How to raise caterpillars and succulents? How to raise caterpillars

The scientific name of Caterpillar Succulent is White Sandalwood, which is a variety of the Cactaceae family. It can often grow upright in the seedling stage, and gradually change to creeping or hanging growth after it becomes an old stump that overflows the pot. There are white radiating thorns on the stems.

Caterpillar and succulent breeding

1. Provide soil

It is necessary to choose the right soil to breed caterpillar succulents. Generally, it is suitable for growing in soil rich in trace elements and with good drainage. Therefore, when planting succulent caterpillars, it is best to use humus soil or garden soil with rich nutrition and loose soil to allow the plants to grow healthily.

2. Stay hydrated

Caterpillar succulents have a high demand for water during their growth, so they need to be provided with appropriate water during the breeding period to provide a relatively moist growth environment for the plants. And when providing water to the plants, it is necessary to pay attention to the amount of water to prevent the plants from receiving too much water and causing water accumulation.

3. Appropriate nutrients

Caterpillar succulents are suitable for growing in a relatively fertile environment. During the growth period, it is necessary to provide an appropriate amount of fertilizer to make the plant grow more vigorously. And when providing nutrients for the plant, it is necessary to choose the right fertilizer. Generally, nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium compound fertilizers can be provided for the plant to allow the plant to absorb balanced nutrients.

4. Suitable lighting

Caterpillar succulents cannot do without light during their growth. They are suitable for growing in a sunny environment so that the plants can carry out photosynthesis normally. And when providing light for the plants, you need to pay attention to the light intensity to avoid excessive light burning the plants and causing them to dry up.

Precautions for caterpillar care

1. Caterpillar succulent likes a warm growing environment. The suitable growth temperature is between 15-25 degrees. If the temperature is too high, it will grow poorly. It needs to be transferred to a cool and ventilated environment for maintenance. The temperature should be controlled above 5 degrees in winter. If the temperature is lower than 5 degrees, it will be frostbite.

2. Caterpillar succulent is very drought-resistant and has very little demand for water, so there is no need to water it frequently, especially in the early spring. Just wait until its flower buds grow to about one centimeter before watering it.