How to grow this "cheeky" plant?

How to repot in spring

As a bonsai with a very fast growth process, the soil of the Thick-Skinned Plant needs to be replaced every spring. Carefully take the Thick-Skinned Plant out of the old pot, mix a small amount of the original soil with a majority of new soil, and place it back in the pot.

How to prune in summer and autumn

If you want the thick-skinned leaves to grow more vigorously, the owner needs to trim them carefully. Newbies without maintenance experience should not arbitrarily disrupt the original shape of the tree. Simply cut off some overly dense branches and leaves according to the original shape. There are also some old leaves that have lost their vitality and some diseased and yellowed leaves that need to be cut off. Secondly, follow the principle of small amounts and multiple times, and do not do large-scale pruning at one time, otherwise it will affect the entire plant.

Water and fertilizer management throughout the year

Although the name of Thick-skinned sounds tough, it still has relatively high requirements for water management. Generally, more water is needed during the hot summer season. You can water it in small amounts every morning and evening. During the growing season, you only need to water it about three or twice a week. In addition, when watering, be careful not to pour a large amount of water into the soil, otherwise soaking will cause root rot, so spraying the leaves with a spray bottle is the best way to water. When applying fertilizer, apply more in summer and less in winter, and just the right amount in spring and autumn.