How to grow tumors in Raindrop Succulents and how to grow multiple heads

The leaves of Raindrop Succulent are thick, long spoon-shaped, with obvious leaf tips, arranged in a standard rosette shape, and have a protruding round tumor in the center of the leaves, among which the tumor on old leaves is relatively obvious.

When the succulent raindrop grows into an old stump, the branches and trunks become thick and woody. Whether the wart-like protrusions on the top of its leaves are round and full, and whether they grow concentrated on the top of the leaves, it is generally believed that the one that looks like condensed and full water droplets is the original species.

Raindrop succulent cultivation

1. Insufficient light

Like most succulents, Raindrops prefer an environment with sufficient light. The stronger the light, the thicker and fuller the leaves will be, the more beautiful the color will be, and the nodules on the leaves will be rounder and more prominent. If there is insufficient light, the leaves of Raindrops will grow too long, become slender and thin, and the nodules on the leaves will also degenerate into a spotted state.

2. Excessive watering and rapid growth

The leaves of Raindrop are relatively thick, so it can store a lot of water and nutrients. Like succulents, it needs to be controlled. Water it after the pot soil is dry, because the root system is not well developed, just water it thoroughly when it is dry.

During the dormant period in summer, you need to control water and provide shade. If you water too much and the soil is too moist, the leaves will grow too fast and become leggy during the growing season, and no tumors will grow.

3. Poor ventilation

If the soil in the pot cannot dry quickly after watering, it will often feel damp. In addition, if the ventilation is poor, the leaves of the raindrops will easily fade and the spots will become smaller.

Raindrop Maintenance Precautions

To care for the succulent raindrops, you must ensure that the soil is suitable. Use loose, breathable, and well-drained sandy soil for maintenance. You can use a mixture of leaf mold, river sand, and vermiculite.

The most suitable temperature for its growth is between 10 and 25 degrees Celsius. When maintaining the raindrops, temperature control measures must be taken in summer and winter. Keep it in a place with good lighting, so that the leaves of the plant become more rosy and have higher ornamental value. In addition, shade measures need to be taken in summer to prevent strong light from damaging the plant.