How to raise large leaf rubies
As a popular succulent ornamental plant in recent years, large-leaf ruby has become the favorite of many plant lovers with its ruby-like crystal leaves. If this unique red charm is to last, mastering scientific maintenance methods is the key. Environmental regulation and daily management Lighting requirements are accurately controlled to maintain scattered light exposure for 6-8 hours every day, and full sunshine can be accepted in spring and autumn. Sunshade protection should be carried out between 10:00 and 15:00 in summer to avoid strong light burning the leaves. In winter, it is recommended to use plant fill light to maintain the light intensity, which can effectively prevent leaf fading. Temperature control The optimal growth temperature in three seasons is 15-28℃. In summer, if it exceeds 32℃, it needs to be moved to a cool place and ventilation should be strengthened. In winter, it is necessary to maintain above 5℃ for overwintering, and it is recommended to enter the house for maintenance in northern areas. When the temperature difference between day and night is maintained at 8-10℃, the leaf coloring effect is the best. The dynamic balance of humidity regulation adopts the watering principle of "seeing dry, seeing wet", watering once every 3-5 days in spring and autumn. Spray once in the morning and evening in summer to keep the leaves moist, and use the weekly dipping basin method to replenish water. In winter, a small amount of water is supplied along the edge of the basin every 15 days to avoid freezing roots at low temperatures. Nutrient supply and reproduction, cultivation, scientific fertilization, four-step rule applies nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium balanced fertilizer (N-P-K=10-10-10) once a month during the growth period, combined with the addition of bone meal every quarter to supplement trace elements. Add phosphorus and potassium fertilizers to promote coloring during the budding period, and completely stop fertilizer during the dormancy period. Select mother plants over 3 years old and divide them in spring in conjunction with pot change. Keep 3-5 aerial roots of the daughter plants, separate them with a disinfected knife, and place them in a cool place to dry the incisions for 2 days. It is recommended to use perlite: peat soil =1:1 substrate for colonization. Precautions for leaf cutting cultivation Select healthy leaves in the middle and lower parts and lay them on the surface of moist vermiculite. Maintain a constant temperature environment of 25 ° C, and spray daily to maintain 80% air humidity. Red buds can be seen to germinate after about 20 days, and transplanted when the new buds reach 1cm in diameter. Health monitoring and disease response Identification and treatment of common diseases Leaf spot disease appears brown dots at the beginning, and the affected leaves should be removed in time and sprayed with 800 times solution of mancozeb. It was found that scale insects could be killed by using a 75% alcohol cotton swab, and in severe cases, using 2000 times solution of dinotefuran to irrigate the roots. Preventive maintenance measures Spray the leaves with garlic extract (1:20) every month to prevent insects, and replace the surface soil quarterly. Keep the environment well ventilated to avoid long-term accumulation of water in leaves.
Through precise environmental control and regular maintenance, large-leaf rubies can remain rosy all year round. By mastering its growth rhythm and adjusting maintenance plans according to seasonal changes, even novices can cultivate amazing gem-quality plants.