How to raise a small Tian gou
Abstract: This article discusses the topic of raising the succulent plant small Tian gou, how to care for it, and the following editor will provide you with detailed answers.
Many plant enthusiasts do not know how to raise small Tian gou, which is a small variety of the Sedum genus in the Crassulaceae family. Native to Mexico, it requires plenty of sunlight and a cool, dry environment, can tolerate semi-shade, but is afraid of waterlogging and dislikes humid heat. It has the habit of growing in cool seasons and dormant in high summer temperatures.
With time, the stems of small Tian gou will gradually become semi-woody. The leaves are semi-olive-shaped, green in color, densely covered with small spots, and the edges to the top of the leaves are slightly reddish-brown, especially noticeable during late autumn and early spring when the temperature difference is significant. The flowers are white, and the growing period is from September to June of the following year (the growing period may vary depending on the environment of the plant enthusiasts). Insufficient light can cause the plant to stretch, with the distance between leaves increasing, resulting in a loose growth habit and fragile stems, and the reddish-brown edges of the leaves will fade and turn green. Plants growing in充足 sunlight will have a stocky, compact growth habit.
Plant enthusiasts' experience in raising small Tian gou:
The small Tian gou raised by Fengzheng is kept in a sunroom with full sunlight. During the growing season, keep the soil moist but avoid waterlogging. The soil used by Fengzheng is a mixture of coal slag and peat, with a small amount of perlite, in a ratio of about 5:4:1, with small stones spread on the soil surface. Small Tian gou can tolerate temperatures as low as -2°C indoors, not outdoors. Any lower, and the growing tips of the leaves will suffer frostbite, dry out, and die. The following year, new side branches will sprout from the withered parts.
Watering is generally stopped during the entire winter, and it should be gradually reduced below 5 degrees Celsius. In high summer temperatures, the plant's growth may slow down or stop completely. At this time, ensure good ventilation and provide appropriate shading to avoid direct sunlight, moderate watering, and prevent long periods of rain to avoid rotting of the plant. Regular pruning is needed during the cultivation process to remove tangled branches and maintain an attractive growth habit. It is one of the faster-growing varieties of Sedum.
Propagation of small Tian gou usually involves cutting off the top, taking healthy branches with growing points, cutting them into sections with about 4 to 6 leaves, drying the cut wounds, and then inserting them into dry granular soil. It can also be directly inserted into dry granular soil, with a small amount of water given after a few days. It is a very easy plant to propagate, with many small roots easily growing between the leaves. When encountering suitable soil, it will firmly root itself in the ground.
Propagation by cutting off the top also has the benefit of allowing the mother plant to achieve a better shape. Enthusiasts with a passion for gardening can try this method. After cutting, new growing points will sprout from the cut area, sometimes resulting in two branches.
The methods for raising small Tian gou shared above can be used as a reference for everyone.