How to care for the耳坠草 succulent plant
A brief knowledge sharing with you on how to care for the ear pendant succulent plant and an introduction to the knowledge of the千兔耳 succulent plant flowers, very useful tips, recommended for collection!
The cute and charming succulent plant is a favorite of many flower enthusiasts, among which the虹之玉 is particularly loved. Also known as ear pendant grass, it is a succulent plant with thick, smooth, and oblong leaves.
If you want the leaves of the虹之玉 to turn a copper red, start from four aspects, care properly, and it won't take long for the leaves to change from green to red, becoming cuter and more enchanting.
Suitable lighting
The虹之玉 loves light and can also grow in a semi-shaded environment, but poor lighting will cause the stems and leaves to elongate and fall over, affecting the appearance.
I have a pot of虹之玉, which I moved outdoors in spring for natural cultivation. By July and August, together with other succulent plants under a sunshade, the leaves turned a copper red, very cute.
However, do not move the虹之玉 outdoors too early in spring to avoid sudden temperature changes that may freeze or sunburn the leaves.
In the summer, when the sunlight is too strong, proper shading is necessary to prevent excessive light, which can cause rapid evaporation of moisture from the leaves, resulting in insufficient补水 and sparse leaves on the plant.
Appropriate water control
Most succulent plants are drought-resistant, and it's completely fine not to water for ten to fifteen days, or even a month without watering, they will just consume some leaves but won't die.
In the growing season, the soil of the虹之玉 should not be too dry, as it will produce aerial roots and the leaves won't be round enough. Therefore, water should be added in time after the soil dries, but the soil should not be too wet for a long time, as it can cause root rot.
In the summer, controlling the watering of the虹之玉 is beneficial for leaf coloring and also helps the plant survive the summer safely.
In winter, when the虹之玉 is cared for indoors, the ventilation is limited, the light is soft, and the evaporation of water is slower, so watering should be reduced appropriately to avoid elongation and the leaves will also turn copper red.
Temperature difference can further promote the leaves of the虹之玉 to turn from green to red
Flower enthusiasts know that a larger temperature difference can promote the coloring of succulent plant leaves, and the虹之玉 is no exception. With sufficient lighting and a suitable temperature difference, the leaves of the虹之玉 will quickly color.
In spring and autumn, the temperature difference between day and night is large. As long as the temperature is appropriate and not lower than 5°C, there will be no frost damage. After about half a month of care, the leaves of the虹之玉 will color, changing from green to red.
In winter, do not delay moving the plant indoors in order to "enjoy" the colored leaves, as a sudden drop in temperature can cause leaf frostbite.
Adequate nutrients will make the stem leaves of the虹之玉 more compact
Although succulent plants are tolerant to poor soil, a lack of nutrients will slow down their growth, causing the old leaves to be consumed quickly and new leaves to grow slowly, resulting in the plant becoming smaller.
The虹之玉 also needs to be fertilized appropriately, but too much fertilizer or too much nitrogen will cause the stems and leaves to elongate, the branches to become weak, and prone to falling over.
I usually fertilize the虹之玉 once a month with a diluted nutrient solution. Some flower friends have shared that they pour a very diluted fermented rice water on the虹之玉, and the plant grows well. Flower friends with outdoor cultivation conditions can try it.
Adequate nutrients can meet the plant's nutrient requirements during growth, making the leaves thick and in better condition, and easier to color.
With sufficient lighting, reasonable watering, suitable temperature, and adequate nutrients, the leaves of the虹之玉 can change from green to red in less than a month.
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