How to Grow Monilaria obconica Succulents and Precautions
The Monilaria obconica is green in color and has two relatively thick leaves that look just like a rabbit's ears, which is very distinctive. Many people like to buy Monilaria obconica to grow at home, but there are also plenty of people who do not know how to grow it, so before growing it, you need to have a thorough and in-depth understanding of its growing methods.
How to Plant Monilaria obconica
1. Sowing time: The main sowing season in China is after September in autumn. Of course, you can also sow in winter or spring. Generally, the best temperature is controlled at 12 to 15°C at night and 24 to 27°C during the day.
2. Sowing pot: Use a 6-8 cm shallow pot for sowing. Clay pots and plastic pots are both fine. Leave a distance of 1-2CM between the soil surface and the rim of the pot.
3. Sowing soil: Use soil that is loose, breathable and has good water retention. Generally, the main ingredients include nutrient soil, peat soil, akadama soil, kanuma soil, charcoal granules (for breathability), rice husk charcoal (for breathability), and a small amount of plant ash (containing various nutrients and trace elements). The auxiliary ingredients include hard coal cinders, coarse sand, perlite, vermiculite, fine pumice, etc. You can take several of these main and auxiliary ingredients, mix them, and sift them. Put the larger granules at the bottom (not too large) and the fine granules on top. Sprinkle a thin layer of fine granular soil of about one millimeter on the surface. For sterilization, use a microwave on medium power and medium temperature for five minutes, or you can also soak the pot in boiling water. Supply water from the bottom of the pot to soak it thoroughly. After the soil is completely soaked, you can sow (you can also use potassium permanganate for the soaking, which disinfects the seeds at the same time as sowing, though the concentration should be slightly higher).
4. Sowing: Monilaria obconica seeds are very small. When sowing, carefully and evenly scatter them on the soil surface. Do not cover them with soil. The seeds should be sown somewhat densely; never sow only a few seeds in a large pot. After sowing, you can cover the pot with a piece of glass. During high temperatures in the daytime, you can open a corner, and cover it well at night, keeping the humidity at 80 percent. Sowing is best done on sunny days; do not sow in rainy weather. If continuous rainy weather occurs after sowing, germination will be delayed (you can use a light bulb to illuminate and add warmth). After sowing, place the flower pot in a warm, humid place that can receive sunlight. Above 30°C, shade is needed. Seeds generally begin to germinate in 3 days, and some varieties' seeds will take about half a month to germinate. The germination period ends in about one month. After germination, special attention must be paid to management so they can grow well.
How to Grow Monilaria obconica Succulents
1. Suitable growing temperature. The suitable growing temperature for Monilaria obconica is generally 15-25°C, and not lower than 5°C in winter. When the temperature exceeds 35°C, the entire plant will wither and directly enter dormancy.
2. Soil. For artificial cultivation, peat, vermiculite, and perlite can generally be used, along with a relatively large amount of granular soil (good for drainage and breathability). Since the root system is well developed, use a relatively deep pot.
3. Water and fertilizer management.
Watering: During the growing period, water thoroughly after the soil dries out. No water is needed during dormancy.
Fertilizing: During the growing period, you can apply light fertilizer. Do not fertilize too frequently.
4. Propagation method. The main propagation method of Monilaria obconica is sowing, and it can also be propagated by division.
Precautions for Growing Monilaria obconica
1. Monilaria obconica goes dormant in winter. Wilting during the dormant period of Monilaria obconica is a normal phenomenon, not the death of the plant. Never throw away a withered plant.
2. Summer care for Monilaria obconica. The ears of Monilaria obconica are very delicate. In summer, avoid direct strong light, otherwise they are easily scorched. If the temperature is too high, the plant will also directly enter dormancy and will not wait until winter.
Causes of Root Rot in Monilaria obconica and Solutions
Causes: Poor drainage performance of the potting soil. Although Monilaria obconica has a well-developed root system and is not afraid of water, it is recommended to grow it in a relatively deep pot. However, the requirement is that the soil must have good breathability, and the flower pot has the same requirement. If the potting soil has poor drainage, but Monilaria obconica in the growing period needs a large amount of water, it is easy for water to soak the root system for a long time after watering, and the root system is prone to rotting. Pests and diseases: Root rot in Monilaria obconica may be caused by pests and diseases. Root rot disease, black rot disease, root-knot nematodes, and so on.
Solutions: Monilaria obconica has a well-developed root system, which forms a sharp contrast with the sprouts it sends out: one is a big block, and the other is small and delicate. After root rot occurs, first pull out the plant, clean the root system thoroughly, then cut off the rotten parts, and dry them in the air for two to three days. After the cuts heal, transplant it into a flower pot with suitable soil moisture. If the root rot is caused by pests and diseases, after cutting off the rotten parts, spray medicine promptly. Carbendazim can be used to drench the roots.
For sowing Monilaria obconica, you must first choose a suitable time, then do the work of preparing the soil, and finally sow at the right time. In the later stage of growing Monilaria obconica, staged treatment is needed, that is, the summer and winter care methods must be separated, and pest control also needs to be strengthened in the later stage.