Breeding methods and precautions of Qingshengjin

1. Maintenance methods

1. Temperature: It has relatively high requirements for maintenance temperature and is neither heat-resistant nor frost-resistant. The temperature in summer should be kept between 15 and 25 degrees. If the temperature exceeds 25 degrees, the branches and leaves of the plants will become dry and dehydrated. The temperature in winter cannot be lower than 5 degrees. If the temperature is lower than 5 degrees, the plants will be frostbitten, and this frostbite is irreversible and will have a great impact on the growth of the plants.

2. Watering: During the growing season, you need to increase the amount of watering appropriately, because it consumes more nutrients at this time. Generally, water it every other day to keep the soil moist. During the non-growing season, you need to control the water. Generally, water it once a week to avoid water accumulation in the soil.

3. Fertilization: In addition to the base fertilizer put in the soil before planting, it is also necessary to fertilize it once a month. Although it has the characteristics of tolerance to barrenness, the nutrients are consumed quickly during the growth period, and the nutrients in the soil alone are not enough. You can use special fertilizers for succulents or homemade fermented fertilizers. It should be noted that the fermented fertilizers must be well fermented, otherwise the heat generated by the fertilizers will have an adverse effect on the growth of the plants.

4. Light: Summer is its dormant period, so just let it receive diffuse light for four to six hours. During the growth period, you can increase the light appropriately, but do not place it in direct sunlight. If there is sufficient sunlight, the plant can change color, turning red or orange, which is why flower growers like it.

2. Breeding techniques

1. Reproduction: It is generally propagated by cuttings. Cut the leaves of the rosette, place them in a dry and cool environment, and wait for the cut to dry before planting them in the soil. Generally, sprouts will grow in ten days.

2. Pruning: Generally, pruning is not required, but in order to maintain the plant shape, appropriate pruning can be done during the growth period.

3. Problem Diagnosis

1. Pests: Its main pest is root mealybug, which will attach to the roots of the plant to absorb nutrients. If this happens, you can disinfect the potting soil with high temperature and then bury furadan in the soil for prevention.

2. Diseases: Its branches and leaves are thick and fleshy with a high water content, which makes it easy for bacteria to infect and cause plant rot. The plant needs to be sprayed with drugs such as carbendazim every month for prevention. It is best to use several drugs to prevent the plant from developing drug resistance.