How to grow stone lotus

1. Maintenance methods

1. Temperature: It is not cold-resistant. If the temperature is below ten degrees, the plant will be frostbite. Therefore, when caring for it, the temperature must be kept above fifteen degrees. If the temperature is below zero, the plant will stop growing and cause irreversible frostbite, and in severe cases it will cause necrosis.

2. Watering: Summer is its dormant period. When the temperature is higher than 35 degrees, it should be moved to a cool place and cut off from water for maintenance. During the growing period, there is no need to give it more water, once or twice a week is enough. When the temperature drops below ten degrees, cut off the water supply.

3. Fertilization: The plant is relatively small and does not consume much nutrients, so it only needs to be fertilized once a month. Choose a compound fertilizer with a relatively high nitrogen content. When fertilizing, do not allow the fertilizer to directly contact the plant. It should be fertilized along a radius of five centimeters from the roots to avoid root burn.

4. Light: The light in summer is relatively strong, so you can provide appropriate shading. At other times, you should use normal light. The daily light time should be at least six hours. When using it, try to use diffuse light as the main light. The light in autumn and winter is relatively mild, so the lighting time can be extended appropriately.

2. Breeding techniques

1. Repotting: The interval between repotting is determined by the size of the plant. The diameter of the pot should be three or four centimeters larger than the diameter of the flower disk. When repotting, trim off the damaged roots, disinfect the incision, and then replant it in new potting soil.

2. Pruning: When it is growing vigorously, it needs appropriate pruning, one to maintain the plant shape, and the other to concentrate nutrients.

3. Problem Diagnosis

1. Pests: It is easy to be infected by aphids. If aphids are found, they should be treated as soon as possible. You can use succulent insecticide to spray it. If you wait until the aphids grow up before dealing with them, it will be more troublesome.

2. Pathology: If the plant does not grow, it may be due to insufficient nutrients. It is necessary to increase the nutrients appropriately. Compound fertilizers should be used. Compound fertilizers have sufficient nutrients and can help replenish nutrients in all aspects.

IV. Other issues

1. Is it suitable for bedroom breeding: It cannot be raised in the bedroom, because the light in the bedroom is not sufficient to meet its needs for light. It is best to raise it in a place where diffuse light can reach it.

2. Edibility: It cannot be eaten directly, but it can be used as medicine.