Huang Li's purchasing tipsWhen purchasing, choose plants with strong stems, thick, spoon-shaped leaves, arranged closely in a rosette shape, with a small tip on the top, full leaves, waxy surface that is yellow-green or golden red, reddish on the edges of the leaves, and no dirty or insect spots. It is recommended to go directly to the flower market and choose it yourself! Lazy Huang Li's unbeatable maintenance methodWateringWater moderately during the growing season and once a month in winter. Keep slightly dry during summer heat. FertilizationFertilize once a month during the growing season, and be careful not to let the fertilizer or water come into contact with the fleshy leaves. pruneRemove dead and old branches in time, and shape the plant by pruning the top branches and leaves to prevent it from growing too tall. Pests and diseasesAnthracnose and white rot often occur, spray with 500 times diluted 50% thiophanate wettable powder. Insect pests include scale insects, which can be killed by spraying with 1000 times diluted 25% phosmet emulsifiable concentrate. ReproductionCuttings can be taken throughout the year, preferably in spring and autumn. Cut the top branches, 5-7 cm long, and insert them into the sand bed after drying slightly. They will take root 3-4 weeks after insertion. They can also be propagated by leaf cuttings. Division: Propagation by division is carried out when repotting in spring. If you keep Huang Li like this, she will definitely die.Waterlogging in the soilHuangli is afraid of moisture. Excessive watering will cause water to accumulate at the bottom of the pot, causing the plant to rot and die. Therefore, the potting soil should be watered thoroughly after it is completely dry or completely dry, and the plant leaves should not be sprayed with water. The potting soil should be kept slightly dry in summer to avoid exposure to the sun, and watering should be reduced in winter. Long-term lack of sunlightHuangli likes light. If there is insufficient light, the plant shape will become loose, the leaves will become elongated, the distance between leaves will increase, the color will not be yellow, and it will appear to be growing too tall. In severe cases, it may even die. Therefore, during the growing season in spring and autumn, Huangli should be placed outdoors in full sunlight with sufficient light. It should be properly shaded in midsummer. When the temperature drops below 5℃ in winter, it should be moved indoors to overwinter, and try to choose a sunny room. |
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