How to grow cherry crystal well

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2. Breeding skills

3. Problem diagnosis and treatment

4. Other issues

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Substrate: Use granular soil with good drainage and air permeability and a small amount of peat to mix the soil. Light: It should be given sufficient light during its growth period, and appropriate shade should be provided in hot summer. Moisture: It is drought-tolerant and very afraid of waterlogging. It avoids water accumulation. Watering should be reduced in winter to keep the pot soil dry to help it survive the winter safely. Nutrients: Apply light fertilizer once a month during the growth period.

2. Breeding skills

1. Maintenance method

1. Substrate selection: It likes a dry environment and is afraid of water accumulation, so it is best to choose soil with good drainage and air permeability, loose and fertile soil with a certain granularity. Use granular soil and a small amount of peat to prepare the soil.

2. Light management: It prefers light. Try to provide sufficient light during the peak period, and provide appropriate shade during the hot summer. If it is exposed to insufficient light for a long time, its leaves will change color and become thinner, affecting the appearance of the plant.

3. Water management: It has strong drought tolerance. However, they are very afraid of waterlogging, so they should pay attention to drainage and avoid accumulation of water. In spring and autumn, it is in the period of vigorous growth. At this time, watering can be carried out according to the principle of "see dry and wet". In the dry season, water can be sprayed appropriately on the plants and surrounding areas to maintain a high ambient humidity, making the leaves fuller and thicker. Watering should be reduced in winter to keep the pot soil dry to prevent frostbite on the plants.

4. Nutrient management: It has relatively low nutrient requirements , during its growth period, just apply a thin fertilizer once a month. Note that the concentration of fertilizer should not be too high, and do not apply too much to avoid fertilizer damage and root rot of the plant.

2. Breeding skills

1 , Propagation method: It can be propagated by three methods: division, leaf cutting or sowing, among which division is the main method. Plant division method: During the growing season, use sterilized equipment to carefully dig out the young plants next to the mother plant. Seedlings with roots can be planted directly, while seedlings without roots need to be left to dry for one to two days before planting again.

2. Repotting method: Its repotting can be combined with Planting is done by dividing the plant, as its root system is relatively strong, so it is best to use a deeper ceramic flowerpot when repotting.

3. Problem diagnosis and treatment

1 2. Wilting leaves: It is a sun-loving plant, but in summer when the temperature is high, you still need to pay attention to proper shading. Do not expose it to strong light, which may easily cause the leaves to wilting or even scorch.

2. Root rot: It is very prone to root rot. Phenomenon, daily management should pay attention to timely drainage and keep the environment well ventilated. Water accumulation in the pot or excessive fertilization may cause the root system of the plant to rot.

4. Other questions

1 , Placement: Its leaves are crystal clear, as if carved from jade, fresh and elegant, with high ornamental value. The potted plant can be decorated on the table or windowsill.

2. Flower language: Its flower language is "like crystal" Shiny”.