What should I do if my daughter grows taller?

What does it look like to have a female chick?

The female chick is a plant of the genus Echeveria in the Crassulaceae family. It is mini and petite in size, and its overall withering turns pink in spring and autumn, which is very attractive. However, if it is not properly maintained, the female chick will grow too tall, its leaves will become loose, and its stems and leaves will stretch wildly, reducing its overall ornamental value.

Reasons for female chicks to grow taller

The reason why the female chicks may grow too tall may be because the soil is not suitable and needs to be replaced with suitable soil. It may also be caused by improper watering and insufficient light. Remedial measures need to be taken according to the actual situation, and timely prevention and control must be made, otherwise it will lead to poor growth of the female chicks.

How to deal with the growth of female chicks

1. Soil selection

Female chicks grow vigorously in suitable soil. Usually a mixture of peat, vermiculite, and perlite is chosen, with some bone meal added as base fertilizer. It can also be mixed with leaf mold, river sand, garden soil, and slag. The soil should be disinfected in advance.

2. Watering method

The female chicks grow vigorously in spring and autumn, and need to be given sufficient water, but not too much water, and there should be no accumulation of water in the potting soil. In the hot summer season, you should pay attention to water control, just give a small amount of water, and there is no need to water it thoroughly. When watering, do not pour water on the center of the leaves to avoid leaf rot. Do not water as you please.

3. Lighting requirements

The female chick likes an environment with plenty of sunshine. Bright light needs to be provided during maintenance so that the plant will be compact and beautiful and more ornamental. It can be maintained in full sunlight. If the light intensity is high in summer, shade measures need to be taken to avoid placing it in a dark place.