Culture methods and matters needing attention of stone flower (butt flower)

The raw stone flower has a strange shape, bright colors, has a high ornamental value, and is loved by many succulent flower friends. then, today, the editor will introduce to you the breeding methods and matters needing attention of the raw stone flower, so you can learn.

I. Culture methods

1. Soil

The requirements of the stone flower on the environment are not strict, and it is relatively easy to cultivate. Ordinary succulent planting soil can be planted directly, of course, rotten leaf soil, calcareous material, and river sand can be used in the proportion of 4:3:3. Among them, the calcareous material can choose shell or eggshell powder.

2. Change the basin

Planting and changing pots of stone flowers are carried out in autumn. when changing pots, first separate the plant from the soil, shake off the soil of the roots, cut off the old roots, and then change the soil to plant, pay attention to the operation do not hurt the capillaries, the adaptability of stone flowers is very strong, and different varieties of stone flowers will not be mutually exclusive, different varieties can be planted in the same pot.

3. Water and fertilizer requirements

Every spring is the peeling season for stone flowers, at this time, fertilization should be stopped and watering should be controlled to make the old skin dry as soon as possible. Experienced people can also peel off the old skin directly with their hands when the plants show signs of peeling, so that the small plants inside can accept the sun as soon as possible. In this way, the small plants will grow more robust, but inexperienced people may hurt the stone flowers when they operate, so they should be extra careful and apply compound fertilizer after shedding. 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 to avoid damage to the plant due to a sudden drop in temperature, avoid rain in cultivation, especially long-term rain or rainstorm, otherwise the top of the plant will be broken due to excessive water absorption, avoiding the basin soil from being in a humid environment for a long time, and moss will grow easily in the basin.

4. Light and temperature

Stone flower is a kind of plant that likes light, except for half of the shade in summer, it can be given full light in the rest of the time, so the leaf color will be more beautiful, and stone flower can not be cold-resistant. the lowest temperature in winter should not be less than 10 ℃, so it is appropriate to keep it in a sunny room.

II. Points for attention

The best period for the growth of stone flowers is from late autumn to the following spring, which is the most critical period for conservation, and it is also the growth period, while 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 dormant water and temperature control, in addition, we should also pay attention to the prevention of diseases and insect pests, common leaf rot and leaf spot disease of stone flowers, timely spraying treatment, most of the pests are rooting and knot nematodes, and it is necessary to change pots and soil for drug treatment.

The above are the breeding methods and matters needing attention of stone flowers. I hope I can help you!