How to care for Yueyan succulents
The editor answers netizens' questions on how to care for Yueyan succulents and provides detailed knowledge on the cultivation of Yueyan succulents. Next, the editor will introduce related experience to netizens.
Yueyan leaves have fine white villi, flowers are like tubes, petals are relatively thin, and also have villi. Spring and autumn are the peak growing seasons, with flowering in April-May. Below is a detailed introduction to the cultivation methods of Yueyan.
1. Potting Soil
Potting soil should be loose, breathable, and fertile. You can use special soil for Clivia Miniata and mix it with one-third of perlite as the potting soil.
2. Light
Yueyan can tolerate half-day sunlight, and proper shading is required when exposed to strong direct sunlight.
3. Watering
Watering should follow the principle of watering thoroughly when dry, and the potting soil should not have积水. Usually, maintain a higher humidity in the air by frequently sprinkling water on the ground around the plant or placing a water-filled tray under the pot to increase humidity.
4. Fertilizing
Usually, no base fertilizer is needed for cultivating Yueyan. If necessary, a small amount of potassium fertilizer can be applied, such as decomposed chicken manure, mixed with some cake fertilizer and superphosphate, which can meet the plant's growth needs.
5. Dormancy Care
In late autumn, the plant begins to enter dormancy, at which time it is necessary to ensure that the potting soil is slightly dry to prevent root rot. Greenhouse cultivation may not have a dormancy period.
6. Propagation Methods
Yueyan propagation is generally done by播种法 (播种 means sowing), and cutting can also survive, but the tubers of cuttings are often very small, affecting their ornamental value. The sowing substrate preparation method is to use perlite at the bottom and coconut bran on top, with a temperature of 25-28 degrees Celsius being optimal for sowing, which has a high germination rate and fast seedling growth. When sowing, mix the seeds with fine soil, evenly sprinkle them on the potting soil, cover the pot with a plastic bag to ensure humidity, and open the bag for 30 minutes each day to ventilate the seeds. After the seedlings grow true leaves, remove the bag and place them in a well-lit area for care.
7. Precautions
Watering should not be excessive, as it can cause the tubers to rot. Avoid watering the leaves, and do not water the plant during high temperatures.
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