How to grow the succulent Thor

temperature

Thor likes a warm environment, and the most suitable growth temperature is 18~25℃, among which the daytime temperature must be 22~25℃ and the night temperature must be 18~21℃. A certain temperature difference is more conducive to the growth of Thor.

Thor is not cold-resistant, so you should keep warm and bring him indoors in time in winter. When the temperature is high in summer, open windows and sprinkle water for ventilation in time.

illumination

Thor likes light. When there is insufficient sunlight, the leaves will be long and thin, the white powder on the leaves will be reduced, the plant will be loose and lack beauty, especially the reddish-brown thorns on the tips and edges of the leaves will become dull. In the case of brindle breeds, the beautiful markings may also fade.

In summer, the sun is too strong, so you need to provide appropriate shade. Especially for plants that are kept in semi-shade for a long time, do not suddenly move them to bright or strong light places, as the leaves can easily be burned.

Watering

Thor prefers a relatively dry soil environment and has strong drought resistance. During the growth period of Thor, watering should be properly controlled and frequent watering should be avoided. If the soil in the pot is moist, it will cause yellowing of the leaves and rot of the roots. But the soil in the pot cannot be too dry, otherwise the plant will grow slowly or even stop growing. Under normal circumstances, water the plants about once every 10 days.

In summer, when the temperature is high, you can increase the watering frequency appropriately, to once a week, and spray water on the plants frequently to keep the leaves green. During the winter dormancy period, watering should be controlled to keep the potting soil dry. Low temperature and excessive moisture in the potting soil are not conducive to the safe wintering of the plant.

Fertilization

Thor is very tolerant of poor soil quality and because it grows slowly, it does not require much fertilizer. Apply nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium compound fertilizer once a month during the growing period to ensure the healthy growth of the plants and make the reddish-brown color of the thorns more vivid. When applying fertilizer, pay attention to applying thin fertilizers frequently and avoid applying concentrated fertilizers. People should apply phosphorus and potassium fertilizers 1 to 2 times in autumn and stop applying nitrogen fertilizer, which can help the plants to safely overwinter. Stop fertilizing during winter dormancy.

prune

No pruning is required during the growth period, just observe the old leaves at the base and cut them off when they wither.