How to take care of the newly bought Jinhuangxing

1. Soil

First observe the condition of the potting soil. If the soil quality is too poor, change the soil in time. You can use a mixture of peat soil and perlite to prepare planting soil, or you can directly use special soil for succulents. When repotting, you can lay a layer of broken tiles or gravel on the bottom to facilitate ventilation.

2. Environment

It has strict requirements on the environment. Although it is a light-loving succulent, it only likes scattered light. It is best to place it in a place with diffuse light, such as a living room with sufficient long light. In summer, it must be shaded and not exposed to direct sunlight. The best temperature is around 17-23℃. It is best to keep it in an air-conditioned room in summer and give it proper insulation in winter.

3. Watering

Don't water it when you just buy it. It likes a dry environment. Keep the soil dry to allow it to adapt for a while. Once it starts growing, water it once a week. You can water it more in summer, but don't let it accumulate water to avoid root rot. Water once a month in winter to prevent frostbite.

4. Fertilization

No fertilizer is needed before the potting is completed. Don't rush to apply fertilizer right after repotting, as this can easily burn the roots. Some thin fertilizer can be applied appropriately during the growing period. But if the soil itself is fertile enough, there is no need to apply fertilizer.

5. Loosen the soil and change the pot

You can loosen the soil or change the pot every year. It is best to change the pot. If you don’t want to change it, you have to loosen the soil. Carefully dig it out, cut off old and rotten roots, and remove any lumps of soil. Fill in the soil gaps and replant.