With its unique form and cute name, the bear boy is succulent, and has been loved by the majority of plant lovers in the flower market in recent years. However, many friends who are new to the succulent bear boy do not know how to maintain it, which leads to problems in the growth process of the plant. This article will give you a detailed introduction to the maintenance skills of bear boy succulents, help you easily master their growth habits, and let your bear boy succulents thrive.
1. Understand the growth habits of bear boys' fleshy children
The succulent bearboy belongs to the perennial succulent herbaceous plant of the family Sedumaceae, native to Cape Town, South Africa. It prefers a warm, dry, sunny environment and does not have high requirements for the soil, but it must have good drainage.
2. Choose the right soil
In order for the bear boy to grow succulently and healthily, we need to choose the right soil for it. Generally speaking, bear succulents prefer soil with good air permeability and strong drainage. You can choose a mixture of peat, perlite, vermiculite, etc., which guarantees both air permeability and good drainage.
3. Light and temperature management
Bear succulents need plenty of light to sustain their growth, but when the sun is too strong in summer, they need proper shade to avoid sunburn on their leaves. The suitable growth temperature range is 15-28, and when the temperature is too low in winter, it is necessary to pay attention to taking warm measures to avoid freezing plants.
4. Watering and fertilizing
Bear boy succulent prefers a dry environment, so when watering, we should follow the principle of "see dry and see wet", that is, water after the soil surface is dry, and water thoroughly. In terms of fertilization, thin liquid fertilizer can be applied once a month during the growing season, and fertilization can be reduced or stopped in winter.
5. Pest control
Bear succulents may encounter pests and diseases, such as aphids, red spiders, etc., during their growth. Once pests and diseases are found, measures should be taken to prevent and control them in time, biological pesticides or chemical pesticides can be used for spraying, and at the same time, the maintenance of plants should be strengthened to improve resistance.
6. Reproduction and pruning
Succulent propagation and grafting of bear children is usually carried out in spring, and the grafted seedlings have strong roots, fast growth, early flowering, and can maintain the excellent characteristics of the original seeds. In addition to this, regular pruning also contributes to the healthy growth of the plant, which can remove the diseased parts and promote better growth of the plant.
In short, the maintenance of bear succulents requires understanding their growth habits, providing them with a suitable growth environment, reasonable watering and fertilization, timely prevention and control of pests and diseases, and proper propagation and pruning. With these tips in mind, you'll be able to make your bear boy grow and thrive with a charming glow.