Breeding methods and precautions for black rabbit ears

1. Maintenance methods

1. Temperature: It has strict requirements on maintenance temperature. The temperature during the growth period should be controlled between 15 degrees and 25 degrees, and the temperature overwintering should be controlled above 5 degrees, otherwise the plant will be frostbitten.

2. Watering: It does not require a lot of water to grow, just keep the soil slightly moist. In addition to watering the roots, when the weather is hot, you also need to spray water on the branches and leaves to achieve the purpose of cooling. Generally, water it once a week to ten days.

3. Fertilization: During the growing period, fertilize it once a month, and choose fertilizer specially for succulents.

4. Light: It is not resistant to strong light, so the lighting should be mainly diffuse light, and the daily lighting time should be guaranteed to be between four and six hours.

2. Breeding techniques

1. Reproduction: It can be propagated by branch cuttings. The operation is very simple. First, cut off the healthy old branches, then dry them slightly, and finally insert them into slightly moist soil. When caring for it, place it in a cool and ventilated place. It will generally grow roots in about twenty days. Do not water frequently during this period.

2. Rotate the pot: During the maintenance process, you need to rotate the pot frequently so that every part can receive light evenly. Otherwise, some branches of the plant will be long and some will be short, affecting the appearance. At the same time, the maintenance pot should be a sand pot with good air permeability to ensure the normal growth of the roots.

3. Problem Diagnosis

1. Yellowing of branches and leaves: The yellowing of leaves may be caused by improper fertilization. Because its roots are more sensitive, if the fertilizer is applied directly to the roots, it is easy to burn the roots, which will cause the branches and leaves to turn yellow. In this case, first of all, a large amount of watering will be affected. How to maximize the flushing of fertilizer at the roots, and then place the plant in a cool and ventilated place for maintenance. Do not water it for the time being. After it recovers, you can cultivate it normally.

2. Leaf curling: The problem of leaf curling on plants is mostly caused by excessive light. It is necessary to change the lighting method to mainly diffuse light.

IV. Other issues

1. Can it be cultivated indoors: It can be cultivated indoors, because its plant body is not tall and it is not very picky about the maintenance environment, so it is more suitable for indoor cultivation.

2. Edibility: Most succulent plants are inedible, and this one is no exception. If you accidentally get its juice on your body during maintenance, it is best to wash it with disinfectant or soapy water to avoid allergies.