How to grow the succulent plant Little Red Mouth

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The growth habits of the succulent plant Redmouth

Care tips for succulent plants

How to propagate succulents

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The little red mouth of the succulent plant is chubby and round, with a slightly raised red opening on the blue-green surface, just like a smile, hence the name. So how to raise a little red mouth?

The growth habits of the succulent plant Redmouth

The growth habits of the succulent plant Little Red Mouth

The succulent plant Little Red Mouth belongs to the genus Sarcoconus of the family Aromaceae. It is native to the desert gravel areas in arid areas of southern Africa and Southwest Africa. There are also " Another name for lipstick. I like the climate with warm winters and cool summers. The optimal growth temperature is between 10~30℃. Suitable for growing in a warm, dry and sunny growing environment. Afraid of low temperatures and avoid strong light.

Care tips for the succulent plant Little Red Mouth

Light

Sufficient light is needed during the autumn growth period. In midsummer, it is necessary to do a good job in shading and ventilation, and avoid exposure to strong light. In winter, it needs to be placed in a sunny place for maintenance.

Water

Follow the principle of "don't water if it's dry, water thoroughly". Water needs to be appropriately reduced in winter and summer to facilitate shedding.

More water is needed during the growth period, but it should not be too humid, as moss will easily grow and affect the normal growth of ball-shaped leaves

Soil

It is suitable to choose loose and fertile soil , neutral sandy loam with good air permeability and drainage for planting.

Fertilization

Apply decomposed thin liquid fertilizer once every half month. Be careful not to let the fertilizer liquid contaminate the spherical leaves. Stop fertilizing after the little red mouth blooms.

Repotting work

It is usually carried out in autumn. Carefully remove the plants, clean the soil at the roots, cut off unnecessary aging and rotten roots, and be careful not to damage the fibrous roots.

The propagation method of the succulent plant Little Red Mouth

The division method is generally used. Every spring, the little red mouth will grow new fleshy leaves from the gap in the middle, that is, the little mouth, thereby swelling and bursting the old leaves. After that, the old leaves shrivel and die.

New leaves grow very quickly. When summer comes, they shrink and split, and 2 to 3 new young plants will grow out of the gaps. At this time, you only need to plant the young plants separately.

Care tips for succulent plants

How to propagate succulents

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