How to care for succulent ball pine

Succulent pine growing conditions

The succulent ball pine likes an environment with plenty of sunlight. It is in a semi-dormant state when the temperature is above 27℃ in summer. At this time, it should be properly shaded and spend the winter indoors with the minimum temperature above 5℃. It can continue to grow under sufficient sunlight and likes loose, breathable and well-drained soil.

How to grow succulent ball pine

The soil in the pot of the succulent ball pine should be kept dry in summer, and a small amount of water should be supplied every month with appropriate shade. Water should be supplied gradually after the autumn gets cold. In winter, when the temperature is minus three degrees, the soil in the pot should be kept dry. The winter dormancy is not obvious, and the leaves gradually close and become listless, requiring watering.

Watering succulent pine

The succulent ball pine is in a dormant state during the high temperatures in summer. At this time, you need to pay attention to controlling watering and avoid long-term rain to prevent the plants from rotting. After the plants begin to grow in autumn, normal management should be resumed. Control watering in winter to put the plants into dormancy.

Fertilizing succulent pine

Succulent pine trees are generally given rotten thin liquid fertilizer and compound fertilizer every 20-30 days to promote plant growth.

Disease and pest control of succulent pine

1. Diseases

The main diseases of succulent pine are anthracnose. After the disease occurs, the diseased plants need to be burned and sprayed with anthracnose and other pesticides. After the rust occurs, use diniconazole or ammonium sulfate to spray. After the ergot disease occurs, use Bujin to spray.

2. Pests

The main pest of succulent pine is snail. You can spray special medicine to drive away snails. Red spider mites can be killed with insecticides such as nicotine, furadan, and pyraclostrobin. When aphids appear, you can spray with Huashen.

How to grow succulent pine at home

1. When cultivating succulent ball pine at home, the soil is required to be loose, well ventilated and drained. It can be mixed with sand, peat soil and vermiculite. Ensure sufficient light at ordinary times and block the scorching sun in time in summer.

2. The temperature of the succulent ball pine needs to be controlled in winter and summer. Water it when it is dry, apply fertilizer appropriately, and do not apply concentrated fertilizer. Also pay attention to timely pruning.

Precautions for the maintenance of succulent ball pine

1. Succulent ball pines are afraid of heat in summer. They are prone to dryness and death if the light is too strong. They can be placed in a well-ventilated, cool place without direct sunlight. Control watering and be careful not to get wet in the rain to prevent the plants from rotting and dying.

2. The succulent ball pine needs to be placed in a place with sufficient light and temperature above 10°C in winter so that the plant can continue to grow. In sub-zero areas, the potted plants need to be kept dry.