Main Points for Cultivating Jade Chime
For most women, an introduction to the succulent plant Jade Chime, the key points for its cultivation are as follows:
Jade Chime, also known as Variegated Sedum, Delicate Leaf Breakneck Plant, and Foreign Chime, belongs to the Sedum family, Sedum genus, and is a succulent herbaceous flower. It is native to the dry, sunlit tropical regions of Madagascar Island.
【Habits】
Can only tolerate short-term temperatures around 0℃, not enduring severe cold and frost. Prefers a warm and cool climate, not enduring high temperatures and intense sunlight. The temperature in winter should not be lower than 5℃. It can bloom normally for observation when the temperature is above 13℃. In winter, with a room temperature of 10-12℃, Jade Chime can bloom normally. Suitable for growing in fertile, loose, and well-drained sandy loam. Both the stems and leaves are succulent, relatively drought-resistant, and do not require frequent watering. When planting, sufficient base fertilizer should be applied. From when the leaves expand until the flower stems form, a comprehensive top dressing should be applied once a month. Avoid applying too much nitrogen fertilizer to prevent the flower stems from becoming too tender and easy to break in the wind. Jade Chime is a short-day plant, blooming every winter. If the lighting exceeds 12 hours, blooming will be postponed to early spring. In spring, after flowering, repot and prune the entire plant to control height and promote branching. When new branches sprout, watering can be increased. During the growing season, fertilize once a month, with less nitrogen and more phosphorus and potassium fertilizers to make the leaf patterns more beautiful. In the midsummer, some shading is required, but too much shade can cause the stems and leaves to grow too long, become soft, and the leaf color to become dull and lack luster.
Enjoys scattered light, and it is best to place it in sparse sunlight in the summer. It grows vigorously in autumn and produces inflorescences in winter. In the hot and rainy season of summer, water usage should be controlled to avoid root rot due to excessively wet soil. In winter, fertilizing should be stopped, and watering should be controlled to protect the flower stems. In the South China region, it can usually overwinter safely outdoors, while in the north, it is only suitable for pot cultivation, moving into a greenhouse in winter.
【Propagation】
Mainly propagated by cutting, with May to June being the best time. Select the thick and robust top stems, cut to 10-12 cm in length, let the cut end dry slightly before inserting into a sand bed, and it can root in about 7-10 days. When the roots are 2-3 cm long, they can be transplanted into pots. Leaf cutting can also be done, cutting a single leaf, letting the cut end dry, and inserting it diagonally into a sand pot. New roots will grow in about 10 days, and small plants will sprout from the base of the leaf after 30 days.
【Diseases and Pests】
Common diseases include stem rot and brown spot, which can be treated with a 600x spray of 65% wettable powder of zinc omadine. Pests include scale insects and whiteflies, which can be controlled with a 1000x spray of 40% omethoate emulsion.
The above [] introduces the full content of the key points for cultivating Jade Chime, hoping it is helpful to green plant enthusiasts!