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Culture method of succulent red lotus

Lydia Rodarte-Quayle
2020-07-09 08:49:08
The selection of soil is the basis of culture. Generally, red lotus is cultivated in soft soil with good water retention performance. It likes the sun very much. In spring and autumn and winter, it can be exposed to full-time sunlight. In summer, it needs to be properly shaded. In the growing period, when the basin soil is dry, it will be watered thoroughly, and water will be cut off in winter. The growth period is 20 days. The best temperature is 15-5 degrees, which can not be lower than 5 degrees in winter.

The soil is suitable.

The selection of soil is the basis of breeding, generally with soft texture and good water retention performance. Peat soil can be mixed with half of the granular soil, and a proper amount of bone powder can be added.

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It likes the sun very much. The light intensity in spring, autumn and winter is not very strong. In these three seasons, it can be exposed to the full sun, but in summer, it is afraid of the hot sun, so it needs to be properly shaded. This condition is very important. If it can't be met, the color of the blade will be lighter, the blade will be elongated, and the shape will not be so beautiful

3. Water properly.

It can stand the drought, so it doesn't need to be watered too much. In the growing period, when the basin soil is dry, it will be watered thoroughly to keep the basin soil moist. When the surrounding air is dry, spray water around to avoid water accumulation. From the end of autumn began to gradually cut off water, the whole winter is basically not watered.

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4. Proper fertilization

It's very fat loving and needs nutrients to maintain its growth. In the growth period, it is usually applied once every 20 days. In the dormancy period, it needs to be suspended. Excessive application makes the root unable to absorb.

5. Temperature control

The best temperature is 15 - 5 degrees. It can't be lower than 5 degrees in winter.

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