How to grow and prune Lingjian lotus?

The Orchidaceae is a plant of the Cactaceae family, but it is composed of leaves one by one and has no thorns. It is very easy to maintain. As long as it is well-equipped with soil, it can grow and bloom normally. Let’s talk about the cultivation and pruning methods of the Orchidaceae.

1. Cultivation soil

The culture soil is very important for growing flowers well. Some flowers prefer slightly acidic soil, while others prefer weakly alkaline soil. Before growing flowers, you must understand their growth habits so that you can prepare the culture soil reasonably. Growing Euphorbia milii requires loose, fertile, and well-drained culture soil. For example, you can use leaf mold, garden soil, coarse sand and compost in a ratio of 4:3:1:2 and mix them evenly to make culture soil.

2. Cultivation methods

When planting Euphorbia obesa, you need to choose a flowerpot of suitable size and good air permeability. First, pad the drainage holes at the bottom of the pot with broken tiles, then add a small amount of decomposed bean cake or bone residue as base fertilizer, then fill in the culture soil and place the plant in it, allowing the roots to fully stretch out. After compacting the soil, water it thoroughly once, place it in a shaded place for curing for a week, and then switch to normal maintenance.

3. Fertilization requirements

The stems and leaves of Euphorbia obesa grow fast and require more fertilizer , but excessive fertilizer should not be applied. During the spring growing season, you can apply fully decomposed cake fertilizer water once every 15 days to promote the healthy growth of stems and leaves.

The plants generally begin to bud and bloom in April and May. If they lack nutrients at this time, the plants will grow weak and produce few or no flowers. Therefore, before the plants bud, they should be given 1 to 2 applications of quick-acting phosphorus fertilizer, which can make the plants bloom more and brighter.

After flowering, the plant will enter a period of vigorous growth again. At this time, nitrogen-based fertilizers can be applied to encourage the plant to grow new stems and leaves, which is conducive to the next bud formation and flowering.

4. Watering method

The Euphorbia obesa is a cactus and has strong drought resistance. It should not be watered too frequently during maintenance. Water it thoroughly in spring and autumn when the soil is dry to avoid water accumulation in the pot to prevent root rot.

During the high temperatures of summer, the potting soil should not be too moist or lacking in water. When the weather is dry, you can sprinkle water around the potted plants to humidify the air. Control watering in winter and just keep the soil in the pot slightly moist or slightly dry.

5. Lighting requirements

In spring and autumn, the Euphorbia obesa should be exposed to sufficient light. The plant will have a short dormant period in summer. At this time, direct sunlight should be avoided and the environment should be kept ventilated and breathable, otherwise it will easily cause the stems and leaves to turn yellow and wilt. In winter, try to place the potted plants in a sunny place to allow the plants to get more sunlight.

6. Pruning and shaping

The branches and leaves of Euphorbia obesa grow vigorously. During the growth period, you can wipe off the excessive side buds and new buds at the bottom, and remove the weak stems and leaves to reduce nutrient consumption and ensure that nutrients can be concentrated on the strong stems and leaves to form buds and bloom.

The stems and leaves of the Euphorbia obesa are soft and slender. When they grow to a certain height, they are prone to lodging. Therefore, when it grows to a certain height, a support should be built for it, and the leaves should be evenly fixed on the support. This can increase ventilation and light transmission between the plants, making it less likely to fall over and improving the ornamental effect.

When growing Euphorbia obesa, it is generally necessary to repot and change the soil once every 1 to 2 years. The time for repotting can be chosen in spring and autumn when the temperature is suitable. First, remove the plant from the pot, remove the old soil from the roots, check for root rot, and prune it. Then replace the potting soil with new one and put it in the pot for maintenance.

That’s it