How to breed Xiaoyu

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1. Maintenance methods

2. Breeding skills

3. Problem diagnosis

4. Other issues

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It can tolerate low temperatures and is relatively sensitive to temperature. Especially when the temperature exceeds 30 degrees, its growth will slow down. Pay attention to watering during the growth period. After entering the rainy season, control the water appropriately to prevent the roots from being soaked in water for a long time. It needs to be fertilized once a week, and it needs to be given a foliar fertilizer once or twice a month. It can receive full-day sunshine during the growing season, and needs 50% shade at noon in summer.

1. Maintenance methods

1. Maintenance methods

1. Temperature: It can withstand low temperatures, and even zero temperatures will not affect its growth. It is relatively sensitive to temperature, especially after it exceeds 30 degrees, its growth status will decrease.

2. Watering: The growth rate is faster , water replenishment must be ensured. The soil moisture should be maintained for a long time. After entering the rainy season, water should be controlled appropriately to avoid roots being soaked in water for a long time. When the temperature drops below zero, stop watering. The purpose is to let the soil Keep it dry so the plant can survive the winter safely.

3. Fertilization: It generally grows very fast, so The demand for nutrients is also relatively high, and it needs to be fertilized once a week. In addition to fertilizing the soil, it also needs to use foliar fertilizer. The frequency of using foliar fertilizer is once or twice a month.

4. Light: It likes plenty of sunshine, warmth and moisture. Living environment: it can receive full-day sunshine during the growth period. In summer, the temperature is relatively high. It is not suitable for it to receive full-day sunshine at this time. It needs to be shaded 50% at noon, or it must be placed in a cool place for maintenance. . At other times, sufficient light must be ensured. Insufficient light will cause the leaves to become elongated and the color of the leaves to change from red to green, affecting the appearance.

2. Breeding skills

1 , Propagation: It can be propagated by cuttings. Compared with other succulent plants, its reproduction success rate is relatively high. Just insert the strong leaves directly into soil with sufficient nutrients.

2. Pruning: It grows quickly and is easy In order not to affect the appearance of the pot, it is necessary to prune off the branches that are not growing well. This can also concentrate nutrients and allow healthy plants to grow better.

3. Problem diagnosis

1 . Pest pests: It is easily infected by mealybugs, scale insects, snails and other pests. It is usually necessary to ensure that the soil is free of insect eggs and the maintenance environment is free of pests and germs. If unfortunately infected, it needs to be sprayed with 1000 times aqueous solution of sterilization alcohol.

2. Disease: If its branches and leaves begin to rot, it may This happens because overwatering causes the roots to be soaked in water for a long time and unable to breathe. At this time, you need to dig out its roots, remove the rotten areas, and disinfect the incision before replanting.

4. Other questions

1 . Edible: Although it is not poisonous, it is not suitable for eating. After all, it does not taste very good and has no edible value.

2. Toxic: It is not toxic after it is applied to the plant. Yes, you can breed with confidence.