How to grow succulent plants Xin Dongni

Growth habits of succulent plant Xindongni

Sedum belongs to the genus Sedum in the Crassulaceae family and is native to Mexico. Drought-resistant, semi-shade, avoid high temperature and humidity. It likes a dry, cool and sunny growing environment. The growing season of the plant is approximately from September of each year to June of the following year.

Maintenance tips for succulent plants Xin Dongni

Temperature and light

Xin Dongni likes a growing environment with plenty of sunlight, but Xin Dongni is very afraid of heat. Special attention should be paid to it in summer. Xin Dongni has a habit of dormancy in the hot summer. The growth of the whole plant will become slow or even stop completely. At this time, it needs to be placed in a ventilated and cool place and provide shade.

Watering

Xindongni is drought-resistant. Avoid moisture and water less often. Water it only once in a while. Control the amount of water to make the soil moist and avoid waterlogging. Avoid exposure to rain. When the temperature is below 5 degrees in winter, you need to slowly cut off water and keep the soil in the pot basically dry.

soil

It is suitable to choose loose, porous soil with good air permeability and good drainage. You can use coal slag mixed with peat and a small amount of perlite, and control the ratio in 5:4:1.

How to propagate the succulent plant Xindongni

Beheading breeding

The more commonly used method of propagation is to first plant the cut plants directly into dry granular soil, and then give them a small amount of water after they have taken root. After beheading, you can get a lot of small side buds. When the side buds grow up, you can take them out and use them for cuttings.

Seed propagation

Conventional breeding method. However, since Xin Dongni grows relatively slowly, it is a little difficult.

Leaf cutting propagation

It is difficult and not recommended.