How to grow succulent plant Xingdou

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growth habits

Maintenance tips

Breeding method

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Maintenance method: Control the temperature to not be lower than 7℃ in winter, use sun protection in midsummer, water appropriately to prevent water accumulation, choose sandy soil with good drainage, and adult plants can be repotted once every 5-6 years. Propagation method: The sowing method is carried out in spring, and germination takes place in 3-5 days, while the grafting method is carried out in May-June, using sown seedlings and scions.

growth habits

Growth Habits

Cactus genus is a small cactus species in the Cactaceae family and is native to Mexico and the southern United States. It likes a sunny, dry growing environment, likes large temperature differences, and tolerates drought and semi-shade.

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Temperature and light

When the temperature in winter is lower than 7℃, insulation work needs to be done, and the star pocket can be moved indoors. Xingdou needs sufficient sunshine, but it also needs to be protected from the sun in midsummer and cannot be exposed to the sun for a long time.

Water

Xingdou is drought-tolerant and likes a dry growing environment. We must follow the principle of "water less and water thoroughly", water the plants fully during the growth period, and be careful to avoid water accumulation in the pot. Just keep the pot soil dry in winter, and slowly resume normal water supply after it warms up.

Soil

It is suitable to choose sandy soil with good drainage, certain ventilation and rich in calcareous for planting.

Repotting work

Adult plants should be repotted once every 5-6 years.

Propagation method

Sowing Method

The most commonly used method of propagation is seeding. In spring, sow seeds in pots indoors. They will germinate in about 3-5 days. It takes about 3 or 4 years from sowing to flowering. Flowering is possible when the diameter is about 5 cm.

Grafting method

Generally, grafting work is carried out in May and June. Often, a ruler is used as a rootstock or a flower ball. When the scion is used, seedlings are used, probably after grafting. It will bloom in the second year after that.

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Breeding method

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