What should I do if raw stone flowers turn into water?
Known as the "gem of life", the raw stone flower has become an Internet celebrity in the fleshy world due to its unique shape. But when it is discovered that the leaves of raw stone flowers are transparent, many novice flower friends will be at a loss. This article will teach you hands-on how to save this "stone spirit" from pathological diagnosis to systematic solutions. 1. Analysis of the core inducements of stone flowers turning into water 1.1 Experimental data on physiological lesions caused by wrong watering shows that 70% of water turning cases stem from improper watering. When the water content of the basin soil is>40% and the environmental temperature is>30℃, the cell wall of the stone flower will rupture due to the imbalance of osmotic pressure. Especially during high temperatures in summer, watering in the morning will form a soil surface vapor layer in the afternoon, accelerating root rot. 1.2 Pathological analysis of soil bacterial infections A 2023 study by China Academy of Agricultural Sciences pointed out that Fusarium oxysporum is the primary culprit causing soft rot of stone-growing flowers. The number of colonies in ordinary garden soil can reach 3000CFU/g, and the safety threshold should be <500CFU/g. Undisinfected soil is like timing (Z-D), which can cause plant infections at any time. 2. Practical Operation Guidelines for Systematic Treatment Plans 2.1 Four-step Scientific Water Control ① The "pot weighing method" is used in spring and autumn, and water is replenished along the pot wall when the pot weight is reduced by 1/3;② The "crescent moon watering method" is implemented in summer, and only water is supplied in a small amount of water around the plant in a range of 10mm;③ In winter, water is cut off at a low temperature of 5℃;④ a thermohygrometer is used to ensure that the humidity drops below 60% within 3 days after watering. 2.2 The golden ratio for soil sterilization recommends using a "sandwich structure": 5mm red jade soil on the bottom layer (water retention)+ mixed granular soil in the middle layer (red jade: Luzhao: Sunday =2:1:1)+3mm diatomite on the top layer (isolate bacteria). Soak the roots with 1500 times carbendazim solution for 20 minutes during soil change, which can kill 99% of the pathogens. 3. The advanced maintenance and prevention system recommends installing small circulation fans to maintain air circulation and maintain the wind speed in the cultivation environment at 0.3-0.5m/s. Use Trichoderma harzianum for biological control every month, and use yellow and blue stick board to physically prevent insects. Remember: During the molting period of stoneflower, water must be completely cut off, and the new leaves can be restored to maintenance.