How to care for子孙球 (grandchild cactus)
An article about green plant knowledge, introducing topics related to the 多肉植物子孙球 (fleshy plant grandchild cactus), such as how to care for it. Let's learn about it together.
子孙球 is a short, flat, ball-shaped cactus belonging to the Cactaceae family and the子孙球 genus. The base of the ball easily produces offspring balls, often forming large clusters, hence the name子孙球. This article will discuss how to care for子孙球, using a phrase from a plant enthusiast: "Caring for子孙球 depends on the years."
The reason for saying that caring for子孙球 depends on the years is that子孙球 does not grow as fast as other plants and requires long-term care. If you check on it every day and water it every three days, it is very likely that the子孙球 will die. The best way to care for子孙球 is to place it in a south-facing balcony or window sill, in one location for long-term care, without moving it frequently.
Of course, it should not be cared for in a shady place. If kept in the shade for a long time, the子孙球 will grow thin and tall (etiolation), bloom rarely or not at all. Even in midsummer, there is no need to shade it, but good ventilation is required. As for watering, follow the principle of "better dry than wet." You can forget to water, but you should not water frequently. When watering, do not sprinkle the scattered ball, but water from the bottom to prevent rot due to the evaporation of water not being timely.
The key points of caring for子孙球 are to get plenty of sun, water less, and be patient!
Regarding the issue of overwintering子孙球, there's no need to mention the north, where there is heating. In southern regions, they need to be placed in a sunny spot and water-controlled during the winter, with temperatures not falling below 8℃.
The detailed explanation of how to care for子孙球 shared above, I hope this article can provide you with some help in green plant management!