How to care for the succulent "Sun Wukong"
Main content introduction: Relevant information about the succulent "Sun Wukong", how to care for it, some very useful tips, recommended for collection!
Some gardening enthusiasts have asked how to care for the "Sun Wukong" succulent. Actually, it is similar to the care methods of other succulents in the Crassulaceae family. "Sun Wukong" is a succulent plant in the genus Kamalan of the Crassulaceae family. Some enthusiasts also call it "Chitu". It has smooth leaf edges without serrations, no dotted eye lines, narrow and long leaves. The upper part of the leaves is deep brown, dark red, or deep coffee, while the lower part is golden yellow with green as the base, and the color can vary with sunlight exposure.
"Sun Wukong" has a strong growth habit, easily forms clusters, branches easily, and prefers a sunny, cool, and dry environment. It can be shade-grown in summer, but can be fully exposed in other seasons. Rain should be prevented during the rainy season. Watering can be thorough, soil mixing can be more flexible, with a slightly higher proportion of peat, and a suitable amount of bottom fertilizer can be added. Garden soil can also be used for planting.
"Sun Wukong" requires a sunny, cool, and dry environment, is tolerant of semi-shade, but dislikes waterlogging and avoids humid heat. If it is kept in a dark environment for a long time, the branches become thin and weak, the downy hair loses its luster, and it is not conducive to the formation of brown spots on the leaves. "Sun Wukong" has the habit of growing in cold seasons and dormant in high summer temperatures. The growing period is from September to June of the following year (the growing period varies depending on the environment of the enthusiasts). If there is not enough light, the plant can easily become leggy, the distance between the leaves will be longer, the plant form will be loose, the stems will become very fragile, the leaves will stretch, and the color will fade.
When grown in a sunny area, "Sun Wukong" has a stocky plant form, and the leaves are relatively compact. During the growing period, keep the soil slightly moist and avoid waterlogging. The soil can be mixed with peat and particle soil, ensuring it is loose and well-ventilated. "Sun Wukong" can tolerate temperatures as low as about -2°C when the potting soil is dry, which is the indoor temperature, not outdoor. Watering is basically stopped throughout the winter, and it should be gradually reduced when temperatures drop below 5°C. When the temperature exceeds 35°C in summer, the plant's growth basically stops. At this time, reduce watering to prevent root rot due to excessively moist potting soil. Enhance ventilation, provide some shade, avoid direct sunlight, and avoid long-term rain exposure during cultivation, or it will rot.
The above introduction on how to care for the "Sun Wukong" succulent is hoped to bring some floral knowledge to plant lovers.