How to grow chocolate bricks

1. Maintenance methods

1. Temperature: Chocolate bricks have a certain degree of cold resistance, but it is best not to spend the winter outdoors, especially in the north where it is completely impossible to spend the winter outdoors. It prefers a warmer environment and can usually grow unaffected in an environment above minus four degrees Celsius. The high temperatures in summer are completely acceptable as long as they are not too outrageous.

2. Watering: It has the same nature as succulents, so you can't water it too much. If you water it too much, it will easily lead to root rot and insect pests. Therefore, the soil only needs to be kept slightly moist. In summer, you can spray water mist on its branches and leaves. When watering in winter, it is best to wait until the soil is dry before watering.

3. Light: Normal growth requires warm light, but strong light in summer needs to be avoided. It will grow stronger and have more beautiful colors under sufficient light conditions. When the light meets the conditions, the color will be closer to chocolate.

4. Fertilization: Chocolate bricks do not have high requirements for fertilizer. The amount of fertilizer to be applied is determined based on the specific growth conditions. When applying fertilizer, it is best to choose special fertilizer for succulents. Fertilizer damage will easily occur if fertilizer is applied indiscriminately.

2. Breeding techniques

1. Reproduction: Leaves are the main way of reproduction. Select complete leaves and place them directly on moist soil, but do not bury them in the soil. The environment needs to be kept ventilated and not exposed to strong light.

2. Pruning: Chocolate bricks grow fastest in spring and autumn. In order to prevent them from growing too tall, you need to use the beheading method. During normal cultivation, you can also frequently cut off some branches and leaves that have no ornamental value.

3. Problem diagnosis and treatment

1. Disease: Black spot disease will occur, which will affect the color of the plant and reduce its ornamental value. You can use carbendazim solution to control the spread.

2. Pests: Nematodes can appear at the roots of plants due to excessive watering. They can be controlled by repotting and spraying with a dichlorvos solution.

IV. Other issues

1. Toxicity: It is non-toxic and has a peculiar appearance. You don’t have to worry about accidental poisoning.

2. Can it be grown at home? Absolutely. It is very ornamental because the appearance of Chocolate Square Brick is very different from other succulents.