How to grow crystal candles and what to pay attention to

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1. Watering

2. Lighting

3. Temperature

4. Fertilization

5. Picking buds

Due to the unique appearance of crystal candles, many people like to keep one at home. It is different from other green plants in that it has crystal lines on its leaves. This is probably why it is called crystal candle. Then let’s learn what you need to pay attention to when caring for crystal candles!

1. Watering

Its drought intolerance habit requires us to give it sufficient water when growing it, and water it every two to three days. Choosing tap water is the most suitable for the growth of crystal flower candles. Natural rainwater is also a good source of water for planting it, so you can put it outdoors when it rains. The air humidity must be maintained relatively high, especially in summer when the temperature is particularly high. Watering in winter should be done from 9 am to 4 pm. When the temperature is higher, you can avoid frostbite due to too low temperatures.

2. Lighting

Lighting is A very important point is that whether the light is too weak or too strong will not affect the final growth. If it is too weak, the final growth will not be vigorous enough, and if the light is too strong, the leaves will change color and be burned by too strong light. On a sunny day, 75% of the light should be blocked. There is no need to shade in the morning and evening. The demand for light is also different at different times. When blooming, the demand for light is relatively low. It can be shaded to prevent the flower from changing color if the light is too strong.

3. Temperature

Temperature requirements It is most suitable to keep it below 30℃. When the temperature is too high in summer, water spraying or atomization can be used to increase the humidity in the air to avoid damage caused by too high temperatures. If the indoor temperature is lower than 15℃ in winter, the temperature should be raised to avoid freezing damage and protect it from spending the winter safely.

4. Fertilization

Because there is a layer of wax-like substance on the surface of its leaves, it is difficult to absorb fertilizer well, so fertilizing its roots will be much more effective. The most suitable time for fertilizing is generally between 8 am and 5 pm, but in winter or early spring, fertilization should be done between 9 am and 4 pm. Note that two hours after applying fertilizer, spray water on the leaves to rinse away the fertilizer remaining on the leaves to ensure that the leaves are clean to avoid the growth of algae.

5. Pick buds

Some small buds will easily appear during growth. If not removed, the nutrients of the flower candle will be sucked away, so when these buds appear, they must be removed in time.

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