Raw stone flowers are strange in shape, like stone not stone, rich in color, petite and exquisite, novel, is a world-famous small succulent, whenever the spring and autumn flowers, or white or yellow or pink flowers, the whole plant is covered, very interesting, so how to raise a good raw stone flower?
1. Maintenance skills of raw stone flowers.
1. Temperature management.
Raw stone flowers prefer sunlight but are not tolerant of strong light. In summer, when you leave it in semi-shade or shade it by 50%, the leaf color will be more beautiful. In spring and autumn, when the temperature is not very high, it should be given direct sunlight to facilitate its photosynthesis and accumulation of nutrients. In winter, keep the raw stone flowers indoors in a brightly lit place, with the ideal temperature range of 15 to 25 degrees Celsius. When the temperature is high, it is necessary to cool down and increase ventilation to avoid exceeding 30 degrees Celsius to prevent diseases. Winter should be kept above 10 degrees Celsius and frost should be avoided. If the temperature is lower than 7 degrees Celsius, the raw stone flower may enter a dormant state and need to be kept warm. When it is below 4 degrees Celsius, it is very easy to freeze to death.
2. Watering method.
Raw stone flowers need to be watered appropriately during the growing period (spring and autumn) to avoid stagnant water and moss growth. Watering should be reduced during the summer and winter dormant period, and the watering time is generally at night or early in the morning when the temperature is low, and do not water during the day when the temperature is high, so as not to cause damage to the plants due to the sudden drop in temperature. Avoid rain during cultivation, especially long-term rain or heavy rain, otherwise the top of the plant will crack due to excessive water absorption. Avoid leaving the potting soil in a humid environment for a long time, as moss can easily grow in the pot.
3. Light requirements.
Raw stone flowers love light, and sufficient light can make the plant bright color. In spring and autumn, when the temperature is not very high, it should be given direct sunlight to facilitate its photosynthesis and accumulation of nutrients. In winter, bask in the sun, put it indoors in a place with bright light, and in summer, you need to shade it, avoid strong sunlight, and put it in semi-shade to maintain, or give it 50% shade, the leaf color will be more beautiful.
4. Fertilization timing.
Although the raw stone flower is small, it needs to be fertilized appropriately during the growth period. Apply thin liquid fertilizer every half month, taking care to avoid contaminating the leaves. Stop fertilizing after flowering. February to April in spring is the molting period of raw stone flowers, at this time fertilizer should be stopped, watering should be controlled, so that the original old skin dry up as soon as possible. Some people like to peel off the old skin directly with their hands when there are signs of molting in the raw stone flower, so that the small plants inside can receive the sunlight as soon as possible, promote their growth, and make them short and stocky. However, inexperienced growers can injure the plants, so be careful when handling them. After the plant molts, a compound fertilizer is applied to promote the healthy growth of young plants.
5. Requirements for changing pots.
Repotting and planting of raw stone flowers are carried out in autumn, and the plants are removed from the soil during the repotting, and the soil at the roots is shaken off, so as not to hurt the capillary roots. Cut off the old roots that have rotted and dried up and plant them with new soil. Raw stone flowers are very adaptable, and different varieties of raw stone flowers do not repel each other, and different varieties can be planted in one pot.
Second, the key points of the maintenance of raw stone flowers.
1. Management of molting period.
During the molting period, watering should be stopped, light should be increased, fertilization should be stopped, and manual peeling of the outer skin should be avoided.
2. Potted plant selection.
The root system of raw stone flowers is underdeveloped, so it is advisable to plant them in small pots. Multiple plants can be planted together in large shallow pots, and the pots should not be too deep, 8 10 cm is enough.
3. Propagation method of raw stone flower.
1. Dividing. Dividing propagation takes place when new leaves grow after molting. Dig up the plants, wash the roots, cut them after disinfection, dry the incisions, and then implant them in new soil, which takes about 7 to 15 days to germinate. Note the taproot assignment when dividing.