A complete collection of breeding methods for Hongzhiyu
With its crystal clear leaves and charming gradient colors, Hongzhiyu has become a regular on the collection list of meaty lovers. This Crassulaceae plant will have a red and yellow jelly texture when there is sufficient light, but many novices often encounter problems such as excessive growth and fading during the maintenance process. By mastering the following core points, you can easily cultivate a full and transparent rainbow jade. The gold combination of environmental regulation and daily management temperature and light maintains a temperature difference between day and night of 18-25℃ to stimulate leaf color development, and can be maintained in the open air in spring and autumn. If you exceed 32℃ in summer, you need to shade and cool down, and maintain it above 8℃ in winter to prevent frostbite. 4-6 hours of soft light exposure per day is ideal. The south-facing window sill or behind balcony gauze curtains is an excellent place to place it. The precise moisture control method adopts the principle of "dry and wet". Water is poured every 10 days in spring and autumn, and the summer dormancy period is extended to 20 days. Observe that water replenishment is best when the bottom leaves are slightly wrinkled, and use a pointed spout to slowly pour along the edge of the basin. In the rainy season, drainage needs to be done in time to avoid black rot caused by stagnant water in the heart of the leaves. Substrate selection and root maintenance Scientific soil allocation plan Hongzhiyu's breeding methods
It is recommended to use a mixed substrate of peat soil: volcanic rock: medical stone =3:5:2, and lay 2 cm ceramite on the bottom layer to enhance ventilation. Keep 1/3 of the core soil when changing pots every spring, and replenish new soil after pruning dense fibrous roots can effectively prevent root rot. Breeding and modeling skills Leaf cutting breeding tips Select full leaves in the middle section and place them flat on the seedling plate to maintain 60% air humidity. The roots are planted at 15-25℃ for about 20 years, and transplanted when the new buds grow to 2 cm. Regular top-pinching can promote the germination of lateral branches, and the 180-degree rotating flower pot can create a well-proportioned plant type. Solutions to common problems: Disease warning system If brown spots appear on the leaves of the leaves, they need to be isolated immediately. After cutting off the sick leaves, spray mancozeb solution. In the early stage of aphids invasion, cotton swabs can be dipped in 75% alcohol and killed. When severe, imidacloprid and matrine can be used alternately to control aphids.