How to raise Stone Flower Culture methods and matters needing attention

Stone flowers look like colored pebbles from a distance, and some netizens say that they are like a baby's ass, which is particularly lovely and unique, and will produce very beautiful flowers, which are deeply loved by flower friends. So do you know how to raise raw stone flowers? Let's get to know it with the editor.

How to raise stone flowers

1. Soil: stone flower has less strict requirements on environmental conditions, and it is relatively easy to cultivate and manage. The basin soil can be mixed with 4 parts of rotten leaf soil, 3 parts of calcareous materials (shell powder, eggshell powder, aged ash wall shavings, etc.) and 3 parts of river sand.

2. Watering: stone flowers need more water in the growing period, but can not be too wet, it is easy to grow moss and affect the normal growth of globular leaves.

3. Sunshine: when the stone flower is kept in the semi-shade in summer, or shaded by 50%, the leaf color will be more beautiful. In spring and autumn, because the temperature is not very high, it is necessary to give it direct sunlight to facilitate its photosynthesis to accumulate nutrients. In winter, keep it indoors where there is bright light for maintenance.

4. Temperature: the optimum growth temperature of stone flower is 15 ℃ ~ 25 ℃. It is afraid of high temperature and muggy heat, and goes into dormancy when the summer temperature is above 33 ℃. Avoid cold frost, the overwintering temperature needs to be kept above 10 ℃, and when the winter temperature drops below 7 ℃, it will also enter a dormant state. If the ambient temperature is close to 4 ℃, it will die of frostbite.

5. Fertilization: the raw stone flower needs to be fertilized once every semimonthly, but the fertilizer liquid must not stain the globular leaves. Fertilization is suspended after autumn flowering.

6. Insect pests: stone flowers mainly suffer from leaf spot disease and leaf rot, which can be sprayed with 65% zinc wettable powder 600 times. Insect pests are harmful to ants and root-knot nematodes. Soil exchange method is used to reduce nematode damage. To prevent ants, you can use a set of pots for waterproof maintenance, so that ants can not climb to the tender and juicy spherical leaves.

Culture methods and matters needing attention of raw stone flower

1. Soil requirements

Stone flower has less strict requirements on environmental conditions, and its cultivation and management is relatively easy. The common succulent planting soil can be mixed with 4 parts of rotten leaf soil, 3 parts of calcareous materials (shell powder, eggshell powder, aged ash wall shavings, etc.) and 3 parts of river sand.

2. Water and fertilizer requirements

The period from February to April in spring is the molting period of stone flowers. At this time, fertilization should be stopped and watering should be controlled to make the original old skin dry up as soon as possible. Some people like to peel off the old skin directly with their hands when there are signs of molting, so that the small plants inside can accept the sun as soon as possible to promote their growth and make them short and stocky. However, inexperienced growers will hurt the plants instead, so be careful when operating. After molting, the plant was applied once compound fertilizer to promote the healthy growth of young plants.

Watering time is generally in the evening or early morning when the temperature is low, do not water during the day when the temperature is higher, so as not to cause damage to the plant due to a sudden drop in temperature. It is necessary to avoid rain in cultivation, especially long-term rain or rainstorm, otherwise the top of the plant will break due to excessive water absorption. Avoid the basin soil in a humid environment for a long time, the basin is easy to grow moss.

3. Light and temperature requirements

Stone flowers like sunshine, but they can't stand strong light. The leaf color will be more beautiful when you keep it in the semi-shade in summer, or give it 50% shade. In spring and autumn, the temperature is not very high, it is necessary to give it direct sunlight, in order to facilitate its photosynthesis to accumulate nutrients. In winter, keep it indoors where there is bright light for maintenance.

The optimum growth temperature of stone flower is 15 ℃ ~ 25 ℃. It is afraid of high temperature and muggy heat, and goes into dormancy when the summer temperature is above 33 ℃. The winter temperature is controlled above 10 ℃ to survive the winter safely, and the winter temperature drops below 7 ℃ to enter the dormancy state. If the ambient temperature is close to 4 ℃, it will die of frostbite.

4. Points for attention

As the root system of stone flower is not well developed, it is best to raise it in a small pot, and the basin is not too deep. 8 to 10 centimeters is enough. The best period for the growth of stone flowers is from late autumn to the following spring, which is the most critical period of conservation, but also the growth period. The high temperature in summer is not suitable for its growth, so it is a dormant period. So pay attention to the growth period and dormancy of water and temperature control during maintenance.

Hydroponic culture method of raw stone flower

When we grow stone flowers in hydroponics, we should choose plants that grow well. If you simply want hydroponics, you also need to pay attention to the selection of stone flowers with intact and healthy roots.

First of all, the born stone plant is taken from the soil. Clean up the soil from the roots and be careful not to damage the roots.

Then insert the root of the stone flower upright into the transparent straw found in advance (the straw is as thick as possible for easy operation). The straw can be cut short properly to leak out the root from the bottom.

Finally, put it as a whole in a container filled with clear water.

The growth habit of stone flower

Stone flowers like warm winter and cool summer climate, suitable for growing in a warm, dry and sunny environment. It is afraid of low temperature and avoid strong light, and the optimum temperature for growth is 10: 30 ℃. It is suitable to grow in loose and breathable neutral sandy loam.

The growth form of stone flower is relatively special, molting occurs during the dormant period, and the appropriate reduction of moisture in winter and summer is helpful to molting.

The 3-4-year-old stone flowers bloom yellow, white and pink from the middle gap of opposite leaves in autumn, open in the afternoon, close in the evening, bloom again in the afternoon the next day, and a single flower can bloom for 3-7 days. When it blossoms, the flower almost covers the whole plant, which is very delicate. And some varieties will be divided into different groups after the maturity of some varieties. After the flowers fade, they bear fruit, and very small seeds can be harvested.

To sum up, stone flower has a very high value, and the appearance is unique, different from the traditional succulent plant, if it does not blossom, people who do not know it will not find its succulent plant. Friends who like raw stone flowers can plant several plants at home and decorate the balcony or desk is also very good!