How to care for Orange Monroe seedlings?

Orange Monroe is a horticultural hybrid of Corolla and Snow Drops. It is very beautiful, with thick and compact leaves. It has great ornamental value after being colored. It is cheap and very easy to maintain, making it very suitable for novices. So how do you maintain Orange Monroe seedlings? Let’s take a look below.

1. How to care for Orange Monroe seedlings?

Orange Monroe seedlings should be planted in larger pots and peat soil. After ensuring that the roots have grown full into the pot, water and fertilize more frequently. Use water and fertilizer to promote growth so that the Orange Monroe can grow rapidly. In the early stage of maintenance, don't pay too much attention to the shape and condition, we just need to grow it.

In the later stage, change the flowerpot and soil of the grown Orange Monroe. For an Orange Monroe with a diameter of ten centimeters, grow it to 15 to 18 centimeters, and then repot it. Choose a smaller flowerpot and cultivate it with all particles. Clean up all the original roots and let it re-root. For Orange Monroe planted in small pots, fertilizing can be stopped and watering should be reduced. When growing in the open air, there is no need to water it and it depends on the weather.

2. Cultivation techniques of Orange Monroe succulents

1. Choose suitable soil: Orange Monroe succulents like loose, well-permeable soil. You can choose special succulent soil or mix your own soil. Generally speaking, the commonly used formula is a mixture of vermiculite or perlite crushed materials, garden soil and river sand in a ratio of about 2:1:1. You can also add an appropriate amount of leaf mold or humus to increase the fertility of the soil.

2. Control the amount and frequency of watering: Orange Monroe succulent is drought-resistant, so be careful to avoid overwatering when watering. Each time you water, make sure the soil is fully dry before watering again. The general interval is 7-10 days, depending on the temperature and humidity. When watering, water should be poured evenly on the soil surface to avoid watering directly on the leaves.

3. Control light and temperature: Orange Monroe succulent likes bright light, but is not very tolerant of too strong sunlight. During the high temperatures of summer, Orange Monroe can be placed in diffuse light or semi-shaded location to prevent its leaves from being sunburned. In terms of temperature, Orange Monroe adapts to warm environments, and the most suitable growth temperature range is 18-25 degrees Celsius.

4. Fertilization method: The nutritional requirements of Orange Monroe succulent are not high. You can choose organic fertilizer or special succulent fertilizer for fertilization. It is sufficient to apply fertilizer once every 2-3 months. Be careful to follow the dosage and frequency requirements of fertilizer to avoid over-fertilization which may lead to poor plant growth.

5. Pest and disease control: Orange Monroe succulent is relatively resistant to pests and diseases, but it still needs careful observation. If you notice leaves turning yellow, becoming soft, or showing signs of insect infestation, spray them with a plant-safe insecticide or cut off the affected parts.

That’s it