The cultivation method of stone flowers
A collection of life tips about the cultivation of stone flowers, some useful experiences on how to grow stone flowers, and how to cultivate stone flowers. Keep reading for more information!
1. Soil: Stone flowers are not very demanding when it comes to environmental conditions, and they are relatively easy to cultivate. Potting soil can be mixed with 4 parts of decomposed leaf soil, 3 parts of limy materials (such as seashell powder, eggshell powder, old lime wall debris, etc.), and 3 parts of river sand.
2. Watering: Stone flowers require more water during the growing season, but should not be too moist, as it can easily grow moss, affecting the normal growth of the spherical leaves.
3. Sunlight: Stone flowers should be placed in a semi-shaded area or under 50% shade during the summer to enhance the beauty of the leaf color. In spring and autumn, when the temperature is not too high, they should be exposed to direct sunlight to facilitate photosynthesis and nutrient accumulation. In winter, they should be placed in a bright area indoors.
4. Temperature: The optimal growth temperature for stone flowers is between 15°C and 25°C. They are sensitive to high temperatures and humidity, and will enter a dormant state when the temperature exceeds 33°C in the summer. They dislike cold and frost, and the temperature should be maintained above 10°C during the winter. If the temperature drops below 7°C, they will also enter a dormant state. If the environmental temperature approaches 4°C, they may die due to frostbite.
5. Fertilization: Stone flowers need to be fertilized once every half month, but the fertilizer solution must not contaminate the spherical leaves. Fertilization should be paused after flowering in autumn.
6. Pests: Stone flowers are mainly affected by leaf spot disease and leaf rot, which can be treated with a 600x dilution of 65% zinc omethionate wettable powder. Pests include ants and root-knot nematodes. The invasion of nematodes can be reduced by changing the soil. To prevent ants, a pot-in-pot watering method can be used to prevent ants from reaching the tender and juicy spherical leaves.
The above is a specific introduction to the cultivation methods of stone flowers and how to grow them, hoping to provide some knowledge to netizens.