How to care for Jihong Xiaosong
Let me share some knowledge about the succulent plant Jihong Xiaosong, how to care for it. Here is a comprehensive introduction.
When it comes to caring for Jihong Xiaosong, the most important aspect is watering. As long as you can master watering, Jihong Xiaosong is not difficult to care for. It is prone to root rot due to accumulated water in the soil (Jihong Xiaosong requires little water), so watering is very important.
Jihong Xiaosong is a small sub-shrub of the Aizoaceae Xianbao genus, with a plant height of 15-20 cm and a spread of 20 cm. The flowering period is from June to August, with peach red flowers, as shown in the picture below:
Jihong Xiaosong prefers half-day sun (morning and afternoon sunlight), can tolerate strong sunlight and high temperatures, and is drought-resistant. Watering should follow the principle of "better dry than wet," and avoid waterlogging. During the winter and summer high-temperature dormancy periods, control watering to keep the potting soil moderately dry and the soil loose.
Jihong Xiaosong should be pruned regularly, cutting back long branches to leave two to three sets of opposite leaves, removing dense branches, and removing root suckers. It is not suitable to prune during the growing season (spring) but can be pruned during the summer dormancy period (some regions do not have obvious dormancy signs).
Propagation of Jihong Xiaosong can be done through cutting. Cut a healthy branch from the current year, 5-6 cm long, remove the leaves from the top 1 cm of the branch, and insert it into the cultivation soil 1 cm deep. Then place it in a place with diffused light (during this period, keep the humidity, you can cover it with a plastic bag to increase humidity). Generally, results can be seen in 2-3 weeks.
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