How to grow red succulent

Growth habits of red juvenile

Red basil is native to Mexico and is now cultivated in many places. She likes a sunny, cool and dry environment, tolerates partial shade, is afraid of waterlogging, and is also afraid of low temperatures and frost and snow, and avoids stuffiness and humidity. Over time, the stems will gradually become semi-lignified, and the leaves are normally green in color, but increased sunshine hours and greater temperature differences will cause the entire plant to turn reddish-brown, and it can also bloom small white flowers. Like most succulents, it grows in cool seasons and hibernates in high temperatures in summer.

Cultivation techniques of red juvenile

Lighting requirements

The growing season is from September of each year to June of the following year (the growing season can be long or short depending on the environment). During this period, the best growth of red juvenile is full sun. Flower lovers should try their best to maintain an environment with sufficient light for it, because this will prevent the plant from becoming loose, the nodes will be arranged compactly, and the red juvenile will grow into a lovely appearance. During the high temperature period in summer, good ventilation and proper shading are needed to avoid direct sunlight, otherwise the stems and leaves will be burned.

Soil requirements

The soil for red twig can be made by mixing coal slag, peat and a small amount of perlite in a ratio of 5:4:1, and laying small stones on the surface of the soil. Remember to keep the soil moist during the growing season, but not waterlogged.

Watering management

When the temperature is high in summer, the growth of the entire red twig plant will slow down or even stop completely. At this time, you need to control watering. Remember not to let it be exposed to rain, otherwise it will cause the plant to rot, which would be a pity. When the temperature drops below 5 degrees in winter, the water supply will be gradually cut off, and the city will basically be without water throughout the winter.

Temperature conditions

It is best to move it indoors in winter, not outdoors, and also make sure the indoor temperature does not drop below minus 4 degrees Celsius, otherwise the red basil may be frostbitten and dry up and die.

Trimming

The growth of red juvenile plant is relatively fast, and if it is kept for a long time, it will have many messy branches, so it needs to be pruned frequently during the maintenance process to maintain its beautiful shape.

How to breed red larvae

Red Zhier is a very easy to propagate variety. It can be propagated by leaf cuttings or beheading. Generally speaking, beheading is the most popular method. First, take healthy branches with growth points, cut them into sections about 3 to 5 cm high, and then plant them after the wounds have dried, or plant them directly in dry granular soil. Do not rush to water them, and give them a small amount of water after a few days. In this way, many small roots will easily grow between the leaves, and new growth points will sprout again at the place after beheading, making the whole plant more beautiful.

Common Problems and Solutions

Frostbite

If the entire plant is frozen and rotten, and the leaves have water-like spots, unfortunately it cannot be saved; if it is only partially frozen, then you only need to cut off the frozen part, place it in a ventilated place to dry, and after the cut end is dry, place it on dry sand to grow small fleshy parts.

Leaves in water

Usually, overwatering will cause the leaves to become transparent and fall off at the touch. Once you find waterlogged leaves, remove them immediately, stop watering and keep the soil dry.

Mildew phenomenon

Excessive watering, low temperature, poor ventilation or lack of a layer of gravel on the soil surface may cause mildew.

Succulent growth

Leggy growth of succulent plants generally refers to branches becoming slender and leaves also becoming slender and green. If the problem is not very serious, you can slow down their growth rate by controlling the water and let them get more sunbathing; if the problem is particularly serious, you can prune them to allow them to sprout new branches.

Spot problem

The spots on the leaves of Red Juvenile may be caused by direct sunlight burns in the summer. Secondly, it may be caused by diseases and pests. You can use tweezers to deal with the pests. If you can't find the pests or aphids or scale insects, it is recommended to use drugs to treat them.

Summary of Red Juvenile Breeding

This is all the introduction on how to grow the succulent plant Red Baby. I hope all flower lovers can grow a prosperous Red Baby.