How to cultivate猴尾柱 to grow fast and make the hair long
An article about green plant knowledge, introducing the information about the succulent plant 猴尾柱. How to cultivate 猴尾柱 to grow fast and make the hair long, if there are any mistakes, please correct them!
The plant called "monkey tail" by flower enthusiasts is actually 猴尾柱, which belongs to the Cactaceae family, tube cactus genus, and is a succulent plant. Some flower enthusiasts want to know how to cultivate 猴尾柱 to grow fast and make the hair long, and it's not difficult to achieve this if we understand its habits.
First is lighting, it is essential to expose it to the sun as much as possible, the more the better. In spring, summer, and autumn, it can be placed outdoors for sunbathing. Don't worry about sunburn in the summer because the hair of the monkey tail acts as a built-in "sunshade net." The stronger the sun, the denser this "net" grows, so there's no need to be overly concerned about sunburn. In winter, if the temperature drops below 5°C, the plant king will place the monkey tail on a south-facing balcony to prevent frostbite.
Next is watering, it should be done once a month, and each time should be watered thoroughly to saturate the pot. Never randomly pour a half cup of water because if the water is not thoroughly soaked, the soil becomes wet on top and dry below, causing the roots to lose their upward growth momentum and stay on the surface. Moreover, watering once a month is a relatively low frequency, which can effectively control the growth rate, making the hair appear more compact.
When mixing soil, try to use more granular soil, such as a 7:3 ratio of granular soil to peat. Granular soil can be made of珍珠岩, red jade, or鹿沼土. You can also use a simple mix of珍珠岩 and peat, which is cost-effective and practical. This soil mixture dries out quickly, promoting the downward rooting of the monkey tail and preventing root rot even if there are several days of rain when grown outdoors, making it very suitable for busy people.
Why is the hair of our cultivated monkey tail always sparse?
The length of the monkey tail hair is mainly related to two factors: lighting and moisture. If the provided environment has weak lighting, according to biological instincts, it doesn't need to grow绒毛 to resist the sun because the lighting itself is not sufficient enough, and there's no need for shade from绒毛. Secondly, if too much water is given, the growth rate of the branches will increase, and the same amount of hair will be distributed over longer branches, making the hair of the monkey tail naturally appear sparse, and the branches will become weak and thin.
It should also be mentioned that the hair of the monkey tail is divided into two types, short hair and long hair, which grow together. Short hair is relatively harder and serves as protection, tends to be yellowish, while long hair serves as a sunshade and tends to be whitish. This also explains why the grafted monkey tail hair is always short and doesn't grow long because the grafted branches grow too fast.
The above[] introduces the detailed content of how to cultivate 猴尾柱 to grow fast and make the hair long, hoping to bring you help!