How to raise empty cicada succulent culture methods and matters needing attention

Empty cicada succulent is a kind of succulent variety introduced from abroad in our country, which is common and distributed in many places in our country at present. Many people are attracted by its appearance when buying empty cicada succulent plants, which is of great ornamental value. But at the time of breeding, many people are not very clear.

How to raise succulent empty cicadas

1. Flowerpot requirements: the pottery pot absorbs water very well, and it is not a big problem if it is watered too much, which can alleviate the negative effect caused by too much watering, but the weight of the pottery pot increases after absorbing water, which requires the flower rack to be strong. Purple sand basin air permeability between tile basin and porcelain basin, generally raise empty cicada succulent to use purple sand basin. Purple sand basin needs to pay special attention to the thickness of the basin wall, the thinner the purple sand basin is, the stronger the air permeability is, and the air permeability of the old thick basin wall is similar to that of porcelain basin.

2. Soil requirements: for empty cicada succulent plants, most of the cultivated soil sold on the market has certain limitations, so experienced enthusiasts make it by themselves. What kind of cultivation can be regarded as high quality? To put it simply, it should be a sandy loam with loose air permeability, good drainage, certain aggregate structure and can provide nutrients needed for plant growth.

3. Lighting requirements: the sunshine of the place is also a very important point. Not only empty cicadas are succulent, but all plants cannot survive in places where there is no light at all. Without light, the plant will grow like bean sprouts, weak and weak, and the color of the leaves will slowly fade. If you want them to maintain a healthy and good posture, you must be able to give them the most appropriate sunshine. It should be noted that light is no substitute for sunlight.

4, fertilization requirements: empty cicada succulent in the growing season to provide a certain amount of nutrition is necessary, and then gradually reduce the supply of nutrients, when dormant, do not apply fertilizer. General winter-type succulent varieties and intermediate plants are treated with mature thin liquid fertilizer or compound fertilizer every 20 days or so. Fertilizing time can be in the morning when the weather is clear, and be careful not to spill the fertilizer on the plant. Summer type species do not need to be fertilized.

The method of succulent culture of empty cicada

1. Watering: keep the basin soil slightly moist during the empty cicada growing season (winter), reduce watering in summer with high temperature and strong light, and the weather is slightly cooler after autumn, appropriately increase the frequency of watering and keep the basin soil slightly moist. Spring is the leaf growth period, avoid the sun exposure, avoid the basin soil is too wet.

2. Fertilization: fertilizing once a month during the growing period of empty cicadas, choose diluted cake fertilizer or special organic fertilizer for succulent plants.

3. Change the basin: change the basin every two years, and the planting should be shallow rather than deep. After changing the basin, lay a layer of vermiculite or perlite on the surface to increase the drainage of the soil.

Matters needing attention in the cultivation of succulent empty cicada

1. Empty cicadas are native to Namibia and South Africa. They like warm, low humidity and sunny environment. The most suitable temperature for growth is 17-25 ℃. During the growth period, keep the plant in a brightly lit place and keep the soil slightly wet.

2. Empty cicadas are afraid of high temperature and humidity in summer, so pay attention to timely shading and cooling. Afraid of cold in winter, move to indoor maintenance.

Pest control of succulent empty cicada

1. Scale insects. Prevention and control measures: when the quantity is small, it can be removed with a brush. In addition, it can also be killed with 800-1000 times liquid spray. Mixed with a certain amount of carbofuran in the culture soil has a preventive effect, but the effect is only 3 months.

2. Whitefly. Prevention and control measures: in addition to improving environmental ventilation, 40% omethoate EC can be sprayed at the initial stage with 1000-2000 times liquid, and can also be sprayed with marathon 500 times liquid or dimethoate mixed dichlorvos 1000 times liquid. After spraying for 2 days, the dead insects together with black powder can be washed away with strong water flow.

The cultivation method of empty cicada succulent is relatively simple, which can start from several aspects, such as soil, light, temperature, fertilizer and water. In the later stage of breeding, we also need to strengthen the prevention and control of insect pests, only in this way can we ensure its growth.