Cultivation method of Isuzu jade
Known as the "window beauty", Isuzu jade has captured many meaty lovers with its crystal clear fleshy leaves. If this native South African plant wants to grow in pots in a home environment, it is necessary to master its unique conservation rules. This article will reveal the six core secrets of making Isuzu jade explode from the entire process from soil allocation to maintenance. 1. Golden Rule for Root Conservation 1.1 The ideal substrate with a soil-to-gold ratio should be composed of 50% alder soil +30% volcanic rock +20% humus soil. This ratio not only ensures the permeability of porosity>45%, but also can Maintain a slightly acidic environment with a pH value of 6.0-6.5. The basin soil needs to be replaced every 2 years to avoid salinization. 1.2 Three major taboos in soil mixing ① Ban pure garden soil that is easy to harden ② Avoid coconut bran proportion>20% ③ Avoid using undecomposed organic fertilizers. Misuse will increase the black rot rate of roots by 80%. 2. Light and shadow control system 2.1 Four seasons lighting plan: Direct light for 4 hours a day in spring and autumn, combined with 3 hours of scattered light; in summer, 1 hour of oblique light for each morning and dusk + all day sunshade net is used; in winter, a fill light is needed to fill light for 2 hours a day to maintain the total amount of light for more than 6 hours. 2.2 The key pot turning method for exploding pots rotates the pot clockwise by 90 degrees every 15 days, which can allow the plants to receive uniform light and increase the germination rate of side buds by 35%. 3. Smart Water and Fertilizer Management 3.1 Advanced skills of dipping basin method use stepped dipping basin: the water level reaches 1/3 of the basin height for the first time, and rises to 1/2 after 2 hours. The water temperature needs to be within room temperature ±2℃, operated twice a month, and the effect is better when combined with 0.1% HB101 activator. 3.2 The special fertilizer formula for exploding pots uses slow-release fertilizer with N-P-K=5-10-10 for a long time, combined with 2000 times seaweed essence once a month. Adding calcium and magnesium fertilizers before winter dormancy can improve cold resistance. 4. Coordinated environmental control and maintaining the temperature difference between day and night of 8-10℃ can activate growth genes, with 28℃ during the day/18℃ at night being the best. The air humidity is controlled within the range of 40-50%, and micro-environment control can be achieved through the pebble water pan.
Through precise soil allocation plans, scientific light control, intelligent water and fertilizer systems, and environmental optimization four-dimensional maintenance methods, and patient observation, the Isuzu jade community can be harvested in about 18 months. Remember that each "window surface" is a health barometer. When the leaves show a transparent emerald color, it means that the maintenance has reached an ideal state.