How to grow Zibao succulent plants?

Zibao Succulent is a very popular succulent plant with thick leaves and rich colors, which has high ornamental value. So how do you grow Zibao succulent plants? Let’s take a look with the editor below.

1. Soil

Zibao succulent plants mainly rely on their root growth to meet the growth needs of the entire plant. It is better to choose loose, fertile, breathable and well-drained soil. Generally speaking, you can use humus soil and add a small amount of perlite to help enhance the air permeability and drainage of the soil, thereby avoiding root rot.

2. Choose a pot

When planting Zibao succulents, you need to choose a flower pot with good air permeability, either a soil pot or a clay pot. If the appearance is exquisite, it will greatly enhance the ornamental value of the Zibao succulent plant. Note that after choosing the flower pot, you need to disinfect it with a carbendazim solution to avoid bacterial infection.

3. Seed selection and sowing

Select the seeds of Zibao succulent plants with full growth, place them in potassium permanganate solution for disinfection and sterilization, take them out and dry them for later use. Evenly sow the prepared Zibao succulent plant seeds in the soil, compact the surrounding soil, and cover it with a thin layer of soil. When watering, just water it thoroughly at one time, then place it in a cool and ventilated place and wait for it to take root and sprout.

4. Moisture

Zibao succulent plants have a certain degree of drought resistance and require less water. They only need to be watered once a week, or wait until the soil is dry before watering. The demand for water is relatively higher in spring, autumn and summer. The amount of watering should be reduced appropriately in winter to avoid waterlogging problems.

5. Lighting

The growth of Zibao succulent plants requires sufficient light conditions, and they must be exposed to sufficient light every day in spring and autumn. In summer, when the temperature is high, they should be placed in a shaded location away from strong direct sunlight. The temperature is low in winter, so you can just place it in a location with sufficient light indoors.

6. Fertilization

The growth cycle of Zibao succulent is divided into a growing period and a dormant period. During the growing period, Zibao succulent needs sufficient nutrients to support its growth, so fertilization is very important. Generally speaking, spring and autumn are the peak growth periods for Zibao succulents, and fertilizing is most effective at this time. In summer and winter, the Zibao succulent will enter a dormant period. At this time, fertilization should be reduced or even stopped to avoid affecting its normal growth.

The above is an introduction to how to grow Zibao succulent plants. After Zibao succulent plants have grown for a period of time, the nutrients in the soil will gradually decrease, and new soil needs to be replaced regularly. When changing the soil, you can mix the old soil with the new soil in a 1:1 ratio to ensure that there are sufficient nutrients in the soil.