Focus on the conservation of succulent plants in July

July, the hottest time of the year! Its climate is characterized by high temperature, sultry, humid, July is also a flood, hail, strong winds and other natural disasters of the season, for parts of the south, there may be a typhoon! This kind of environment is extremely unfavorable to the growth of most succulent plants. The meat is almost at its ugliest. Most of the meat under the awning has begun to change its face. However, don't think about how beautiful it is in July. It's important to save your life!! The focus of succulent plant management in July is: shade! Ventilation! Water control! Rain protection!

Agave plants such as Chuishang, Jiaxie, Shubing and Huishan; most kinds of cactus such as Jinhu, Jujiuyu, Jinxing and Caoqiu, and cacti plants such as Longshen Zhu and Guanyzhu; Kuiwei Jade, Golden Kirin, Ruffled Leaf Kirin, Spring Peak Light and Euphorbia Pavilion Brocade of Euphorbiaceae; Desert Rose, Huibi Xuxiao of Apocynaceae and Ningti Jade and Buddha Head Jade of Asclepiaceae are still in the peak season of growth this month.

The "intermediate type" succulent plants growing in spring and autumn, such as Aloeaceae's Aquilaria and dinosaur, Crassulaceae's Rainbow Jade and Tube-leaf Flower Moon, grow slowly or basically stagnate;

Most of the varieties of stoneflower, sarcoconeum and other pink apricot family succulent plants, as well as root of South Africa tortoiseshell, spring grass, broad leaf spring grass; Crassulaceae snow lotus, mountain rose, small red; aloe family Vientiane, jade fan and other "winter species" of succulent plants growth is completely stopped.

The management of this month can be carried out according to different species and cultivation environment, but no matter what type of succulent plants should avoid heavy rain and long-term rain, and require good ventilation to avoid plant decay caused by standing water.

July succulent plant management watering

In the vigorous growth period of "summer type" succulent plants can be fully watered this month, especially in sunny days due to large evaporation of water, but also to timely supplement water to meet the needs of plant growth, watering time in the morning is best, evening is also OK, and the highest temperature should not be watered at noon, otherwise not only conducive to the absorption of roots, but also cause damage to roots.

Watering should be done "do not dry irrigation, irrigation is thoroughly", basin soil ponding and long-term drought are not conducive to plant growth." Intermediate type "succulent plants because of slow growth, the water required is not much, so reduce watering, keep the pot soil slightly moist can be." The "winter type" succulent plants, due to the complete stop of growth, should be strictly controlled watering, especially the apricot family of stone flowers, cones and other extremely fleshy leaves of succulent plants can even completely cut off water, otherwise it is easy to lead to plant decay and death.

In addition,"summer type" succulents can be fertilized according to different varieties, while "winter type" and "intermediate type" succulents should stop fertilizing.

Shade and light for succulent plant management in July

Most species of "winter type" and "intermediate type" succulents should pay attention to shading. Family cultivation can be placed on the inner side of the balcony or in a bright indoor place, or in the shade of the courtyard, but pay attention to rain protection.

Greenhouse growers can open the greenhouse around to facilitate ventilation and cooling, the top should still leave plastic film to prevent rain, and set up a sunshade net to avoid the sun exposure. If there are conditions, can also be installed in the greenhouse ventilation fan or electric fan, in order to strengthen ventilation, to avoid the plant rot caused by sultry humidity.

Rainbow Jade, Fire Sacrifice, Sunset Goose and other succulent plants with beautiful leaves. Although they grow slowly this month, they should be maintained in a place with sufficient sunlight. This way, the leaves will be beautiful and bright, and they will have a high ornamental value." Most varieties of succulent plants can be placed outdoors in a well-lit, well-ventilated place for maintenance, for some of the more delicate varieties, it is necessary to avoid strong direct sunlight at noon, long-term indoor or other light-deficient plants do not suddenly get exposed to the sun, so as not to be sunburned skin, the formation of ugly scars. For raw stone flowers or other species of seedlings, even sun-cooked, lost vitality.

Prevention of natural hazards in succulent plant cultivation management in July

This month is a month of frequent floods, storms, hail and other natural disasters. Attention should be paid to flood control, storm prevention and hail prevention. Meteorological information should be frequently understood. In case of storm, continuous rain, hail and other disasters, timely countermeasures should be taken to avoid losses. In addition, regular inspections should be carried out. Once rotten plants due to fungal infection are found, they should be removed or isolated in time, and drugs such as sterilization should be sprayed to avoid large-scale infection. In the northern region, attention should be paid to the harm of red spiders when high temperature, dryness and poor ventilation, ventilation can be strengthened, and air humidity can be appropriately increased for prevention. Bird pecking, rodent nibbling, but also to the meat caused damage, serious even wound rot, and finally lead to the whole plant rot.

July Succulent Plant Planting Management: Pot Change Grafting

In July, the soil is generally not changed. However, if rotten roots or other parts of the plant are found to be rotten, they can be removed from the pot, removed from the soil, removed from the rotten parts, coated with carbendazim, sulfur powder, etc., and dried for several days to prevent further rot. After the wound dries, plant them into the pot and re-root.

For agave family, cactus family, oleander family, euphorbia family and other "summer species" succulent plants can be divided or cuttage propagation, newly collected cactus family Wuyuyu, Dou, Shi Tong and other species of seeds can be sown at any time. In the northern region, when the weather is fine, it can also be used for grafting and propagation of succulent plants of Opuntia and Euphorbiaceae.