How to breed succulent snow lotus

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1. Maintenance methods

2. Breeding skills

3. Problem diagnosis and treatment

4. Other issues

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It is a relatively small succulent plant. The length of the stems ranges from five to ten centimeters. The leaves are obovate, very wide and thick, but occasionally there are more pointed leaves. The length of the leaves ranges from 5 to 8.5 cm, and the width is generally 3 to 4.5 cm. In full sunlight, their color turns pink.

1. Maintenance methods

1. Maintenance method

1. Temperature: From its origin in Mexico, it can be seen that it likes higher temperatures, so it can be maintained between 20 and 30 degrees. Generally speaking, its ability to withstand heat is relatively strong, but its ability to withstand cold is not very good. Therefore, the season that requires special attention is winter and the temperature needs to be adjusted.

2. Lighting: Snow lotus likes better sunshine. Only with sufficient light will it grow well, its leaves will be fuller, and its color will change to a beautiful purple. However, don’t use too strong light in summer and place it in a semi-shady position.

3. Watering: Snow lotus is particularly drought tolerant. , the demand for water is not too much. A serious consequence of overwatering is root rot. However, the water demand in summer is relatively large, so you can water a little more and pay attention to water spraying.

4. Fertilization: Fertilize the snow lotus. You can apply a layer of fertilizer in about two weeks. It is best to use liquid fertilizer, but the concentration should not be too high.

2. Breeding skills

1 , Propagation: The most commonly used and simplest method is leaf transplantation. It can be done during its growing season. Select the thick leaves on top as material and cut them off. Let dry first, then take cuttings. It can be inserted directly into the substrate or laid flat on it. After that, you need to spray water and choose a semi-shady place to control it. If the environment is suitable, new shoots will soon grow.

2. Change the pot: Try to change it once a year, because the snow lotus has very high requirements for the air permeability of the soil and the nutrients in it. It can be prepared with leaf mold soil, garden soil, vermiculite, substrate, etc. After repotting, avoid strong light.

3. Problem diagnosis and treatment

1 , Diseases: Many common diseases are targeted at leaves, such as "leaf spot", "anthracnose", etc. These leaves can be cut off and disposed of in time, and medicines can be applied regularly.

2. Insect pests: "Aphids" and "scale insects" are very common and cause serious harm. Spray insecticides in time and pay attention to whether the surrounding ventilation is good.

4. Other issues

1 . Toxicity: It is a kind of poisonous succulent. The toxicity mainly exists in the liquid in its stems and leaves. Just do not eat it by mistake.

2. Can it be grown at home? Yes, it is a better ornamental plant.

2. Breeding skills

3. Problem diagnosis and treatment

4. Other issues

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