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Cultivation methods and precautions of Kalanchoe

Skyler White
2020-06-30 16:21:23
Soil: it is suitable for growing in humid sandy soil environment. Light: usually, try to let it bask in the sun as much as possible, but in summer, you still need to block the sun to avoid exposure. Temperature: it is suitable for growing in the environment of 18-20 ℃. Moisture: it is more drought resistant, do not water too much when curing, usually 2-3 times a month.

I. maintenance method

1. Soil: it is suitable to grow in the sand environment with good drainage. When preparing potted soil, you can use the soil made of rotten leaves and peat ash. Then add some river sand, shell powder, etc. to mix it.

2. Flowerpot: the garland dishes tend to be small flowerpots. When choosing flowerpots, it's better not to choose flowerpots with simple and durable production methods. You can choose some small flowerpots with good drainage and air permeability. For example, pottery basin and purple sand basin.

3. Light: it prefers sunshine. Usually, it can get more sunlight to ensure its healthy growth. It is afraid of exposure. If it is in summer, it needs to be temporarily moved to a cooler place to avoid being exposed to the sun. Let it receive normal sunshine in other seasons.

4. Moisture: it does not need more moisture, because it needs to maintain a dry environment. So it is not suitable to water more, generally three times a month. In spring and summer when the weather is hot, we should properly water more water, so that the leaves will not be short of water.

2. Cultivation techniques

1. Reproduction: it can be sown all year round. However, the best planting season is winter, so that the planting can fully grow in winter and spring, and also help it spend summer. Use cutting method to insert into the soil to avoid shade, it can take root and sprout in two weeks.

2. Pruning: in order to keep the shape of the potted vegetables beautiful and generous, it is necessary to prune them regularly to cut off the branches and leaves that are too close to each other. In this way, we can keep the flowers full of nutrients.

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3. Problem diagnosis and treatment

1. Leaf blight: it will be affected by leaf blight, and spots will appear on the leaves. After the onset of the disease, should be timely excised, and the use of carbendazim spray treatment.

2. Insect damage: it will be damaged by Ostracoda. After growing insects, you can use a small brush to drive them away, and use imidacloprid to kill larvae and protect potted plants.

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4. Other issues

1. Whether it can be cultured indoors: because it likes to be dry, it is recommended to raise it indoors in a dry place. Ventilate frequently during maintenance.

2. Is there any toxicity? It is toxic and has low nutritional value, so try not to use it.

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