How to grow Oplina

1. Maintenance methods

1. Temperature: Oplina likes a warm environment. It grows fastest when the ambient temperature is 25 degrees. The winter cannot be too cold, and the temperature must be kept above 5 degrees at least. At the same time, its high temperature resistance is not strong. If it is higher than 35 degrees, it is prone to dehydration and the branches and leaves become shriveled.

2. Watering: During the growth period, the soil needs to be kept moist and not too dry. You can also spray water mist on its branches and leaves in summer. You should also water it normally in spring and autumn to ensure normal growth. However, you need to control watering in winter and try to keep the soil in the pot dry so that it can survive the winter normally.

3. Light: It should receive warm and sufficient sunlight during the growth period so that it can grow into an ideal plant shape. If there is not enough light, it will grow too tall and the plant shape will be affected. If it is exposed to strong light in summer, the branches and leaves will become very thick, and the pink color on the surface will also become very thick, seriously affecting its appearance.

4. Fertilization: Try to give it some special fertilizer for succulents so that it can absorb better. Stop fertilizing in winter, otherwise it will grow too tall.

2. Breeding techniques

1. Reproduction: Leaf cuttings and division are two important methods. Leaf cuttings can be carried out all year round. This method is also the simplest. Just pick off the branches and leaves of the plant, then dry the wounds in the sun and then replant them. It is best to divide the plant in spring, separate the adult plant into several parts, and then plant them in pots.

2. Pruning: Oplina will often grow too tall, so it needs to be pruned to cut off the old branches and leaves to create a more perfect plant shape.

3. Problem diagnosis and treatment

1. Diseases: Root rot is the main disease, which usually causes its roots to rot and prevent normal growth. It can be controlled by using wettable powder.

2. Pests: Whiteflies often appear, and some pesticides can be used to thoroughly prevent and control them.