The fire festival is a unique succulent plant that is loved by people for its bright colors and unique forms. In order to raise a good fire festival, you need to pay attention to the following:
1. Lighting management.
Fire festivals need to be cultivated in full light to ensure that they are brightly colored and compact. If there is not enough light, the spacing between the leaves of the fire festival will be lengthened, that is, the plants will grow and the leaves will become green and elongated.
2. Watering management.
The watering of the fire festival should follow the principle of "dry and watered". During the growing season (spring and autumn), the fire festival requires plenty of water to keep the soil moist. However, when growth is slow in summer, proper water control is required to keep the soil dry to avoid root rot. In winter, it is also necessary to reduce watering and keep the soil dry, and more than 5 can be safely wintered.
3. Soil requirements.
The fire festival prefers sandy soil with good drainage and air permeability. A small amount of peat mixed with cinders can be used as a cultivation medium. To ensure good drainage, a layer of large particles of river sand or ceramsite can be laid on the bottom of the pot.
Fourth, pruning management.
When the fire festival plant grows too tall, it needs to be pruned in time to control the height of the plant, promote the germination of new branches and leaves at the base, and maintain the graceful shape of the plant. The pruned shoots can be used for cuttings to propagate new plants.
5. Overwintering management.
In winter, it is necessary to place the fire festival indoors in a sunny room to keep the potting soil dry, and it is safe to overwinter.5 If the indoor temperature is too high, you can open the window properly for ventilation to avoid the occurrence of diseases.
6. Pest control.
The pest control of fire festivals is mainly based on prevention. Keep the environment well ventilated and avoid high temperature and humidity environments. If pests and diseases are found, they need to be taken in time to prevent and control them. Common diseases include anthracnose, leaf spot, etc., which can be prevented and treated with carbendazim and other agents. Common insect pests include scale insects, red spiders, etc., which can be controlled with agents such as flower protectors.
7. Fertilization management.
Fire festivals can be properly fertilized during the growing season to provide adequate nutrients. It is recommended to use well-rotted organic fertilizer or compound fertilizer for fertilization. When fertilizing, we should pay attention to follow the principle of "thin fertilizer and diligent application" to avoid excessive fertilization and root burning.
By following the above maintenance points, you can raise healthy and beautiful fire festival succulents. It is important to note that each person's conservation environment and conditions may be different, so adjustments need to be made on a case-by-case basis during the actual conservation process.
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