Succulent Raul is a popular ornamental plant, but it needs to be maintained with special care in the summer, because the temperature and humidity in summer can vary greatly, which can easily cause adverse effects on Raul. This article will detail the maintenance methods of Succulent Raul in summer and the factors to pay attention to.
1. Illumination. Raul needs plenty of sunlight to maintain healthy growth, so care needs to be taken to provide enough light during summer maintenance. Raul can be placed on a windowsill or patio with direct sunlight, but avoid strong direct sunlight at noon to avoid damage to the plants. Also, if you are using clear glass windows, you can close the shade nets or curtains to prevent sunlight from shining through the glass windows on the plants.
2. Temperature. In summer, when temperatures are high, Raul tends to go dormant, so it is necessary to pay attention to temperature control. Raul can be placed in a relatively cool and ventilated place, such as near an air conditioner or fan, to maintain the right temperature and humidity. At the same time, it is necessary to avoid placing Raul outdoors in a place with direct sunlight to avoid damage to the plants caused by high temperatures and strong light.
3. Watering. Summer is the peak growing season for Raul, but it's also the time to take care to control your watering. If it is watered too much, it can cause root rot and affect the growth and development of the plant. Therefore, the amount of watering can be decided according to the dryness of Raul's potting soil, and it is enough to keep the potting soil moist. At the same time, you can choose to water in the morning or evening to avoid damage to the plants during the hot period.
Fourth, fertilization. Summer is the peak growing season for Raul and is also the time when proper fertilization is needed. You can choose to use low-nitrogen, high-phosphorus, high-potassium fertilizer or well-rotted organic fertilizer to provide sufficient nutrients to promote the growth and development of plants. However, it is necessary to pay attention to controlling the frequency and amount of fertilization to avoid causing damage to the plants. An appropriate amount of fertilizer can be added when watering to facilitate absorption.
5. Reproduction. Summer is also a good time for Raul to breed, but care needs to be taken to control the breeding temperature and humidity. Raul can be placed indoors close to air conditioners or fans to maintain the right temperature and humidity. At the same time, it is necessary to avoid overwatering that can lead to root rot. It can be propagated using terracotta pots or terrarium with good air permeability, and a layer of vermiculite or perlite is placed on the surface of the potting soil to increase aesthetics. When cuttings, you can choose healthy shoots for cuttings and insert them into the potting soil to a depth of about 3-4 cm.
6. Pest control.
Summer is also the season when Raul is susceptible to pests and diseases. Common pests and diseases include scale insects, aphids, root rot, etc. For these pests and diseases, timely control measures need to be taken. A combination of biological and chemical control methods can be used for control. At the same time, it is also necessary to pay attention to the regular removal of dead leaves and weeds to maintain environmental hygiene.
In conclusion, Succulent Raul needs to pay attention to the problems of providing adequate light, temperature control, watering, fertilization, propagation and pest control during summer maintenance. Only when these aspects are well prepared and maintained can the healthy growth and aesthetics of Succulent Raul be guaranteed.