How to care for Bai Ji Zhi Wu
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Bai Ji Zhi Wu is a succulent plant from the Crassulaceae family, with leaves covered in a light powdery substance. The flowering period is from December to April. Some plant enthusiasts don't know how to care for Bai Ji Zhi Wu. Bai Ji Zhi Wu requires a sunny and cool, dry environment, is tolerant of partial shade, but afraid of waterlogging, and dislikes humid and闷热 conditions. 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 Bai Ji Zhi Wu (the growing period varies depending on the environment of different plant enthusiasts). Insufficient sunlight can cause the plant to stretch easily, the distance between leaves will become longer, making the plant more loose, the stems become very fragile, the leaves will also stretch and turn greener. Plants growing in sufficient sunlight will have a shorter and sturdier shape, with leaves arranged more closely together, covered with a light powdery substance, and the leaf edges will turn red.
Example of cultivation by Kite:
Bai Ji Zhi Wu is cultivated in a sunroom with full sunlight. During the growing period, keep the soil slightly moist and avoid waterlogging. Kite used a mixture of coal slag and peat, with a small amount of perlite, in a ratio of about 6:3:1, with river sand spread on the soil surface. Bai Ji Zhi Wu can tolerate temperatures as low as -1°C when the potting soil is dry, which is the indoor temperature, not outdoors.
Watering is basically stopped throughout the winter, and it should be gradually reduced when temperatures drop below 5°C. When the temperature exceeds 35°C in summer, the plant's growth basically stops. At this time, reduce watering to prevent root rot caused by overly wet soil. Strengthen ventilation, provide some shade, and avoid direct sunlight exposure. This is how the plant is cared for throughout the summer. It is worth noting that during the summer, Kite does not completely stop watering, but only provides a small amount of water to prevent the old leaves from drying out. Watering is done at the edge of the pot, about twice a month, between 7-9 pm when the sun has already set, which will not affect the plant's roots.
In the cultivation of Bai Ji Zhi Wu, it is important to avoid long-term exposure to rain, as it can cause rot. Since Bai Ji Zhi Wu grows relatively fast, changing the pot every 1-2 years is sufficient. This is done before the first watering in early spring. Bai Ji Zhi Wu will grow taller and have branches.
Bai Ji Zhi Wu can be propagated by cutting and rooting the top and dividing the plant. Stem cutting is simple; take healthy old branches, let them dry, and plant them in slightly moist sandy soil. They will usually root after more than 20 days in a shaded and well-ventilated area. Avoid frequent watering during cutting, as it can easily cause stem rot. Cutting should be done in spring and autumn, and sometimes long roots will grow between the leaves.
The above [] introduces some tips on how to care for Bai Ji Zhi Wu. I hope this article can bring you some help!