How does Tia explode?
As the "flame fairy" in the succulent plant world, Tia is favored by flower friends for its unique red-green gradient colors. If you want Tia to achieve the amazing effect of bursting the basin, you need to master scientific cultivation methods. This article will analyze in detail the five secrets of pot explosion from the two dimensions of reproduction technology and daily maintenance. The core technology of Tia's explosion basin analysis of leaf cutting reproduction is rapid and dense. Spring and autumn leaf cutting results are best. Select the plump mature leaves in the middle and lower parts, and gently shake them left and right to remove them completely. After drying the wound for 1-2 days, the petiole was obliquely inserted into a mixed matrix of vermiculite and peat soil (3:1). Maintain the ambient temperature of 20-25℃, spray moisturize daily, and new root systems can be seen in 10-15 days. It is recommended to cut radially along the edge of the pot to form a natural explosion of the pot. Beheading promotes lateral bud clusters. When the plant height exceeds 15cm, use a disinfectant blade to cut flat at 3-4 nodes from the top. Sprinkle carbendazim powder on the incision to prevent infection, and the chopped terminal buds can be propagated by cutting. The mother plant retains 4-6 functional leaves, and 3-5 new buds will germinate in the leaf axils 2 weeks later. It is recommended to rotate the flowerpot 180 degrees every month to ensure that each side bud receives even light. Three-dimensional landscaping for transplanting by plant. For Tia, who is more than two years old, plant separation can be carried out in spring. Keep the root system of more than 2 cm in lateral buds and separate the plants with bamboo sticks. A stepped layout with "high center and low four sides" is adopted to plant the sub-plants in layers according to size. The bottom of the basin is padded with 3cm ceramite to enhance drainage, and the upper layer is made of red jade soil mixed with medical stone (2:1) to improve breathability. Key points for Tia burst basin maintenance: Light and temperature control tips: Maintain direct light for 6 hours a day in spring and autumn, and require sunshade net protection from 10:00 to 15:00 in summer. Maintain above 10℃ in winter, and the temperature difference of 8-10℃ can stimulate red brocade spots. It is recommended to use a fill light to extend the light to 14 hours/day, which can accelerate the basin explosion process. The water and fertilizer management plan adopts a dual mode of "dipping basin + spraying" for water supply. During the growth period, soak the basin once a week (the water level reaches 1/3 of the basin height), and spray the leaves every morning and evening. Apply meat-specific slow-release fertilizer (NPK10 -15-10) every half month, combined with potassium dihydrogen phosphate foliar fertilizer (1500-fold dilution) once a month.
Through the three major reproduction techniques of leaf transplanting to increase density, beheading to promote buds, and plant separation landscaping, combined with scientific light, temperature, water and fertilizer management, the effect of Tia pot explosion can usually be achieved in 6-8 months. It is recommended to take growth records regularly, observe the condition of the plants and adjust the maintenance strategy, so that the flame-like Tia can bloom with the most dazzling beauty of the group.