Caring for fleshy seedlings - Semi-sealed cultivation method
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When it comes to caring for fleshy seedlings, plant enthusiasts may have two types of needs: one is for seedlings that have germinated from sown seeds, and the other is for purchased seedlings, which are in different conditions. This article mainly discusses the care of seedlings after sowing, while care for leaf-cutting seedlings will be supplemented later in the text.
This is inspired by the experience of sowing cactus plants. Previously, after the seeds germinated, I would generally remove the lid of the seeding box about 5-7 days later to start "open-air cultivation." Later, by accident, I tried making 2 to 3 coin-sized holes in the lid and continued the semi-sealed cultivation with the lid on. However, the presence of these holes improved the ventilation significantly, reducing the possibility of the seedlings rotting. After experimentation, I found the following benefits:
(1) It solves the problem of uneven germination. If you remove the lid after some seeds have germinated, the humidity reduction will make it even less suitable for the ungerminated seeds. The "semi-sealed" method gives ungerminated seeds more opportunities to germinate.
(2) It protects the seedlings and accelerates their growth. For some varieties like Kikko, the seeds are very small, and the seedlings are also very small and grow very slowly. Therefore, maintaining a relatively higher humidity environment through semi-sealed cultivation helps accelerate the growth of the seedlings, while the presence of the lid enhances their resistance to external uncertainties.
(3) It provides a stable environment, suitable for lazy cultivation. With the presence of ventilation holes in semi-sealed cultivation, there's no need to manually open the lid of the seeding box every day for ventilation. The seeding soil does not dry out as easily as before, reducing the frequency of watering, which makes cultivation more convenient. Moreover, the presence of a lid reduces the invasion of diseases and pests to some extent and also prevents the seedlings from falling over due to strong external air currents.
The semi-sealed cultivation method can also be applied to the sowing and care of Portulaca and Crassula seedlings. You can make the holes in the lid larger, which not only ensures that the seedlings do not rot due to poor ventilation but also maintains relative humidity to accelerate the growth of the seedlings.
The aforementioned semi-sealed method is also applicable to the care of purchased or leaf-cutting succulent seedlings, as plants can maintain a good state in relatively high temperatures and humidity. Wait until the plants are a bit larger before gradually acclimating them to the environment. Generally speaking, when caring for seedlings, special attention should be paid to factors such as avoiding too strong light, too much ventilation, and积水.
The above explanation of the semi-sealed cultivation method for caring for fleshy seedlings is brought to you, hoping to provide a little help for your life!