How to care for Opulina
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Opulina belongs to the winter type, prefers a warm, dry, and sunlit environment, is drought-resistant, and dislikes the potting soil being moist for a long time. The optimal growth temperature is between 10-25℃. Opulina is a succulent plant that is easy to care for and looks beautiful. When well cared for, Opulina's leaves are plump, covered with thick white powder, and have a pinkish-blue color. The pink tips and edges of the leaves make it look like a beauty with blushed cheeks. Insufficient lighting and excessive watering can lead to a loose plant structure, with thin and weak leaves and a dull color.
Watering: Opulina has thick leaves and is therefore drought-resistant. In the spring and autumn growing seasons, it can be watered sufficiently under ample sunlight, with the soil nearly dry before watering thoroughly. However, in the hot summer and cold winter, watering should be moderate, waiting for the soil to dry completely before watering a small amount. To determine if overwatering has occurred, you can refer to the leaf wrapping of Opulina (with sufficient sunlight as a prerequisite). The soil mix can be chosen with good breathability and drainage, such as a 1:1 ratio of peat soil and particle soil.
Sunlight: In summer, when temperatures exceed 30℃, shading is required. At other times, it can be exposed to half-day or full-day sunlight. Sufficient sunlight will make Opulina's leaves more compact, the white powder thicker, and the tips and edges of the leaves will look like they have been blushed. Insufficient sunlight can easily cause leggy growth, making the plant top-heavy.
Acclimatization: During the acclimatization period, you can plant Opulina in dry or slightly moist soil (the moisture feeling is like a wrung-out towel, the drier the better), and then place it in a bright and well-ventilated area for 1-2 weeks before gradually increasing sunlight. It is recommended to water little or not at all during the acclimatization period.
Surviving summer and winter: In summer, when temperatures exceed 30 degrees, Opulina should be shaded or placed in a cool and well-ventilated area. Excessive heat can cause the plant to die. Above 35 degrees, watering should be stopped and the plant should enter dormancy. During the entire dormancy period, water should be minimized or not given at all. When temperatures drop, watering can be resumed, but the initial amount should not be too much. In winter, if the temperature can be maintained above 5℃, watering can be normal. Below 0℃, watering should be controlled, or Opulina may freeze. A little water can be given to the roots of Opulina when the sun is out.
Propagation methods of Opulina
Opulina is prone to clustering and has thick leaves, making propagation possible through stem cutting or leaf cutting.
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