Purple pearl cultivation methods and precautions

1. Maintenance points

Purple pearls need plenty of sunlight, a cool and dry environment, and need to be carefully cared for during home maintenance!

Mixed soil:

Purple pearl needs to keep the soil relatively moist during its growth process. The soil is generally made of coal slag mixed with peat and a small amount of perlite, with a ratio of about 5:4:1, and a layer of river sand is spread on the surface of the soil. Or you can mix leaf mold, river sand, garden soil and slag in the ratio of 3:3:1:1.

Reasonable temperature control:

The most suitable temperature for the growth of warm purple pearl is 15-25 degrees, and not lower than 5 degrees in winter. Purple pearl has the habit of growing normally in winter and hibernating in summer, so you should pay attention to ventilation, heat dissipation and moisture dissipation in summer to reduce the occurrence of diseases and pests.

Sufficient light:

The purple pearl plant needs an environment with plenty of sunlight. Insufficient light will cause the leaves to grow too long and lose their luster. Only with sufficient sunlight will it have a short and strong plant shape, with compactly arranged leaves, appearing delicate and cute. There is less sunlight in winter, so the purple pearl should be placed in a sunny place indoors for maintenance.

Proper watering:

The growing season of purple pearl is from September to June of the following year.

The soil should be kept moist during the growing period, and water should be applied thoroughly when the soil is dry. When the air is too dry, you can sprinkle water around, but do not spray directly on the leaves, and do not cause water to accumulate on the leaves, as this will easily cause rot.

Reduce the frequency and amount of watering during summer dormancy.

Scientific fertilization:

More nutrients are needed during the growth period, and fertilizer is generally applied once every 20 days.

During the summer dormancy period, growth is slow or even non-existent, and the nutrients required are relatively reduced, so try to apply less or no fertilizer.

2. Reproduction method

There are two main methods of propagating purple pearls: cuttings and division. Cuttings are the more commonly used method in home cultivation. Cuttings are divided into leaf cuttings and stalk cuttings. Here is a brief introduction to the commonly used leaf cutting methods!

Leaf cuttings

Place the intact mature leaves flat on moist sand with the leaf surface facing up and the back facing down.

Place the flower pot in a cool place and observe. After 10 days, when small leaves and new roots grow, proceed to the next step.

Bury the new roots in the soil, expose them to more sunlight, and water and fertilize them appropriately. It won’t be long before new plants will grow!