How to water desert roses
As a star variety among succulent plants, Desert Rose is favored by horticulture enthusiasts for its unique flower shape and tenacious vitality. But it seems to be drought-tolerant, but it has hidden secrets in watering and maintenance. Mastering scientific water management can not only prolong flowering, but also avoid fatal risks such as root rot. This article will systematically analyze the core skills and emergency treatment plans for watering to help you cultivate healthy and straight desert roses. The golden rule for watering desert roses is controlled. Differences in watering in four seasons. The principle of "drying and watering" is maintained during the spring and autumn growth periods. High temperatures in summer need to shorten the watering interval to 5-7 days. During the winter hibernation period, water needs to be strictly controlled to keep the soil slightly dry. state. Special attention should be paid to completely stop water when the temperature is below 15℃. Four-step diagnosis method actual combat diagram pot weighing method: Judging by the change in the weight of the pot soil, the weight is reduced by about 30% when there is a lack of water; knocking method: the pottery pot is knocked with a crisp sound (water content is less than 15%), and water needs to be replenished; touching the soil method: Water when the fingertips penetrate into the topsoil for 3cm without any moisture; bamboo stick monitoring: 30 minutes after inserting the pot soil, observe, and immediately replenish water when the dry part of the bamboo stick exceeds 2/3. Desert Rose Waterlogging Emergency Treatment System Three-level Emergency Treatment System Mild water accumulation (yellowing leaves): Immediately raise the flowerpot to enhance drainage, strengthen ventilation and use fans to accelerate evaporation; Moderate water accumulation (stem softening): Remove the pot to remove rotten roots, soak in carbendazim and replace them with a new substrate of gold stone + red jade soil (2:1); Severe rotten roots (black base): Decisively chop off the heads for cuttage, retain healthy stem segments to dry for 3 days, and then insert vermiculite to promote the emergence of new roots. The key points for preventive maintenance are to choose a breathable red pottery pot (the pot diameter is 5 cm larger than the plant). The substrate is based on the ratio of coarse sand: volcanic rock: peat =4:3:3. Build a rainproof canopy in the rainy season, and regularly use 2000 times of hymoxazole to irrigate roots to prevent bacteria.
By establishing a scientific watering system of "observation-judgment-execution" and cooperating with rainy season protective measures, the number of desert roses blooming per year can be increased to 3-4 times. Bearing in mind the principle of "better dry than wet", the best time to replenish water is when the expanded water-storage sphere at the base is found to shrink. By mastering these tips, you can also make this desert elf shine in the square basin!