How to care for the succulent plant "Buddhist Beads"
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Buddhist Beads are a type of succulent plant belonging to the Asteraceae family,千里光 genus. They require a cool, dry, and fully exposed environment to grow, are tolerant of partial shade, afraid of waterlogging, and dislike humid heat. The growing period for the plant is from March to December every year, with a brief semi-dormancy in the summer (different environments may have different growth periods). Insufficient sunlight can cause the plant to stretch, resulting in weak stems and a significant spacing between leaves.
Plants that grow in areas with ample sunlight will have a sprawling, sturdy stem, with plump leaves and relatively close spacing. The growth rate of Buddhist Beads is not too slow. Propagation can be done by cutting off a long segment directly. It is very easy to propagate by cutting, simply take a healthy section of Buddhist Beads, let the wound dry, and plant it in slightly moist sandy soil, or place it directly on the soil surface. In a cool and well-ventilated area, it will usually take more than 20 days to grow roots. Do not water frequently during propagation, as it can cause stem rot. Propagation should be done in the growing seasons of spring and autumn.
Example of a plant enthusiast's care:
The Buddhist Beads that Kite keeps are grown in a sunroom with full exposure. During the growing period, the soil should be kept slightly moist and avoid waterlogging. Kite uses a mixture of coal slag, peat, and a small amount of pearl rock for the soil, with a ratio of approximately 6:3:1. The plant can tolerate temperatures as low as minus 2 degrees Celsius when the soil is dry, which is the indoor temperature, not outdoor. It basically stops watering during the entire winter, and starts to gradually reduce watering when the temperature drops below 5 degrees. Try to keep the temperature above 0 degrees in winter, as too low temperatures can cause the plant to freeze and die. Buddhist Beads are not very frost-resistant.
When the temperature exceeds 35℃ in the summer, the growth of the entire plant will slow down. During this time, watering should be reduced to prevent root rot due to overly wet soil. Increase ventilation, provide some shade, and avoid direct exposure to the scorching sun. This is the basic care throughout the summer. It is worth noting that during the summer, Kite does not completely stop watering; only a small amount of water is given occasionally to prevent the succulent leaves from shrinking. 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 cultivation, it is important to avoid prolonged rain exposure, which can cause stem rot. Buddhist Beads grow relatively quickly, and it is enough to repot every 1-2 years, preferably before the first watering in early spring. Buddhist Beads will produce many branches.
The above sharing is a specific introduction on how to care for the succulent Buddhist Beads, hoping everyone will like it!