How to care for Dharma Rabbit Ears
The editor will share some knowledge about the succulent plant Dharma Rabbit Ears with everyone, how to care for Dharma Rabbit Ears, and the following introduction will be provided by the editor of this site.
Dharma Rabbit Ears originated from a Japanese horticultural variety, requiring a sunny, cool, and dry environment, tolerant of semi-shade but afraid of waterlogging, and dislikes humid heat. It has the habit of growing in cold and cool seasons and dormant in high summer temperatures.
From September of each year to June of the following year is the growing period of Dharma Rabbit Ears (different environments of plant friends may have different growth periods), if the light is insufficient, the plant tends to elongate, the distance between the leaves will be longer, making the plant shape loose, the stems become very fragile, the leaves will also stretch out, and the color will fade. Plants growing in sufficient sunlight will have a shorter, sturdier shape, with leaves arranged more closely together, and Dharma Rabbit grows slower.
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Dharma Rabbit Ears are kept in a sunroom with full sunlight, and the soil should be kept slightly moist during the growing period, avoiding waterlogging. The soil used is a mixture of coal slag and peat, with a small amount of珍珠岩, roughly in a ratio of 6:3:1, and the surface is covered with river sand. Dharma Rabbit Ears can tolerate temperatures as low as -2°C when the potting soil is dry, which is the indoor temperature, not outdoors. Watering is basically stopped throughout the winter, and it should start to reduce watering when the temperature drops below 5 degrees.
When the temperature exceeds 35°C in summer, the growth of the entire plant basically stops. At this time, watering should be reduced to prevent root rot due to excessive moisture in the potting soil. Ventilation should be strengthened, and appropriate shading should be provided to avoid direct exposure to the hot sun. This is the basic care throughout the summer. It is worth noting that in summer, the kite does not completely stop watering; it only gives a small amount of water 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.
When cultivating Dharma Rabbit Ears, it is important to avoid prolonged rain, as it can easily cause rot. Although the downy hair of Dharma Rabbit can prevent moisture invasion, it will still seep into the leaves over time and is not easy to dry. Since Dharma Rabbit grows relatively slowly, changing the pot every 3-5 years is sufficient, and this should be done before the first watering in early spring.
The shape of Dharma Rabbit is not too large, with branching, and propagation can be done by cutting the top and dividing the plant. Stem cutting is simple; just take a healthy old stem, let it dry, and plant it in slightly moist sand. It will usually root in 15 to 30 days in a shady and ventilated place, and cutting should be done in spring and autumn.
The above introduction on how to care for Dharma Rabbit Ears is provided for everyone to learn and understand!