Culture methods and matters needing attention of succulent cactus in Songxia

Most succulent plants like the sun because they are native to the vast expanse of Africa, but they are afraid of exposure, because their ability to cope with harsh environments has been declining after a long period of artificial breeding. It is precisely because of this that it highlights the technical content of succulent farming.

Culture method of succulent cactus in Songxia

1. Lighting management

Songxia is a succulent plant that likes the sun, but it is afraid of the hot sun, so Songxia can shine all day in spring, autumn and winter, properly shade in hot summer, and maintain a good ventilated environment.

II. Soil requirements

The cultivation of succulent Songxia requires a soil with good drainage, and it is better to use fertile rotten leaf soil and coarse sand.

III. Watering management

Songxia, like other succulent plants, is more resistant to drought, dries thoroughly and does not water until dry. Pot Songxia cactus growth process to keep dry, do not be too wet, otherwise the root is very easy to rot.

Matters needing attention in breeding Songxia succulent plant

Songxia prefers a warm and dry growing environment. It likes to have enough light, is afraid of strong light, and can be cold-resistant, but it is better to maintain at a temperature of no less than 5 ℃, and it can withstand drought. The soil of choice for aquaculture should be rich sandy soil with good drainage.

Diseases and insect pests of Songxia and its control

1. Common diseases

When breeding Songxia, there are often some diseases, such as anthracnose and spot blight, which mainly harm parts of the plant and cause pathological changes, which is very disadvantageous to the growth of Songxia, and in serious cases, it will rot and die.

Prevention and control methods: when Songxia has the harm of anthracnose and spot blight, it should be treated in time, mainly by disinfection and sterilization, spraying with 800 times of 75% chlorothalonil wettable powder. Insect pests of Songxia and its control

2. Common insect pests

When breeding Songxia, the most common pest harm is probably the red spider. The red spider harm is very serious, which will have a great adverse impact on the growth of Songxia's plant, so it should be controlled in time to avoid plant damage.

Prevention and control methods: when Songxia appears red spiders and other pests, you can improve spraying to kill. A wave of agents that can be sprayed is triclofenac, which can be sprayed with 1000 times the liquid of 20% diclofenac wettable powder.

The breeding method of Songxia

1. Sowing and propagation of Songxia

Songxia can take the way of sowing and breeding.

The sowing and reproduction of Songxia was carried out from April to May. Songxia's seeds are still relatively small, and when they breed, they usually take the way of indoor pot sowing. After sowing, about 10 days later, they can germinate.

When the seedlings of Songxia grow, they can be planted separately in autumn.

2. Cuttage propagation of Songxia

Cutting propagation is also a common propagation of Songxia. Songxia cuttings are usually carried out from May to June, and the bulbs can be removed directly from Songxia's plant, and then cut into the sand bed, which usually takes 2 weeks to take root. 3. Ramet propagation of Songxia

Ramet is also a common way of reproduction of Songxia, in March-April every year, because Songxia needs to change pots, so we can split Songxia plants at this time, separate Songxia plants and plant them directly.

4. Grafting propagation of Songxia

Grafting propagation is a common way of propagation of cactus plants, which can be used as rootstock for grafting.

Attention should be paid to careful operation when grafting in order to improve the survival rate.

The culture method of Songxia succulent is very similar to that of most succulent plants. In fact, most succulent plants have certain similarities, so succulent cultivation can be said to be one-size-fits-all, but paying attention to details can better reflect the prowess of technology.