How to grow the Nine-tailed Fox succulent to overflow the pot?

Nine-tailed Fox Succulent is a succulent plant native to South Africa. Its leaves are forked into nine parts, like nine tails, hence the name. Its colors include red, pink, yellow, white and many other variations, which is very beautiful. So how do you grow the Nine-tailed Fox succulent to make it bloom full of flowers? Let’s take a look below.

1. Soil

Try not to choose heavy granular soil, but choose sandy soil with good air permeability and drainage. You can mix peat soil and perlite in a 1:1 ratio, or use peat soil mixed with some granular soil, and then add some granular slow-release fertilizer to enhance soil fertility and promote plant growth.

2. Watering

Nine-tailed fox is a succulent plant of the Cactaceae family. It is relatively drought-resistant, but it also needs proper watering, not too much or too little. In spring and autumn when the growth is faster, if the soil in the pot is light or the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, water it thoroughly, but avoid waterlogging. The summer and winter seasons when growth is slow are its dormant period. We need to reduce watering or even stop watering to prevent root rot. The frequency of watering can be determined according to your specific maintenance environment.

3. Lighting

The nine-tailed fox succulent plant needs plenty of sunlight and can be placed on a balcony or in a well-lit location indoors for maintenance. The nine-tailed fox will bloom in summer and autumn. It can be maintained in full sunlight in spring, winter and autumn, but it needs appropriate shade in the summer to avoid strong sunlight. If there is insufficient light, the plant will easily grow too tall and lose the beauty of the nine-tailed fox.

4. Temperature

The suitable growth temperature for nine-tailed fox is 15-30 degrees Celsius. In summer, avoid direct sunlight and high temperatures, and place it in a well-ventilated and low-humidity place. In winter, keep the temperature above 10 degrees. Avoid low temperatures to prevent frostbite on the plants. Place them in a warm location indoors and expose them to sunlight during the day.

5. Fertilization

When caring for the nine-tailed fox, in order to facilitate fertilization, you can choose Dr. Huacao's succulent plant household controlled-release slow-release fertilizer. Sprinkle a little in the flowerpot every 60-70 days. It can supplement the nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium needed by the plants, and it can be controlled for 120 days, providing succulents with balanced nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium elements for a long time, making the plants take root faster and stronger, and at the same time promoting the formation of flower buds.

6. Ventilation

A good ventilation environment can reduce the occurrence of diseases and pests, and at the same time promote the dry-wet cycle of the soil in the flowerpot and promote the growth of the root system. A ventilated environment can prevent the nine-tailed fox from rotting due to long-term exposure to a humid environment. When caring for the plant indoors, open windows regularly for ventilation, or use an air purifier to reduce indoor humidity and prevent diseases.

In general, the maintenance of the nine-tailed fox succulent plant requires us to master six aspects: soil, watering, light, temperature, fertilization and ventilation. With proper care, it will display its unique beauty on your balcony or in your garden.