How to cultivate succulent Buddha beads so that they grow bigger

Succulent Buddha beads growing conditions

The succulent Buddha beads need sufficient light to grow. Except for the semi-shade at 11 noon and 2 pm in the summer, it needs full sunlight at the rest of the time. The soil suitable for its growth should be loose and breathable. The Buddha beads need a dry and cool environment to grow, and are afraid of stuffiness and humidity.

How to grow succulent Buddha beads

Succulent Buddhist beads must be placed indoors in winter to avoid being frostbitten by low temperatures outdoors, which would cause death. The plant grows very fast. Simply cut a strong branch, dry it, insert it into slightly moist sand, and then place it in a ventilated place. It will take about 20 days for it to take root and sprout.

Succulent Buddha beads watering

Succulent Buddha beads like water, so they need to be watered frequently. It is best to water them every two or three days, but the number of watering can be reduced appropriately in winter.

Succulent Buddha beads fertilization

It is best to fertilize the succulent Buddha beads with liquid fertilizer high in nitrogen. Apply it 2-3 times a month during the growing season, and stop fertilizing in summer and winter. Before fertilizing, add some water to the flower fertilizer to dilute it.

Succulent beads pest and disease control

Black rot is a common disease of succulent Buddha beads. It is necessary to keep the plants in a well-ventilated place and pay attention to the frequency of watering. It must not cause water accumulation, which can effectively prevent the occurrence of black rot.

How to grow succulent Buddha beads at home

1. For the cultivation of succulent Buddha beads at home, you can use coal ash, peat soil, perlite or vermiculite to mix into a substrate. Except for full sunlight maintenance in winter, scattered light maintenance is sufficient in other seasons. In summer, the potted plants need to be moved to a relatively cool place for maintenance, and in winter, they need to be kept indoors to ensure that the maintenance temperature is above 5°C.

2. During the vigorous growth period of the succulent Buddha beads, water it thoroughly after the soil is completely dry. During the dormant period of the plant, wait until the soil is completely dry and water it a little along the edge of the pot.

Precautions for caring for succulent Buddha beads

Succulent Buddha beads are not a cold-resistant plant, so they must be placed indoors in winter to avoid being frostbitten by low temperatures outdoors, which would cause the death of the succulent Buddha beads.