Maintenance method of tortoise shell dragon

Maintenance methods

soil

The soil used to plant the dragon shell should have good air permeability and water permeability, and there should not be too much humus in it, otherwise the roots will easily rot or burn. When it's time to plant, just insert 1/3 of the stem into the soil. This will make it easier for it to grow healthily.

Moisture

When watering, it is recommended to use the immersion method to replenish water, and do not fill the pot to the end. Generally speaking, it is enough to fill the soil to 1/3 or 2/3 of the level.

illumination

The tortoise-shell dragon prefers a semi-shaded environment. It can only be exposed to more sunlight in winter, and a little sunlight in early spring and late autumn. At other times, it is best to keep it indoors or in other well-ventilated and light-proof environment.

temperature

As for temperature, an average temperature of 15 to 24 degrees is very good. If you want it to grow normally, generally the temperature should be above 10 degrees, and it is best to have some sunlight at this time. When the temperature drops to 5 degrees, the plants will basically not grow.

Precautions

When summer comes, the plant will enter a dormant stage again, and the branches and leaves will become dry. We can cut off these dead branches and leaves and take good care of the plants. If conditions permit, you can place another pot outside the flowerpot and water the plants in the outer pot. The soil inside must be kept dry. By the end of July, new branches will grow.