Fairy Cup cultivation methods and precautions

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How to breed Fairy Cup

Precautions for breeding Fairy Cup

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Fairy Cup likes warmth, dryness and sufficient sunshine. It will enter the dormant period in summer. It is an excellent species to raise. Let’s take a look at the breeding methods and precautions of Fairy Cup.

How to breed Fairy Cup

Cultivation methods of Fairy Cup

Lighting

Fairy Cup likes a mild sunshine environment and is particularly sensitive to high temperature weather, so it needs to be properly shaded in summer. In hot weather, increase ventilation and reduce or cut off watering. On the other hand, it needs to be ensured with sufficient sunshine, so that the leaves of Fairy Cup will be bright and the plant shape will be more compact and beautiful. If there is too little sunshine, the leaf color will become lighter and the leaf arrangement will appear loose, seriously reducing its ornamental value.

Watering

Summer The Fairy Cup enters the dormant period. At this time, you should give less water or no water, because the high temperature of the water can easily cause root rot. After September, the temperature begins to drop and watering can be resumed slowly. If the temperature is above 0°C in winter, water can be supplied normally, otherwise the water needs to be cut off to avoid frostbite and root rot. Although the winter is cold, it does not mean that you should not give a little water throughout the winter. You can choose to give a little water at noon when the temperature is suitable. It is suitable to give water to the edge of the pot away from the roots of the plants. Do not spray it to avoid water staying in the center of the leaves for too long. And cause plant rot. In spring, when the temperature rises, normal water supply can be gradually restored.

Pot soil

The potting soil of Fairy Cup is suitable to be peat mixed with cinder particles, river sand, etc., which is mainly breathable.

Propagation methods

Propagation of Fairy Cup can be done by sowing and beheading, or by taking cuttings from side buds.

Precautions for breeding Fairy Cup

Fairy Cup is a large plant. Depending on its growth status, it should generally be repotted every 1-2 years. The diameter of the pot can generally be 1-2 inches larger than the diameter of the plant, which will help promote plant growth.

Precautions for breeding Fairy Cup

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