How to take care of the newly bought Thousand Buddha Hands

1. Soil

First observe the condition of the soil in the pot. If there are any lumps or hardening problems, change the soil in time. You can use a mixture of peat soil and perlite to prepare planting soil. If you find it troublesome, you can directly buy special soil for succulents on the market. When repotting, be careful not to damage the roots and handle the plant with care.

2. Environment

It has relatively high requirements for the environment and is a succulent that likes light and warmth. It is best to place it in a location with sufficient sunlight, such as a balcony, and not in a semi-shaded place. The best temperature is around 18-25℃, and it needs to be properly kept warm in winter. In summer, provide shade and avoid direct sunlight on it. You can spray water on it and the surrounding space frequently to increase the humidity of the environment and facilitate its growth.

3. Watering

Don't water it when you just buy it. It is relatively drought-resistant. Don't water the newly planted Thousand Buddha Hands in a small pot. Keep the soil dry and let it adapt for a while. After it starts to grow, keep the soil moist, but do not allow water to accumulate in the pot, and water in small amounts. It grows slowly in winter, so you need to water it less, once a month.

4. Fertilization

When you first buy it, you should pay attention to controlling the fertilization, and it is best not to apply any fertilizer. Wait until it adapts to the new environment and resumes growth before starting to fertilize. It does not like fertilizer very much. Fertilizing once each in spring, summer and autumn is enough for its growth. If too much fertilizer is applied, the leaves may become loose and soft. Don't rush to apply fertilizer right after repotting, as this can easily burn the roots or cause the problems mentioned above.

5. Pruning and cuttings

When it grows too long and affects maintenance, it needs to be pruned. The pruned leaves can be used for cuttings and re-inserted into a new pot. After a period of time, it will grow roots and become a new seedling.