Habits of Fushou jade

Fushou jade is a succulent plant of the genus lithophora in the family armeniaceae, and its growth period is autumn and winter

Fushou jade is native to South Africa. It likes a warm, dry and sunny environment. The most suitable growth temperature is 15 ~ 25 ℃

Fushou jade is drought resistant and afraid of ponding. It can be watered every 3 weeks during the growth period to keep the basin soil slightly wet. It is not resistant to cold. It should be moved to a sunny place indoors for maintenance in winter

The common propagation methods of Fushou jade are cutting and sowing

Planting and maintenance skills of Fushou jade

Maintenance skills of Fushou jade

Change basin: change the basin every 2 years. When changing the basin, use rotten leaf soil, culture soil and coarse sand, and add a small amount of cow dung or bone meal. Note that the root system of Fushou jade is few and shallow. After changing the basin, put a layer of pebbles on the surface of the basin soil, which is both beautiful and supportive

Watering: keep the basin soil moist during the growth period, and properly shade in high temperature in summer to reduce watering. Keep the basin soil slightly moist after cooling in autumn and slightly dry in winter

Fertilization: fertilize once half a month during the growth period. Use rotten liquid fertilizer or special organic fertilizer for meat. Stop fertilizing after flowering in autumn

Note: in spring, Fushou jade will molt, and there will be a layer of white dead leaves on the surface. At this time, it is necessary to properly control the water to make it recover slowly

Propagation method of Fushou jade

Sowing: pot sowing is often carried out in early spring and early summer, and the temperature is controlled at 19 ~ 24 ℃. Germination can be carried out 7 ~ 10 days after sowing. Fushou jade is sold. It grows slowly and is difficult to maintain. Watering should be careful, pay attention to warm winter and cool summer. It can bloom 2 ~ 3 years after sowing

Suggestions for planting combination: bear boy and rainbow jade