How to grow Jiwa lotus? The planting method of Jihua lotus

Jihua lotus, also known as Chihuahua, is a highly ornamental succulent plant. It is loved by many people because of its beautiful and lovely appearance. You must also wish you could have such a beautiful and lovely plant at home. So how should Jihua lotus be planted?

1. The growth habits of Jihua lotus

Jihua lotus originated from the state of Dawa, Mexico, where the altitude is high, the light is strong but the temperature is low, and it is relatively dry, so it has long been known that Jihua lotus likes light, drought tolerance and other growth characteristics, so it is not difficult to cultivate, mainly to control water and temperature, and the most suitable growth temperature is between 18 ℃ and 25 ℃. Let's take a look at the cultivation method of Jiwa lotus in detail.

2. Cultivation methods of Jihua lotus

1. Soil

As the original environment of Jiwa lotus is relatively dry, the pot soil for planting this plant must not be too wet. It is necessary to choose sandy soil with better ventilation and drainage performance, or it can be cultivated with large grain basin soil. Jiwa lotus grows slowly and does not need to add too much fertilizer to the soil.

two。 Watering

Jiwa lotus mainly grows in spring and autumn, when it is necessary to maintain sufficient moisture, but when the soil is dry, you can water it once, and avoid sprinkling water on the middle of the leaves, otherwise you will easily get sunburn. It is necessary to properly control the water when the summer temperature is higher than 30 ℃. It is not necessary to water thoroughly every time, so as to ensure that there is moisture suddenly. Watering time spring and winter approaching the warmer noon period, summer should choose in the afternoon or evening cool time.

3. Light

The above pro-agricultural network has introduced to you that the original growth environment light of Jiwa lotus is relatively sufficient, so it can be given full light at ordinary times, except in summer, the temperature is high in summer, if not properly shaded, Jiwa lotus may be dried in the sun, and when the summer temperature exceeds 30 ℃, Jiwa lotus will be dormant for a short time, and only need to put it in a place with bright light and good ventilation to maintain it.

4. Temperature

The temperature that Jiwa lotus can bear is between 5 ℃ and 30 ℃, and the growth above 30 ℃ will be restrained, so it is necessary to strengthen ventilation and control watering in summer. Watering time can be chosen at night, and attention should be paid to stop watering when there are signs of transparent water in the leaves. In winter, when the temperature is lower than 5 ℃, the water should be controlled or cut off, when the temperature has reached the limit, it can be placed in a warmer room at home when overwintering.

Jiwa lotus is a relatively easy variety among plants, which is very suitable for beginners to cultivate.