How to breed velvet needles

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Breeding method

Precautions

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Soil: A mixture of peat, vermiculite and perlite can be used. Sunshine: full sun maintenance. Watering: Watering during the growth period is generally done dry and thoroughly, and the pot soil should be kept dry in winter. Propagation: It is very easy to grow in groups. The main method of propagation is cuttings, and leaf cuttings can also be used. Note: Stop water and fertilizer during the dormant period in summer; keep warm when the temperature is below 5°C in winter.

Breeding method

Cultivation methods

Soil selection

A mixture of peat, vermiculite and perlite can be used to grow velvet needles. , a mixture of peat and coarse sand can also be used.

Light temperature

Velvet needles like a warm, dry and sunny growing environment. They are usually green. As the sunshine time increases and the temperature difference increases, they will slowly Discoloration. Can be exposed to full sun.

The velvet needle needs to receive sufficient sunlight to make the plant more compact and beautiful. If there is too little sunshine, the arrangement of the leaves will be very easy to loosen and the leaves will be slender.

In addition, it is afraid of low temperatures, frost and snow, and can tolerate semi-shade. Its native place is in southern Africa and South Africa. There is a short dormancy due to high temperatures in summer. The suitable temperature for the growth of velvet needles is 15-25 degrees, and it should not be lower than 5 degrees in winter.

Water and fertilizer management

Fleece has little demand for water. Excessive water can easily breed diseases and waterlogging. Watering is generally done thoroughly during the growth period, and the pot soil should be kept dry in winter.

It will go dormant due to high temperatures in summer, so be careful to reduce watering, and it can continue to grow in winter.

Fertilization is generally done once every February during the spring and autumn growth periods.

Propagation method

Velvet needles are very easy to grow in groups. The main method of propagation is cutting, and leaf cutting can also be used. It can be carried out all year round, with quick rooting and high survival rate in spring and autumn.

Velvet needles can also be propagated by beheading, dividing and sowing seeds.

Notes

Maintenance during the dormant period

High temperatures prevail throughout the country in summer, and the velvet needles are in the dormant period at this time. It is not advisable to water or fertilize to prevent the velvet needles from being waterlogged and rotting.

Winter maintenance

Velvet needles are slightly cold-resistant. Pay attention to anti-freeze and cold protection in winter. If the temperature is below 5℃, you can take appropriate measures to keep warm and add protection. Cover etc.

The velvet needles will drop their leaves when exposed to the cold, which is very distressing to watch!

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