How to raise succulent golden finger the method and matters needing attention of succulent golden finger culture

Golden finger belongs to a succulent plant in the cactus family, named for its unique shape, resembling human fingers and covered with small golden thorns. Golden finger is tenacious and easy to feed, so many flower friends want to raise it, but the correct method and some points for attention are not very clear.

How to raise succulent golden finger

1. Light and temperature requirements

Cactus plants originally grow in arid desert areas, there is plenty of sunshine, to move to ordinary homes to ensure the intensity of sunlight, all-day sunshine, there is no need for shading. Bask in the sun on sunny days, but it doesn't matter if there is no sunshine on cloudy days.

The optimum temperature for growth is 15-22 ℃, and the temperature under full sunshine is 20-28 ℃. Be careful not to leave it outdoors in winter to avoid frostbite.

2. Water and fertilizer requirements

Goldfinger watering should adhere to do not water, watering is thoroughly. The most taboo is to pour shallow water every other time, especially the leftover water in the cup. Golden finger is very resistant to drought, when the winter temperature is low, keeping the basin soil slightly dry can survive the winter safely.

Golden finger does not need much fertilizer, fertilize once a month during the growth period, choose rotten cake fertilizer for dilution soaking, irrigate fertilizer water, or choose granular fertilizer, stop fertilization during winter dormancy.

3. Soil

Goldfinger likes fertile, well-drained soil, so the soil is chosen properly before planting.

4. Diseases and insect pests

There are anthrax, spot blight and shell insects and other hazards, we should do a good job of prevention and control, these diseases and insect pests should often occur in poor ventilation, so we should pay attention to maintain the ventilation of the culture environment.

5. Change the basin by ramet.

Golden finger does not grow very fast, but a lot of balls will grow next to it for a period of time, which will soon be covered with basin noodles. Usually turn the basin or change the basin once in 1-2 years, and ramet can be carried out when turning the basin.

Cultivation methods and matters needing attention of succulent golden finger

I. Culture methods

1. Temperature: like warmth, and the suitable temperature for growth is 15-22 degrees Celsius. During the overwintering period, attention should be paid to cold protection and warmth.

2. Light: like the sunny environment, the plant should be placed in the sunny place from autumn to spring.

3. Watering: like drying, resistant to drought. Watering should master "no dry, no watering, watering thoroughly" and keep it slightly dry.

4. Fertilization: in general, topdressing, rotten cake fertilizer and granular compound fertilizer can be applied once a month during the growing period. Fertilization should be stopped during winter dormancy.

5. Turn the basin: turn the basin every 1-2 years. Like fertile, well-drained sandy soil.

6. prevention and control of diseases and insect pests: anthrax, spot blight and shell insects, red spiders and other hazards, should be timely prevention and control. Red spiders, shell insects in the case of poor ventilation, we should pay attention to environmental ventilation.

II. Points for attention

1. Goldfinger doesn't need much nutrition, so a small flowerpot is enough. If it develops and propagates quickly in the later stage, then consider changing the basin.

2. If you grow golden finger soil, ordinary garden soil, add some more nutritious rotten leaf soil, and then add some coarse sand, fine sand is also possible. But the fine sand has no nutrition and does not grow well enough.

3. The suitable temperature for the growth of Golden finger is about 20 degrees. Summer and winter with too high temperature are almost dormant and do not grow at all. They generally grow better in spring and autumn.

4. Goldfinger likes to bask in the sun, likes dry soil, and is very resistant to drought. But do not like the humid environment, especially in summer, put in a semi-shaded place, do not think that the weather is too hot, keep watering it.

What about the rotten roots of Golden finger?

First, the cause of the rotten root of the golden finger

1. Overwatering

Golden finger is a succulent plant, and originally grows in arid areas, drought tolerance, water demand is not much, like other plants on the watering, certainly not. If you encounter continuous cloudy days, the basin soil is too wet, and the ventilation in the house is not smooth, the growth of the root system is hindered.

2. Bacterial infection

If the golden finger begins to rot from the bottom up and has rotted to the stem, it is mostly caused by bacterial infection, which is due to many reasons: unclear water quality, bacteria in the soil, and insect pests. In the final analysis, it is that you do not pay attention to hygiene.

Second, the treatment of rotten roots of Golden finger.

1. Root trimming

Remove the rotten golden finger from the basin and check the rot of the root. If it is completely rotten, it is basically hopeless. If it is only a rotten part, cut off the rotten part and replant it.

Be careful to sterilize all items that come into contact with the golden finger before planting. After planting, pour some rooting liquid to restore the vitality of the root as soon as possible.

2. Spraying fungicides

For plants infected by fungi, the plants are removed from the pot and the roots are trimmed, and the whole plant is sterilized with carbendazim. For larger plants, they can be broken up and planted, which can increase the survival rate.

What's the use of Golden finger?

1. Ornamental function

Golden finger unique shape, unique appearance, has a high ornamental value, can be placed in the desk, living room, study, used to do interior decoration.

2. Afforestation effect

Like many green leafy plants, Golden finger can purify the air and absorb harmful substances in the air.

At the same time, it can absorb electromagnetic radiation. It is a very effective anti-radiation green plant.

Goldfinger not only attracts many people for its unique shape, but also produces small orange or white flowers. As long as the golden finger is properly maintained, the growth environment is also more suitable. It is very common to let it blossom. It can be used for interior decoration.