How to breed hairy starfish and what you need to pay attention to

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1. Breeding methods

2. Precautions

You may have seen Hairy Starfish. Nowadays, many people are becoming more and more interested in cultivating succulent plants, and Hairy Starfish is one of them. The hairy starfish is particularly mini. It is named because it looks like a starfish and has many hairs on its surface. But how should we breed such attractive hairy starfish? What issues need to be paid attention to at the same time? Friends who want to breed hairy starfish, hurry up and learn with the editor!

1. Breeding methods

1. Select a pot

The first step in cultivating hairy starfish is to choose a suitable flower pot. You can choose a stoneware pot or a pot. Plastic basins are available. First of all, stoneware pots have good permeability, so you don’t have to worry about water accumulation in the pots. Moreover, pottery pots are relatively stable and you don’t have to worry about being blown over by the wind. Next is the plastic basin, which is cheap, lightweight, and saves space, but be careful not to place it in a windy place as it can be easily blown away.

2. Soil preparation

Cultivation The soil of Hairy Starfish can be made from a mixture of perlite and gravel, and some charcoal can also be added. This soil has very good water permeability.

3. Watering

Water the hairy starfish just after planting. You can water it in small amounts many times, but not in large amounts at one time.

4. Fertilization

During planting When the hairy starfish is growing, it is best to apply base fertilizer once, which can promote the rooting and development of the hairy starfish. Afterwards, the hairy starfish does not have a high demand for fertilizer, and fertilizer can be applied according to the situation.

5. Use of pesticides

In the process of cultivating hairy starfish, although the probability of diseases and insect pests is very small, it is best to apply pesticides once every two months to prevent it.

2. Precautions

1 .Temperature and light. Hairy starfish likes a warm and dry environment and needs sufficient sunlight. The temperature in its growing environment is best controlled between 15 degrees Celsius and 25 degrees Celsius. The minimum temperature must not be lower than 5 degrees Celsius, otherwise hairy starfish will be frozen.

2. Maintenance in summer and winter. In summer, the main thing is to place the hairy starfish in a place where it cannot be exposed to the scorching sun and with good ventilation. In winter, the hairy starfish should be placed in a sunny place. The temperature of the living environment of the hairy starfish should be controlled to not be lower than 10 degrees Celsius. If it rains continuously, If it’s sunny, you can use light to remedy the lighting problem.

3. Water. Watering hairy starfish is not suitable for large amounts of watering, spraying, or drenching. Just water it thoroughly and ensure that the pot soil is not too dry.

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