How to grow succulent autumn lily

Characteristics and habits

The leaves of Autumn Beauty are arranged in whorls, like a lotus. The leaves below it easily wither and fall off, forming old stumps. After that, side buds will grow from the lower part of the stem, forming a cluster. The leaves of Autumnlily are usually gray-green with a light white powdery coating. During spring, autumn and winter, the leaves of the Autumn Lily bathed in the sun change greatly, showing a variety of colors including red, orange, yellow, purple and pink. During the spring flowering season, the ones in the center bloom first, producing cute little yellow flowers that gradually form a cyme, which is very eye-catching and cute.

The dormancy period of Autumn Beauty is in summer, but the dormancy period is not obvious. It grows very fast and grows in groups easily. It likes a sunny, warm and ventilated environment.

Maintenance methods

Lighting requirements

The more sufficient the light is, the greater the temperature difference between day and night, and the brighter the color of the leaves of Qiuli will be. Therefore, it is necessary to ensure sufficient light time and light intensity. In addition to proper

Provide shade, and allow sunlight at other times.

Temperature requirements

Qiuli likes a warm growing environment and hates high temperatures and cold. If the temperature in summer exceeds 35℃, appropriate shading should be provided, watering should be temporarily reduced or stopped, and ventilation should be increased. When the temperature is below 5℃ in winter, control watering. If the temperature continues to drop, move it into a sunny place indoors to spend the winter.

Soil requirements

Autumn lily has high requirements for soil, so neutral sandy soil with good drainage and ventilation should be selected to facilitate the removal of excess water and promote the growth of plant roots. The soil can be prepared with one part each of pine needle soil, vermiculite, leaf mold, and sand, or you can add coal slag and screened Akadama soil, Kanuma soil, volcanic rock and other particles. Repotting should be done about once every 1 to 2 years in the spring, and the necrotic old roots can be cut off with scissors when repotting. In addition, the nitrogen content of the soil should not be too high.

Watering requirements

If there is sufficient light, watering can be more casual. Normally, you can water the plant after the soil is almost dry, and make sure it is watered thoroughly. In hot summers and cold winters, you should water sparingly, wait until the soil is completely dry, and then water with a small amount of water.

About pruning

The dry old leaves should be trimmed off in time, otherwise the accumulation of old leaves will lead to bacterial growth and endanger the healthy growth of Qiuli. If the plant grows wildly or too tall, you can trim the top branches and leaves to shape it and control the height of the plant to maintain its beautiful image.

The editor specially reminds you that the top part of the cut plant can be inserted into sandy and slightly moist potting soil to take root and grow into a new plant after the wound is dried.

Reproduction method

The reproduction ability of Autumn Beauty is very strong, and the leaves or branches can be cut and propagated. When propagating, you can use a variety of methods such as inducing the growth of suckers and leaf cuttings. The breeding success rate is very high.

Precautions

Autumn lily is a gregarious plant. Once it grows in a group, the leaves on the lower branches will hinder ventilation, indirectly weakening the antibacterial ability of Autumn lily and making it easy for it to be infected by viruses. Therefore, when caring for Autumn lily, you should pay attention to disinfecting the substrate and do not keep it in a damp or waterlogged state for a long time.

Friends who like the fresh and lovely succulent autumn lily can grow a few pots of lovely succulent autumn lily according to the article introduced by the editor.