How to Grow Qiuli Succulents into a Full Pot: Detailed Guide to Watering and Repotting

Qiuli has a relatively large form, with long and thick leaves, commonly seen in green and red. Qiuli is a variety introduced into China from abroad, and it is currently very popular among consumers on the Chinese market. Many people want to buy it, but they are not clear about how to grow it. Let's learn about it together below.

Qiuli Succulent Cultivation Methods (Tips for a Full Pot)

1. Jiqiuli is naturally fond of sufficient light. It needs 5-6 hours of light per day; sufficient light allows it to grow quickly and rapidly sprout side shoots.

2. Ensure a dry environment with good ventilation. Jiqiuli has poor adaptability to waterlogged environments, so the soil for growing Jiqiuli is best a sandy soil with good drainage, and pot cultivation must also maintain good drainage.

3. Water less; do not overwater to the point of waterlogging. Follow the principles of “dry then wet” and “not dry, not wet.” Increase watering frequency during the spring growing season, and water less during high summer temperatures to prevent root rot.

4. Choose a flower pot of appropriate size. If the seedling has already grown very large, a small pot cannot be used; switch to one size larger so the root system can grow better. Only when the roots grow well will its leaves burst out rapidly.

5. Use leaf-cutting seedlings to make a group planting. Jiqiuli has extremely strong leaf propagation ability. Choose its thick, robust leaves, or naturally fallen leaves, for leaf cuttings. The base of the leaf must be healthy and undamaged, then simply lay it flat on the soil. After small seedlings grow, transplant the small seedlings into one flower pot.

6. Carry out “beheading” in spring. Beheading Jiqiuli during the growing season can make it sprout more side shoots, and the cut-off part can also be planted in a flower pot. In spring it will grow especially fast, and results can be seen very quickly.

Qiuli Watering Tips

1. Watering principles. Jiqiuli plants have a high water content, so do not water too much; otherwise the roots will accumulate too much water, and in an overly humid environment the roots will rot very easily. Soil that is too wet and too much water will also make Jiqiuli leggy and dull in color, reducing its ornamental value, and in severe cases cause the plant to die. Be sure not to water when dry, and just water thoroughly each time.

2. Watering amount. Beginners growing Jiqiuli should best use a pot with drainage holes. Red clay pots have decent breathability and can be chosen. During normal watering, water thoroughly each time (with drainage holes it is easier to observe whether it has been watered through). If your Jiqiuli is grown outdoors, pay attention to draining accumulated water on rainy days, and do not choose glass pots. Glass pots absorb heat, have poor breathability, and make it hard to observe the watering amount; experts can do as they please.

3. Watering time. In spring and autumn, water normally, once about every 10 days or a week, and you can adjust the watering frequency yourself according to the weather. When summer temperatures are too high, move Jiqiuli to scattered light and begin to gradually stop watering; during Jiqiuli's entire dormancy period, do not water or water only a little. Although winter is cold, a small amount of water can also be given. But do not use misting or heavy watering, to avoid water accumulating in the leaf center and causing rot.

Precautions for Repotting Qiuli

There is quite a lot to pay attention to when repotting; improper operation can harm Qiuli. Any plant, as long as its roots are disturbed and soil is changed, must re-establish itself before resuming growth and adapting to the new environment. During this period the plant is very fragile, so extra attention must be paid to the growing environment; after repotting, if external conditions are unsuitable, such as high temperature or cold, it will affect its survival and may even cause it to die.

How to Repot Qiuli

1. Bring more soil. Transplanting with soil is easier to survive than bare-root transplanting. So when repotting, keep as much soil as possible around the plant roots, and avoid bare roots.

2. Do not damage the roots. If the original flower pot is a soft plastic pot (or paper cup), it is recommended to cut the plastic pot open, so the plant roots will not be damaged.

3. Do not repot often. Do not repot continuously within a short period. For ordinary plants, the interval between two repottings is about 1-2 years, but for plants still in the seedling stage, it depends on the growth situation.

4. Stop watering first. Stop watering 3-5 days before repotting; an overly humid environment is not conducive to repotting.

Actually, the method for growing Qiuli into a full pot is still quite simple, mainly carried out from several aspects such as light, soil, and fertilizer and water. In the later stage of cultivation, its management needs to be very strong. If you want to repot it, you need to be careful and meticulous; do not water before repotting, and best not damage the roots. These are all some small common-sense points.