How to raise the child of Kyusu
Are you curious about the knowledge of Kyusu plant, such as how to raise it? Let's learn about it together next.
Kyusu is a succulent plant of the Sedum family, Sora genus, which grows in clusters. The stems are easily branched and usually grow vertically. The leaves are flat and spindle-shaped, opposite on the plant, with a waxy epidermis that will slightly crack as it grows. The leaves also have irregular spots that appear as beautiful brown-red under strong light and become less visible when there is insufficient light. The leaves of Kyusu do not fall off easily, but can be propagated by leaf cutting. The inflorescence of Kyusu is terminal, with upright petals, and the flowers have five petals, slightly yellow.
Kyusu requires a sunny and cool, dry environment, is tolerant of semi-shade, but dislikes waterlogging and avoids humid heat. It has the habit of growing in cool seasons and dormant in high summer temperatures. From September of each year to June of the following year is the growing period of the plant (the growth period varies depending on the environment of the plant friends). Insufficient light will cause the plant to grow excessively, with the distance between the leaves elongated, making the plant look loose, the leaf stalks soft, and the leaf color gray-green. Plants growing in sufficient sunlight will have a compact and short stature, with closely arranged internodes and leaf spots displaying a beautiful brown-red color.
During the growing period, Kyusu needs to keep the soil moist but avoid waterlogging. It can tolerate temperatures as low as about -2°C, which is the indoor temperature, not outdoors. If it gets colder, the growing tips of the leaves will freeze and die, and after freezing, all the leaves will detach from the stems. Watering is basically stopped during the whole winter, and watering should be gradually reduced below 5 degrees. In the summer high temperatures, the entire plant grows slowly or completely stops, and good ventilation and appropriate shading are required to avoid exposure and reduce watering. The plant should not be exposed to rain for a long time to prevent rot.
The propagation of Kyusu usually involves division and leaf cutting. Take healthy and plump leaves, let the wound dry, and then insert them directly into dry granular soil. A small amount of water should be given a few days later. Kyusu is a very easy-to-propagate variety, with leaves that easily grow small roots. When encountering suitable soil, it will firmly root in the ground.
The above [] introduces the methods of how to raise Kyusu, which can be used as a reference suggestion for everyone.