Cultivation methods and maintenance matters of old Thousand Buddha Hands

How to grow Thousand Buddha Hands into an old pile

When cultivating the Thousand Buddha's Hand from a seedling into an old stump, it is generally not pruned in the early stage. After it grows for a few years, when the branches are relatively dense, you can do appropriate pruning according to your preference, or break off the too dense leaves. The old stump is formed over time, and during the maintenance period, there must be a suitable temperature environment and sufficient light.

Cultivation method of old pile of Thousand Buddha Hand

The best maintenance environment temperature for Thousand Buddha Hands is 18-25℃. It should not be lower than 5℃ in winter and it is best not to be higher than 32℃ in summer. It is best to choose special soil so that you don’t have to prepare it yourself. Because it is a relatively drought-resistant variety, it cannot be watered frequently. The air in the north is relatively dry, so you can water it 2-3 times a month.

Thousand Buddha Hands Old Pile Pruning

The pruning method of Thousand Buddha's Hand is relatively simple. Just cut off the head directly. After cutting it off, be careful not to let the wound get wet to avoid rot. This can save a lot of nutrients, promote the sprouting of side branches, and make it easier to bloom.

Precautions for the maintenance of old Thousand Buddha Hands

When caring for the old Thousand Buddha Hands plant, you need to be careful to ensure a suitable temperature environment at normal times. In the cold winter, it needs to be moved indoors for maintenance. During the maintenance period, it needs to be watered appropriately, and water should not be allowed to accumulate, otherwise it will affect its growth and development.