How to grow succulent Buddha's hand and what to pay attention to

Growth habits of succulent Buddha's hand

The succulent Buddha's hand likes a warm, humid and sunny environment. It is not cold-resistant and is afraid of frost and drought. It is shade-tolerant and moisture-tolerant. It is best planted in an area without freezing in winter.

The most suitable growth temperature for the succulent Buddha's hand is 22-24℃, and the wintering temperature should not be lower than 5℃. It is suitable for growing in acidic soil, sandy soil or clay with deep, loose, fertile, humus-rich and good drainage.

Light requirements: The succulent Buddha's hand has high requirements for light and likes sufficient light, but do not expose it to strong light, which can cause burning or damage to the shallow root system.

Growth temperature: The most suitable temperature for the growth of bergamot is 22-24℃. When the temperature exceeds 35℃, place it in a cool, ventilated and scattered light place for sufficient maintenance. The minimum temperature for cultivating bergamot in winter must not be lower than 5℃. Frost damage will occur when the temperature is lower than 5℃.

How to grow succulent bergamot

During the cultivation process of the succulent Buddha's hand, the soil needs to be constantly replaced for maintenance, and it needs to be maintained under full sunlight, but it needs shade in summer and temperature control in winter. If the soil is dry during maintenance, water it immediately, but do not make the soil moist. Add fertilizer for maintenance, and excessive growth can be propagated by beheading.

Watering of succulent Buddha's hand: The frequency of watering of succulent Buddha's hand depends on the season. It is watered about 3 to 5 days during daily maintenance. The growth rate accelerates from April to May, so water it every day. Water it in the morning and evening in summer. Control the application of water when the climate gets cold. Watering can be combined with fertilization.

Fertilizing the succulent Buddha's hand: Generally speaking, when the temperature starts to rise in April and May each year, the succulent Buddha's hand has a higher demand for fertilizer. At this time, more phosphorus and potassium fertilizers must be applied to ensure normal flowering.

Pruning of succulent Buddha's hand: Reasonable pruning can help the succulent Buddha's hand look better, and it is enough to meet the requirements of uniform branches, reasonable distribution, ventilation and light transmission. Succulent Buddha's hand needs to trim the summer shoots during summer pruning.

Cuttings of the succulent Buddha's hand: Like many succulent plants, the succulent Buddha's hand is particularly easy to cut. Choose healthy and mature leaves, pick them and place them on moist soil, away from direct sunlight. They will generally start to take root in a dozen days.

Precautions for caring for succulent Buddha's hand

The lower leaves of the succulent Buddha's hand are cut for cuttings, which can effectively reduce the probability of wound rot. Cut the head of the succulent and do not let the wound touch anything, especially do not let water splash on the wound when watering, and wait for the wound to heal.