Breeding methods and precautions of Qingfenghuang

1. Maintenance methods

1. Soil: Green Phoenix is ​​a kind of succulent, and the most suitable soil for succulents is Akadama soil, so Akadama soil can also be used to plant Green Phoenix.

2. Flower pot: A ceramic pot, which is known for its good air permeability, is best for the growth of the green phoenix. If you just plant a single green phoenix, it is best to use a small ceramic pot with a diameter of 10 cm, which is more beautiful. If there are several plants, just use a flowerpot that is slightly larger than the plants.

3. Sunlight: Green Phoenix is ​​a plant that likes sunlight, so try to increase the sunlight time. But do not place it under strong light, but in a location with softer light.

4. Water: Maintain normal watering in spring, autumn and winter, and water again after the moisture in the soil is completely dry. The green phoenix will hibernate in the summer, so it only needs to be watered once or twice a month in the summer to maintain the moisture needed for the plant to hibernate.

2. Breeding techniques

1. Wintering: When the temperature drops below 5℃ in winter, you should start cutting off water supply. If the temperature is below 3℃. The soil must be kept dry, so it is best to keep the temperature above 3°C and pay attention to keeping the soil dry, then it can safely survive the winter.

2. Reproduction: The Green Phoenix mainly relies on "beheading" for reproduction. As the name suggests, it means cutting off its "head", hanging it in the air, and then transplanting it into a ceramic pot after new roots grow out.

3. Problem diagnosis and treatment

1. Red rot: This is the most important disease of the green phoenix, which will cause death and rot within a few days after infection. After discovering diseased plants, first apply sulfur powder on the diseased plants for disinfection, and then spray thiophanate-methyl on normal plants to prevent infection.

2. Anthracnose: It is most likely to occur in an environment of high temperature and high humidity. The diseased plants will develop water-like spots on the rhizomes, and the plants will slowly rot and die. After discovering anthrax, you should first move the plant to a ventilated environment, keep it dry, and then spray it with methyl thiophanate for prevention and control.

IV. Other issues

1. Can it be grown indoors? Green Phoenix is ​​a light-loving succulent plant and can be grown indoors, but it should be placed in a place with soft light, such as a balcony or window.

2. Is it edible? The Green Phoenix is ​​non-toxic, but it is not suitable for eating. It is a succulent plant and is best cultivated for viewing.