How to grow Sempervivum 'Jade' fat and plump
Today, I will share with netizens detailed tips on how to grow Sempervivum 'Jade' fat and plump and techniques to make succulents explode in pots. These small green plant maintenance experiences will surely be helpful to you, let's learn about them together!
Most succulents love sunlight, the more sunlight they get, the better they grow. However, there are some peculiar varieties among succulents that fear strong light and can only thrive in diffused light or semi-shaded environments. Excessive sunlight can make them turn yellow and thin, significantly reducing their aesthetic value. Sempervivum 'Jade' is one of these peculiar plants that fear strong light. When well cared for, it becomes fat and beautiful like a "plump baby," but when not, it can look worse than a pot of grass. How to grow the succulent Sempervivum 'Jade' into a plump baby? There are three things to do well in spring, to make the leaves translucent and beautiful, and to survive the summer smoothly.
1. Do a good job of potting
Although the growth rate of Sempervivum 'Jade' is relatively slow (compared to some common ones), its root system is very strong, making it a deep-rooted variety among succulents. To make Sempervivum 'Jade' grow well, become transparent and beautiful, it is recommended to change the pot or potting soil every spring. When changing the pot or potting soil, use a deeper pot to plant, so that the roots can spread out and absorb more nutrients and water, naturally making the plant grow fat and beautiful. If you use a shallow pot like planting other succulents, the roots cannot spread out, and the absorption of nutrients and water is insufficient, resulting in dry, opaque, and lackluster leaves.
Although a deeper pot is needed to grow Sempervivum 'Jade,' the depth of the pot should be proportional to the size of the plant, not the deeper the better. For example, if your Sempervivum 'Jade' is small, use a smaller deep pot to plant it. Conversely, use a larger deep pot. Do not plant small seedlings in a large and deep pot, as this can cause the bottom of the pot to remain moist for a long time after watering, leading to root rot, affecting the absorption of water and nutrients, resulting in less plump and even rotting leaves.
2. Do a good job of fertilizing
Sempervivum 'Jade' has a developed root system, and even without fertilizing, it can grow healthily after changing the pot and soil every year. However, if you want Sempervivum 'Jade' to grow faster and become more plump, or if your Sempervivum 'Jade' is planted in soil without nutrient content, fertilizing is important. There are two ways to fertilize Sempervivum 'Jade': one is to mix well-rotted organic fertilizer or controlled-release fertilizer directly into the planting material during potting. The other is to shallowly bury or sprinkle a little controlled-release fertilizer for succulents on the surface of the pot, slowly releasing nutrients to promote the growth of Sempervivum 'Jade'.
How to grow Sempervivum 'Jade' fat and plump
Some flower friends will add a nutrient solution when watering Sempervivum 'Jade.' If there is organic nutrient solution, diluting and watering a little during the growth season is acceptable. However, if there is no organic fertilizer and only fast-acting fertilizer is available, I do not recommend this method. On one hand, Sempervivum 'Jade' grows slowly and does not require much fertilizer. On the other hand, fast-acting fertilizer releases nutrients quickly, and if the concentration and frequency are not properly controlled during watering, it can easily cause fertilizer burn. Therefore, it is best to apply organic fertilizer or controlled-release fertilizer to Sempervivum 'Jade,' not fast-acting fertilizer.
3. Do a good job of lighting
As mentioned earlier, Sempervivum 'Jade' fears strong light and direct sunlight. In early spring, when the temperature is not very high and the light intensity is relatively low, it is recommended to expose Sempervivum 'Jade' to some sunlight. Moderate sunlight can enhance the photosynthesis of Sempervivum 'Jade,' synthesize more organic matter, and promote plant growth. If there is insufficient sunlight in spring and the temperature is suitable, Sempervivum 'Jade' may grow rapidly and easily become leggy, with thin and long leaves, significantly reducing its ornamental value. Therefore, in early spring, Sempervivum 'Jade' should be exposed to some sunlight, not like late spring and summer, when it is completely kept in a place without direct sunlight or with very weak direct sunlight.
Although exposing Sempervivum 'Jade' to sunlight in early spring has benefits, it is important to keep the soil moist while doing so. Sempervivum 'Jade' prefers a moist growing environment. When it is too dry, the translucency of the leaves disappears, making them look gray and unattractive. Additionally, if you have recently repotted Sempervivum 'Jade' and it has not yet started growing and adapted, it is best not to expose it directly to sunlight, but to keep it in a semi-shaded environment until it recovers and starts growing again. Then, based on the weather conditions in your area, expose it to sunlight appropriately.
The above shared experiences on how to grow Sempervivum 'Jade' fat and plump and techniques to make succulents explode in pots will hopefully bring you help in life!