How to Grow the Pink Taige Succulent and Its Propagation Methods
The Pink Taige succulent is one of the many succulent plants. Unlike some mini succulents, it is not small and compact; the Pink Taige belongs to the larger-sized varieties among succulents. It can grow extremely large over time, and it is dignified and elegant, making it a great choice for many succulent-growing enthusiasts. So how should the Pink Taige succulent be grown? Let's take a look.
How to Grow the Pink Taige Succulent
1. Potting soil
You can use peat mixed with coal cinder, river sand and other granules, and lay clean pumice on the soil surface. The basic principle for the soil mix is breathability, and the content of granular medium should be appropriately increased.
2. Light
The Pink Taige needs sufficient sunlight for the leaf color to be vivid, the plant shape to be more compact and attractive, and the leaves to be thick. If there is too little sunlight, the leaf color will be pale, the leaf arrangement will be loose, and the leaves will become thin.
3. Water
Generally speaking, the medium must be dry before watering again. In outdoor cultivation, once the temperature is higher than 35 degrees, the plant needs to be moved to bright, indirect light, the watering frequency should be gradually reduced, and watering should eventually stop (for example, under a ventilated glass roof). During the entire summer dormancy period, give little or no water. After the temperature drops in mid-September, gradually begin to restore the normal watering frequency. Pink Taige that has adapted to an outdoor environment can still grow normally in summer, and its dormancy is not very obvious. In winter, if the temperature can stay above 0 degrees, it can still be watered. Below 0 degrees, watering must stop and the plant should be moved to a warm indoor space or greenhouse, otherwise the plant will suffer frost damage or even die.
4. Fertilizing
Fertilize once every quarter, using a slow-release fertilizer for succulents.
Propagation Methods for the Pink Taige
1. Cuttings
Growers who care for the Pink Taige all know that leaf cuttings are generally still the propagation method used. This is because cuttings mean the plant has either developed black rot, become infested with pests, or grown leggy. No matter which situation it is, it is heartbreaking. The success rate of beheading and cutting the Pink Taige is not as high as that of leaf cuttings. However, with careful care, the success rate can still be raised a little. The potted soil for cuttings should not be too wet; a semi-dry state is sufficient. Choose a special succulent soil; sandy soil makes growth too slow. After beheading, leave it in a ventilated, shady place and wait for the wound to heal. After potting, do not water immediately. After an interval of 3-4 days, it can be watered and fertilized appropriately.
2. Division
The Pink Taige will produce small offsets at the base, making it especially suitable for division propagation. When cutting off the offsets, be sure to disinfect the scissors to prevent infection of the cut surfaces of the offsets and the mother plant, which could cause pests and diseases.
3. Leaf cuttings
Leaf cuttings of the Pink Taige can be done throughout the year. In winter and summer, the Pink Taige most easily drops leaves. As long as the leaves have not turned black and rotted, leaf cuttings can be done. Once the leaf cuttings succeed, you become a major Pink Taige grower. For leaf cuttings of the Pink Taige, pay attention to the moisture of the potted soil; a semi-dry potted soil is sufficient, otherwise the leaves easily turn to mush. After the leaf cuttings succeed, water only a small amount, and do not use spraying.
Will the Pink Taige Die After Blooming?
When succulents bloom, growers are often nervous and worried, because the thickness of succulent leaves is often affected, they become shriveled, and some even die. Although blooming in the Pink Taige also consumes a large amount of nutrients, there is no need to worry; it will not die, it just needs a period of recovery. During the flowering period, fertilize appropriately and water appropriately. As long as it eats and drinks its fill, blooming a few small flowers will not affect the beauty of the leaves.
Reasons the Pink Taige Drops Leaves
1. Black rot
The Pink Taige is prone to black rot disease; the stem turns black, and then the leaves drop. Leaf drop generally starts from one side, then slowly turns it completely bare.
2. Too much water
The Pink Taige is a succulent that prefers a semi-dry environment. It should not be watered too much. If water accumulates in the potted soil, it will cause root rot and leaf drop.
3. Frost damage
The Pink Taige is slightly cold-tolerant, but in winter when the temperature is below 0°C, certain cold-protection measures are still needed, and it must not be watered. Otherwise, after the leaves suffer frost damage, they will easily drop.
From the introduction above, do you feel more confident about growing the Pink Taige succulent? As long as you carefully take care of the Pink Taige succulent, it will not grow too poorly, and it may even give you a different kind of surprise. Would you like to grow a pot of it?