How to raise Cameo

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Cameo breeding method

Cameo housekeeping precautions

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Cameo is a succulent plant in the genus Echeveria of the Crassulaceae family. Its leaves resemble Chinese cabbage leaves, which are also slightly rotten Chinese cabbage leaves. Among succulents, there is no one like this! How to raise this special Cameo?

Cameo breeding method

Cameo breeding methods

Cameo light requirements

Cameo likes warmth, moisture and sufficient sunlight environment of. Can be maintained in full sun. When the light is sufficient or the temperature difference increases, the leaves will turn red, making the leaves bright and colorful.

Cameo water and fertilizer management

Watering: Cameo pot soil should not be too wet during the growth period, just water it once a week. Water once a month in winter to keep the pot soil dry. When the air is dry, sprinkle water around the plants to increase air humidity. But do not water the surface and center of the leaves, otherwise the leaves will easily rot and affect the growth of the plant.

Fertilization: Fertilize once a month during the growth period, using dilute cake fertilizer water or special organic fertilizer.

Cameo propagation method

Cutting: Cut mature leaves from Chun Nong and insert them into the sand bed. Roots will take place in 3 weeks. , it can be potted after the young plants have grown. Pay attention to cutting the leaves decisively and quickly, and the cut should be flat. Wait for the wound to dry naturally before cutting.

Division: Cameo division requires certain conditions. Many daughter plants sprout from the base of the 2- to 3-year-old mother plant. At this time, the plant can be propagated by division in spring.

Precautions for growing Cameo home

Common diseases and insect pests in Cameo: root-knot nematodes and rust.

Cameo needs to be repotted once a year to prevent soil compaction causing poor plant growth. When repotting, choose a mixture of peat and coarse sand as potting soil, and add a small amount of bone meal or organic fertilizer.

Cameo housekeeping precautions

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