How to care for the succulent crisp-skinned duck
This is a detailed introduction about the planting of the succulent crisp-skinned duck. Let's find out how to care for it together.
The crisp-skinned duck is a type of succulent plant belonging to the Crassulaceae family and the Sedum genus. It requires plenty of sunlight and a cool, dry environment, tolerating semi-shade but fearing waterlogging and humid heat. It has the habit of growing in cold weather and dormant in high summer temperatures.
From September to June of the following year is the growing period of the crisp-skinned duck (different environments may lead to varying lengths of the growing period). Insufficient sunlight can cause the plant to stretch, with longer distances between leaves, making the plant look loose and the stems very fragile. Plants growing in full sunlight, however, tend to be stocky with relatively compact leaf arrangement, and the crisp-skinned duck grows relatively quickly.
During the growing period, the soil should be kept slightly moist but avoid waterlogging. The soil mix can be a combination of coal slag, peat, and a small amount of perlite, in a ratio of about 6:3:1, with a small pot for cultivation. The crisp-skinned duck can tolerate temperatures as low as -2°C when the potting soil is dry, which is the indoor temperature, not outdoors. If the temperature drops further, the top growth points of the leaves may suffer frostbite, drying, or even death, but as long as the main stem survives, new lateral branches will sprout from the withered areas the following year. Watering should be largely stopped during the entire winter, and gradually reduced below 5°C.
When the temperature exceeds 35°C in summer, the plant's growth basically stops. During this time, watering should be reduced to prevent root rot due to overly moist soil. Improved ventilation, appropriate shading, and avoiding direct sunlight exposure are essential for summer care. It is worth noting that in summer, the plant is not completely watered, only a small amount of water is given at the edge of the pot, about twice a month, preferably between 7-9 PM when the sun has already set, which will not affect the plant's roots.
The crisp-skinned duck can be exposed to a small amount of rain. Since it grows relatively fast, repotting every 1-2 years is usually sufficient, with repotting done before the first watering in early spring. The plant has a compact shape with branching, allowing for head cutting and division. Cutting propagation is simple; healthy old branches are taken and dried before being planted in slightly moist sandy soil. They will usually root in 15 to 20 days in a shaded and well-ventilated area. Cuttings should be taken in spring and autumn, but propagation can also occur at other times.
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