How to breed heavy fans

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Breeding method

Precautions

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Watering: During the growth period of spring, summer and autumn, keep the pot soil moist; during the winter dormancy period, keep the pot soil dry. Fertilization: Fertilize once every half month during the growth period. The amount of fertilizer should be less but not too much. Lighting: Full sun care. Temperature: The suitable growth temperature is 18~25℃, not lower than 10℃ in winter. Soil: A mixture of leaf humus, culture soil and coarse sand, with a small amount of bone meal added; in spring, the pots should be changed and the soil should be changed to replenish soil fertility.

Breeding method

Cultivation methods

Water and fertilizer management

Watering: Spring, summer and autumn are the heavy growth periods, and the pots must be kept The soil should be moist; winter is the dormant period, so keep the pot soil slightly dry and adhere to the principle of "watering dry and watering thoroughly". Be careful not to accumulate water in winter, which can easily lead to root rot.

Fertilization: Fertilize once every half month during the growth period. Use special fertilizer for succulents. The amount of fertilizer should be less but not too much.

Light treatment

Chongfan is a light-loving plant that can be maintained in full sunlight and is suitable for placement in a place with bright light.

Temperature requirements

Double fan is not cold-tolerant, semi-shade and drought tolerant. The suitable growth temperature is 18~25 degrees Celsius, and it should not be lower than 10 degrees in winter.

Propagation method

Division: Propagate by division in spring combined with repotting, and pull out the densely crowded stems and leaves from the inside. Plant 3 to 4 plants per pot.

Cutting: Wake up from May to September, cut and fold short stems, 7 to 8 cm long, insert them in the sand bed, take root 10 to 15 days after insertion, and pot them after 1 week.

Repot and transplant

Chongfan should be repotted in the spring. When changing the pot, cut off the dead leaves and long stems. You can use 12~15cm in diameter. pot. The potting soil is a mixture of leaf mold soil, culture soil and coarse sand, with a small amount of bone meal added.

Notes

Common pests

The common pests of double fans are scale insects, and the common diseases are leaf blight. During the high temperature season in summer, timely ventilation should be paid attention to, and indoor air humidity and temperature should be adjusted to prevent the breeding of pests and diseases.

Light requirements

Chongfan likes a warm, humid and sunny environment, but avoids exposure to the scorching sun. Summer is the most suitable season for the growth of the heavy fan, but it is also the season when its leaves are most likely to be burned. Pay attention to the lighting treatment in summer maintenance. Do not just leave it outdoors to bask in the sun, just provide proper shade.

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