Cultivation methods and precautions of Jixingmeiren

Soil requirements

The requirements of the star beauty on soil are not very strict. You can use coal slag mixed with peat soil, or choose ordinary willing soil plus sand. The soil preparation is relatively casual, as long as air permeability is the main consideration.

Water and fertilizer requirements

The star beauty is relatively drought-resistant and barren-resistant. Not applying fertilizer during the growth period will not have a big impact on its growth. However, it is recommended to apply a thin liquid phosphorus and potassium fertilizer once every 1 to 2 months to enhance the plant's disease resistance.

When watering, you should adhere to the principle of watering thoroughly when the soil is dry. The soil of succulents has strong water retention. When the soil on the surface of the pot is dry, you can water it! You can water continuously in summer, and extend the watering frequency and interval appropriately. Water once a month. Try not to soak the pot when watering. You can choose to water in the evening or at night. At other times, try to strictly control watering as much as possible to avoid watering the potting soil.

Temperature and light

The star beauty likes a dry, sunny environment. The most suitable temperature for its growth is 13~23℃, and the temperature in winter cannot be lower than 5℃.

The growing period can be full sun. When the sunlight is strong, the plant will become shorter and crawl on the ground. The color will also appear a very charming blue, which is very cute. If the light intensity is short and the plant is shaded for a long time, it will tend to grow tall, the leaves will not be compact enough, it will grow obviously too tall, and it will be more likely to fall over, becoming unsightly. Therefore, provide appropriate shade during the high temperatures in summer, but the shading time should not be too long.

Reproduction method

The propagation of the Star Beauty is generally carried out by cuttings, usually by branch cuttings and leaf cuttings. Spread the leaves and branches flat on the breathable and slightly moist soil surface and maintain them in a cool and ventilated place. They will soon take root. After taking root, they can be gradually exposed to direct light.

Breeding precautions

The star beauty does not require much water, only enough to meet basic growth. Therefore, when watering, you should pay attention to the principle of watering thoroughly when the soil is dry.

Both the temperature and light in autumn are more suitable for its growth, so it only needs to be placed in a sunny place.

The temperature is low in winter, so it is best to transplant the Star Beauty indoors for cultivation and maintain the indoor temperature at around 10℃ so that it can continue to grow.