Breeding methods and precautions of Thousand Rabbit Ears

1. Maintenance methods

1. Light: Thousand Rabbit Ears is a succulent plant that loves sunlight very much, so it can be grown under sufficient sunlight, but it needs appropriate shade in the summer when it is exposed to the sun. When there is sufficient sunlight, its leaves are white. When there is insufficient sunlight, they turn green and slowly droop.

2. Temperature: Thousand Rabbit Ears can tolerate heat but cannot adapt to cold. It should be noted that it needs to be moved indoors for maintenance in winter to avoid frost damage.

3. Watering: In summer, you should be careful not to water too much. Just water appropriately. Generally, water once every 1 to 2 days in summer. In winter, you can extend the watering frequency appropriately.

4. Fertilization: Thousand Rabbit Ears is a succulent plant that likes fertilizer. Stop fertilizing during the slow growth period or dormant period to prevent the leaves of Thousand Rabbit Ears from turning yellow. However, when the plant is growing rapidly, you must pay attention to providing the required fertilizer to prevent it from growing too small.

2. Breeding techniques

1. Cutting: Select well-grown and mature leaves, let them dry for one to two days and then lay them flat on the sand. Make sure the bottom of the leaf is tightly connected to the cutting medium, and keep it moist. Soon new roots will grow from the bottom.

2. Repotting: The best season to repot Thousand Ears is spring and autumn. Do not do it on hot days because the bacteria reproduction ability is very strong at this time, and it is easy to be infected by bacteria after repotting. If you repot the Thousand Rabbit Ears in winter, it will recover very slowly, so try to choose spring and autumn to repot.

3. Problem diagnosis and treatment

1. Root rot: Root rot can be caused by overwatering or incorrect soil selection. If you find that the roots are rotten, you need to remove the plant from the pot as soon as possible and trim off the rotten parts. Don't store water. It's best to put it in a sunny and ventilated place every day.

2. Yellow leaves: Lack of water or long-term overwatering, lack of fertilizer and excessive fertilization can all cause yellowing of leaves. When its leaves turn yellow and the new shoots shrink and stop growing due to long-term over-watering, you should reduce the amount of watering or change to a new pot.

IV. Other issues

1. Can it be given as a gift: Thousand Rabbit Ears has a cute appearance, and the cultivation technology is not difficult. It can evolve air and is very suitable as a gift to others.

2. Is it poisonous? Thousand Rabbit Ears is not poisonous, and its green leaves look very cute, so it will not affect human health.