What should I do if the leaves of Yushu become soft and thin?
Yushu is a popular succulent plant, and its full and straight leaves are a sign of its health. When jade branches are found to droop and leaves become thinner and softer, it often indicates that there is an omission in the maintenance process. This article will systematically analyze the causes and solutions of the soft and thin Yushu leaves problem through four sets of real-life illustrations. The key cause of soft leaves in Yushu is unbalanced in water management. Succulent plants have water storage characteristics, but long-term water shortage will cause cells to lose water and contract. It is recommended to use the "dipping basin method" to replenish water: immerse the flower pot in the water basin for about 15 minutes, and drain it after the soil has fully absorbed water. Maintain a watering cycle of 15 days per time in spring and autumn, appropriately shorten the high temperature in summer to 10 days, and extend it to 20-25 days in winter. Yushu needs 4-6 hours of scattered light every day, and a sunshade net needs to filter 40% of the strong light at noon in summer. If you are in a dark environment for a long time, you can use a full-spectrum plant fill light to fill the light for 3 hours a day, and keep the lamp distance of 30-50 cm. Rotate the flowerpot 180° regularly to ensure uniform light reception. Core skills for root maintenance The pot soil improvement plan needs to change the plant materials every 2 years, using a ratio of perlite: vermiculite: legular soil =3:2:5. Reserve 1/3 of the core soil when changing pots, prune the rotten roots and soak them in carbendazim solution (1:1000) for disinfection. A 3 cm ceramsite drainage layer is laid on the bottom of the new pot. After changing the pot, place it in a cool place to slow down for 7 days. Key points of environmental control: Maintaining the temperature difference between day and night of 8-10℃ can enhance plant resistance, and use temperature and hygrometer to monitor environmental data. Install circulating fans for regular ventilation 2-3 times a day, and cooperate with dehumidifiers to control the air humidity at 50%-60% in the rainy season. During winter heating, a basin needs to be placed next to the flower pot to increase humidity.
Through a three-in-one maintenance strategy of water gradient management, light intensity adjustment, and root environment optimization, combined with regular observation of leaf plumeness (normal thickness should reach 5-8 mm), Yushu can gradually return to health within 1-2 months. It is recommended to apply phosphorus and potassium fertilizers diluted 1000 times once a month to continuously enhance the plant's ability to withstand stress.