Jianghu purple is a kind of succulent plant of gymniaceae, which is native to Africa. Like warm, semi shade, dry and sunny growth environment, drought resistance, cold resistance. Like warm, the best growth temperature is about 18 ℃ - 23 ℃, once the winter temperature is lower than 10 ℃, it can not survive.
Edo purple likes sunny growing environment and can endure half shade. In spring and autumn and winter, we should make Edo purple get enough light. In summer, when it is hot, we should shade it properly. Only in this way can we cultivate the plants with thick leaves, obvious white powder and clear purple brown spots.
In the vigorous growth period of Jianghu purple, i.e. spring and autumn, the basin soil should be kept moist but not ponding. Summer high temperature, to strengthen ventilation, moderate watering, so as not to cause excessive soil moisture, the base of the stem and leaf yellow rot.
Apply thin liquid fertilizer or inorganic compound fertilizer once a month. Fertilization should not be too frequent, too much
Change basin once a year in spring, basin soil should be loose and fertile, with good drainage, water retention properties of sandy soil.
Prune the plant to keep it in perfect shape.
As the root system of Edo purple is developed, a large flowerpot should be used for planting. The newly planted plant is maintained in a place with bright light and no direct sunlight, so it is not necessary to water too much water, and then carry out normal maintenance after it recovers.
Generally, cutting method is used in spring and autumn, and it can also be carried out when the temperature in winter is higher than 18 ℃.