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How to raise a thunder boy

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Soil: Use peat soil and coarse sand to maintain water permeability. Light: The growth period is from September to June of the next year. Ensure sufficient light and pay attention to shading in summer. Watering: During the growth period, the soil needs to be kept slightly moist to avoid water accumulation. In winter, water should be slowly cut off when the temperature is below 5 degrees Celsius. In summer, watering should be reduced when the temperature exceeds 35 degrees Celsius. Repotting: Repotting once every 1 to 2 years, in early spring before watering for the first time.

soil requirements

Soil requirements

Leitong's soil requirements are not strict, just peat soil and coarse sand to maintain water permeability.

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Light requirements

9 per year The growth period of the plant is from September to June of the next year (the environment of flower lovers is different, and the growth period also has different lengths). If there is insufficient light, the plant will easily become leggy, and the distance between the leaves will be longer, making the plant longer. The shape becomes looser, the stem becomes very fragile and tender, the leaves will be elongated, and the color will become light green. Plants grown in sunny places will be relatively short and stocky, and the arrangement of leaves will be relatively compact, so Leitong will not grow too slowly.

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Watering method

Lei Tongsheng The soil needs to be kept slightly moist for a long time to avoid water accumulation.

The water supply is basically cut off throughout the winter, and it will begin to be cut off slowly when the temperature drops below 5 degrees Celsius. When the summer temperature exceeds 35°C, the growth of the entire plant basically stops. Watering should be reduced at this time to prevent root rot caused by excessive moisture in the pot soil. It is worth mentioning that in summer, the water is not cut off throughout the season. Only a trace amount of water is given, otherwise the old leaves will dry easily. Watering is only done on the edge of the pot, about 2-4 times a month, and water is provided around 7-9 pm. , the sun has gone down at this time and will not affect the roots of the plants.

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Repotting method

Leitong Long-term rain should be avoided during cultivation to prevent root damage and branches from turning yellow and rotting. Because Leitong grows relatively quickly, it is enough to repot it once every 1 to 2 years. Repot it in early spring before watering for the first time.

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Propagation method

Leitong strain The shape is not too big, but it has branches. For propagation, cuttings and branches can be cut off. Branch cutting is very simple. Just take out the healthy old branches, dry them and cut them in slightly moist sandy soil.

Roots will basically grow if they are kept cool and ventilated for more than 20 days. Do not give water frequently when cutting, otherwise the stems will easily rot. Cuttings should be made in spring and autumn.