What to do when the leaves of Sedum spurium 'Dragon's Blood' (Little Ball Rose) wither and curl? Grow it this way to bring out the purplish-red color

Little Ball Rose is a light-loving succulent. Under sunlight, Little Ball Rose turns bright red, and from a distance it looks like clusters of roses, hence the name. Many people find that when growing Little Ball Rose, it fails to color up or the leaves wither. Actually, solving these problems is quite simple.

What to do when the leaves of Little Ball Rose wither and curl

1. Repot and trim the roots: No matter which of the above methods caused it, you must repot in time, move the plant to a new pot, trim the root system, replace with loose soil, and replant. If your plant's root system is growing poorly, you can use the water-culture root-inducing method, and once new roots grow, just replant it.

2. Acclimate the pot: For a newly purchased plant, after replanting it must be acclimated. This takes at least 1 month.

3. Control watering: As the saying goes, there are no plants that cannot be grown well, only lazy owners. On the issue of watering plants, Huaxianer thinks moderation is enough: do not water too much, but also do not go a long time without watering.

How to grow Little Ball Rose into a purplish-red color

1. Ensure plenty of sunlight. Sunlight is the most important factor in turning Little Ball Rose purplish-red. Autumn sunlight is not very strong, but it is more than enough to bring about the color change. Place the plant on a south-facing or west-facing balcony or by a window to fully receive sunlight. Depending on the growing environment, if the local day-night temperature difference is relatively large, Little Ball Rose will turn a delightful blood-red. If the local climate does not allow it, you can control it artificially.

2. Reduce watering. The watering principle for Little Ball Rose is to water when dry and let it dry out between waterings; if it is not dry, do not water. However, to grow a purplish-red Little Ball Rose, you have to take an unusual path and be ruthless: appropriately reduce watering, keeping it moist but not wet. Although this degree is hard to grasp, as long as you control it well, growing a purplish-red one is not a problem.

3. Propagate at the right time. Timely pruning and propagation during care is also very important. Because after Little Ball Rose grows for a period, the stem nodes elongate and the lower leaves fall off naturally. At this time you can behead it to ensure the integrity of the plant shape, and the cut branches can be used for cuttings. This preserves the mother plant of Little Ball Rose and also cultivates pups.

Reasons for the leaves of Little Ball Rose withering and curling

1. Poor root growth: We all know roots are the foundation of plant growth. Although the root system of Little Ball Rose is relatively short, it is still better than none. Do not look down on it: this thin, weak root system has very strong absorption capacity. However, once the roots have not grown well, no matter how excellent the external factors are, it is of no help; the leaves will quickly wilt, and you must immediately trim the roots and repot.

2. Improper watering: Watering plants is relatively important. Too much water is no good, and too little water is no good either. If you water too much, there is an element of accidental overwatering here. If you accidentally overwater, stop quickly and move the flower to a ventilated place. Conversely, if you never water and it is about to die of drought, the leaves of Little Ball Rose will also wither.

How to make Little Ball Rose fill its pot

1. Sunlight and temperature: To fill the pot, you must first achieve one thing: good enough sunlight and a large enough temperature difference. If conditions allow, it is recommended to keep the plant outdoors. If you cannot achieve a large temperature difference, then let the succulent enjoy the sunlight well. However, do not expose it to excessive sun in summer, otherwise your efforts will be wasted. In summer, place it in a ventilated, shaded place as much as possible, or indoors in an air-conditioned place, and appropriately reduce a little scattered light. If it grows leggy, then let it grow a little leggy; as long as the green mountain remains, there is no fear of no firewood.

2. Fertilizer and water: Follow the principle of preferring dry over wet, and apply thin fertilizer frequently, avoiding watering when the midday temperature is relatively high. When watering, do not water only the surface of the potting soil, otherwise over time the soil will easily become compacted. As for fertilizing, the premise is that your soil must be fertile. When planting, be sure to add a small amount of base fertilizer to the soil. If you find it troublesome, just go directly and buy prepared potting soil.

3. Pest control: Actually, Little Ball Rose has relatively few pests. But if the care environment is improper, diseases and pests can appear. Therefore, before the hot weather arrives, spray fungicide in time, ensure good ventilation, and once pests are found, control them promptly.

When Little Ball Rose shows withered leaves, it is generally caused by watering, or there is a problem with the roots. Find the cause and then make corrections. If it is because it does not color up, it is generally caused by insufficient light, so you can give it more sun.