Culture method of Jasper Lotus

Jasper lotus is also known as blue fish lotus, but don't misunderstand that it has something to do with fish because of this name. in fact, Jasper lotus is a kind of succulent plant originating in South Africa, and it is now one of the more common potted succulent plants in our daily life. it is very suitable for indoor potted plants to be placed on the hall table and desk, with elegant colors and peculiar leaf shapes, like elaborate handicrafts. What the pro-agriculture network brings to you today is the breeding method of Jasper Lotus. Friends who are interested might as well take a look.

I. the culture method of Jasper lotus

1. Soil

Jasper lotus also has the characteristics of strong vitality of most succulent plants, so the requirement for soil is not high, as long as the plant has good air permeability, peat mixed perlite can be used to add appropriate amount of pumice, and the topsoil can be covered with a layer of river sand with larger particles.

two。 Light

Jasper lotus has the same need for light as most succulent plants. Jasper lotus also likes a sunny environment and is suitable for growing in a warm environment. This kind of succulent and shady, the light can not be so much. However, long-term exposure to the lack of light will deform the plant and affect the viewing. In summer, they should be put indoors in a cool place, and after winter, they should be placed in a sunny place, such as a balcony or the windowsill of a house.

3. Temperature

Green jade lotus itself is a tropical plant, relatively drought-tolerant but not heat-resistant, not cold-resistant, the most suitable growth temperature is between 10-25 ℃. Therefore, we should pay attention to keeping warm in winter, in addition to bringing it indoors in time, there is heating in the north in winter, which can ensure the normal growth of Jasper lotus. In the southern winter, if the temperature difference between day and night is large, we need to give certain measures to keep warm at night.

4. Moisture content

The water demand of Jasper lotus is different in different seasons, and special attention should be paid to controlling the amount of water in high temperature in summer. As summer is the dormant period of Jasper lotus, water must not be accumulated, otherwise it is easy to cause rotten roots. It is better to spray water to the leaves to replenish water, and it is better not to flow in a foggy form. Spring and autumn season can be a large number of watering, the growing period of Jasper lotus can drink water, water-deficient leaves will change wrinkles, the growth rate is very fast, can use a larger plane of flower cultivation. With the low temperature in winter, the respiration and growth of Jasper lotus have entered a very slow stage, so it is necessary to reduce watering appropriately at this time.

5. Fertilizer application

Jasper lotus is suitable for watering with clear water or diluted fertilizer solution, can not directly apply thick fertilizer, Jasper lotus itself is not resistant to thick fertilizer, easy to cause fertilizer damage. You can also use a small pot of fertilizer solution to spray fertilizer on the leaves. You should be fattened every half a month during the growing period.

2. Main points of culture of Jasper lotus in summer

When it comes to the main points of Jasper lotus culture, it is necessary to mention a special period-summer. Most plants grow most rapidly before the summer light, but Jasper lotus is not. Summer is the dormant period of Jasper lotus. If it is not properly taken care of during this period, Jasper lotus is likely to die, so how to let Jasper lotus spend the summer safely? The pro-agriculture network summarizes the following main points for you:

1. When using soil or other plant materials to grow Jasper lotus, we should pay attention to the high air permeability and water retention of the plant materials.

two。 Strong light in summer, to prevent Jasper lotus from direct sunlight, you can choose to move Jasper lotus to a ventilated shade in summer.

3. In terms of water replenishment, first of all, it should be combined with the local climate, do not supply water in overcast and rainy days in summer, and do not replenish a large amount of water at ordinary times. It has been improved that spraying water can be used to replenish water in summer.

4. Do not pursue the appearance of Jasper lotus in summer, do not fertilize and replenish nutrition to Jasper lotus at this time, and do not need excessive pruning, as long as you can save your life.

The above is the introduction of the cultivation methods of Jasper lotus brought by the pro-agricultural network, as well as the key points of maintenance of Jasper lotus in summer, hoping to bring some help to all flower friends. The main point of the maintenance of Jasper lotus lies in the maintenance in summer, and it is very normal for leaves to wilt in summer, so don't take excessive measures.