The chaotic habit of sharp knife
Fast knife random hemp is a succulent plant of fast knife random hemp in apricot family, and its vigorous growth period is in winter
Originated in South Africa, it likes a warm, dry and sunny environment. The optimum temperature for growth is 18 ~ 24 ℃. If the temperature is too high, the plants will wilt
The sharp knife is messy, not resistant to cold, drought and semi shade. It can be exposed to sunshine all day, and it can be properly shaded when it is hot in summer. Keep the basin soil slightly wet during the growth period, and water it once a week
The common breeding methods are sowing and cutting
Planting and maintenance skills of fast knife hemp
Maintenance skills of quick knife tangle
Changing basin: changing basin every 1 ~ 2 years, in spring. When changing the basin, the soil shall be changed at the same time. The basin soil shall be mixed with peat soil and coarse sand, and a small amount of bone meal shall be added to the soil
Watering: water the meat moderately once a week during the growth period. In summer, when the temperature is high and the air humidity is low, it is necessary to replenish water in time, or spray to increase air humidity. Keep basin soil dry in winter. In addition, proper water supplement is needed during flowering, otherwise the flowers are very easy to wither
Fertilization: fertilize once a month during the growth period
pests and diseases: fast fried dough twist, flowering period, weak plant, easy to be aphid damage, can be 50% aphid Wei 2000 times solution spray. Quick knife tangle will also be affected by leaf spot disease. There are brown spots on the leaves. 65% mancozeb wettable powder 600 solution can be sprayed for control
Propagation method of fast knife hemp
Sowing: sowing in spring, control the temperature at 19 ~ 24 ℃
Cutting: when the plant grows well (growth period), cut the branches with leaves for cutting, and insert the branches into the sand bed after natural drying in the shade for 1 ~ 2 days, otherwise the branches are easy to rot. After cutting, keep the basin soil slightly wet
Suggestions for planting combination: Zhaobo and Baifo Jia