How long is the growth cycle of coral?

Introduction to Coral Growth

Corals can be divided into reef-building corals and non-reef-building corals. Their main production areas include the waters from Taiwan to Japan, the Atlantic and Mediterranean coasts, and the waters from Hawaii to Midway Island.

Coral growth cycle

Corals grow in tropical and subtropical areas at and near the equator where the temperature is above 20°C, in calm and clear reefs, platforms, slopes, cliff faces, and crevices at a depth of 100-200 meters.

Corals grow slowly, about one centimeter per year, so those corals that are fifty or sixty centimeters tall under the water have survived for at least 500 years. People can see corals that are twelve meters tall on the seabed, and this coral should be one thousand two hundred years old.

Coral growth rate

Corals grow on platforms, reefs, cliff faces, slopes and crevices at a depth of 100-200 meters. They are shaped like branches and have beautiful colors, and can be used as decorations.

Corals grow slowly but are highly flexible. They rely on calcium in the water to grow their skeletons, so the determining factor is the water quality, but the changes will not be too significant over a period of several months to a year.

Coral Growth Cycle Management

Taiwan's coral production is second to none among all countries in the world. The corals produced here account for about 80% of the world's coral production. The peach-colored corals in particular are excellent raw materials for carving various works of art.

Temperature management : The most suitable growth temperature for winter coral is between 18 and 25 degrees. In addition, it is a very heat-resistant plant and can withstand a hot climate of 35 degrees, so there is no need to take cooling measures in summer.

Fertilization management : If the winter coral has just been transplanted, it is best to choose natural animal manure, or you can apply cake fertilizer. After the cultivation is successful, you can apply diluted liquid fertilizer every 15 days.