Culture methods and matters needing attention of Hongzhiyu

Rainbow jade is a perennial succulent herb, its growth rate is faster, its leaf color will be more and more red in the sun, red and green, extremely beautiful, high ornamental value. So how to raise rainbow jade? Let's take a look.

1. Suitable temperature

Hongzhiyu likes the environment with obvious temperature difference between day and night, has strong adaptability to temperature, can grow normally between 10-28 degrees, the temperature decreases in autumn, the light increases, its leaf households gradually turn red, and its aesthetic feeling is full, so it can be artificially cooled in the process of cultivation to improve the ornamental value. Do not lower than 5 degrees in winter cultivation, otherwise it may affect the beauty, it likes light, the whole growth period should have sufficient light, summer light is not strong, do not need shade, but the strong light will cause sunburn of its leaves, so it needs proper shade at noon.

2. Fertilizer and water management

The core of Hongzhiyu fertilizer and water management is that it would rather be dry than wet, thin fertilizer is applied frequently, it likes the dry environment and does not need too much water when growing, so it is not suitable for flood and fertilizer, it should be dry and thoroughly watered. Too much watering will lead to irregular growth and development. Secondly, excessive concentration of fertilizer should not be used in fertilization, and it will be better to choose nitrogen fertilizer. In winter, it is necessary to reduce the amount of water and times, generally apply organic fertilizer once a month. When the plant grows up and the branches of the old plants become dry for many years, we must pay attention to watering water. Too much water will cause the branches to rot.

3. Ventilation and pruning

Rainbow jade has higher requirements for ventilation, and it is best to choose flowerpots with strong ventilation such as red pottery during cultivation, and pay attention to keeping good ventilation in summer. In order to keep the beauty of the plant, it is usually pruned in time for 2-3 years, because the rainbow jade will appear the phenomenon of scattered plant shape after 3 years of cultivation.

4. Points for attention

Rainbow jade should have sufficient light, preferably 5-6 hours a day, it prefers to have a larger day and night temperature during the day and night, so it is best to breed outdoors when cultivating, rather than keeping it indoors all the time. Rainbow jade likes water, especially in summer, the water should be fully watered, but it should not be watered frequently in winter and should be kept relatively dry to avoid stagnant water retting roots.

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