumn growth seasons. It is recommended to use calcium and magnesium supplements in conjunction with them to effectively prevent leaf tips from becoming yellow. Tips for reproduction and pot change Select mature and healthy leaves during the entire process of leaf cuttage, dry them for 3 days, and then spread them on a perlite substrate. Keep the environmental humidity at about 70%, and new root systems can be seen after 20 days. The survival rate of this method is as high as 90%. The prime time for basin replacement is carried out from March to April every year, and the formula soil with ceramsite bottom accounting for 30% is selected. After changing the pot, let it stand for 5 days before watering it can effectively avoid root damage.