How to grow the succulent Peach Egg (Graptopetalum amethystinum) so it quickly fills its pot? Detailed guide to seed propagation

The Peach Egg not only has a dreamy, lovely name, but is also small and exquisite with a cute shape, pinkish-white in color, looking plump and chubby, and is especially loved by everyone. So how should the Peach Egg be grown to fill its pot? Let's find out together below!

How to grow the succulent Peach Egg (quickly filling the pot)

1. Soil selection

The soil for growing the Peach Egg must be sufficiently fertile, so that it can absorb ample nutrients from the roots. Generally speaking, there are two soil mixing methods. One is to mix peat soil and coal cinder in a 2:1 ratio to make the potting mix. The other is to add perlite in addition to peat and coal cinder, mixing the three in a 1:1:1 ratio. This way, besides the soil, small particles are added, which makes the soil more airy and helps the Peach Egg's roots breathe, allowing it to fill its pot better.

2. Light and watering

Watering the Peach Egg is quite particular, but also quite effortless. The principle is that once the soil starts to feel dry, it should be watered, and when watering, just soak the soil through. With suitable moisture, the Peach Egg will fill its pot more easily. But if the moisture is too saturated, it can easily cause the Peach Egg's leaves to drop, which defeats the purpose. Also note that in the dry summer, you must not noticeably increase the frequency of watering; instead, slow down the evaporation of moisture in the soil by methods such as shading the Peach Egg.

As for light, the Peach Egg needs very ample light, so do not put it in a gloomy place. Sunlight will promote the growth of the Peach Egg's leaves and make them fuller. But in summer, be careful to avoid leaving the Peach Egg in the sun for long periods of exposure; move it moderately to a place without direct sunlight, and reasonably regulate light and watering so as to promote the Peach Egg filling its pot.

3. Pruning the branches and leaves

In spring, you can break off a few leaves from the side branches of the Peach Egg and place them in the soil, or cut off the leaves at its head and likewise place them in the soil. These broken-off leaves will take root in the soil, and after absorbing nutrients they will grow into new shoots. At the same time, after the Peach Egg is beheaded, the cut part easily grows new stems. This way, beheading both helps grow a new group of Peach Egg plants and promotes the regrowth of the original plant, producing more branches, thereby achieving the goal of filling the pot.

Peach Egg propagation method (sowing)

1. Soil mixing for sowing the Peach Egg. For sowing, you need to prepare the soil first. You can use peat soil, plus some coal cinder and perlite; you may choose some other media yourself, as long as the soil stays loose and well aerated.

2. Soaking the pot for sowing the Peach Egg. Place the sowing container in a water basin to soak, with carbendazim added to the water beforehand for disinfection. Soak to a depth of about one third; soaking the whole pot is not recommended. It is ready when water vapor appears on the surface of the soil, which generally takes a few minutes.

3. Sowing the Peach Egg. You can choose either spot sowing or broadcast sowing; broadcast sowing is recommended, because Peach Egg seeds are small and spot sowing is rather troublesome.

4. Covering with film for sowing the Peach Egg. After sowing, cover the sowing box with a layer of transparent film, whose purpose is to retain moisture and let light through. Then just place the container in a bright spot with indirect light.

Notes when growing the Peach Egg

1. Reduce watering when leaves drop. When the Peach Egg drops leaves, it is because there is too much moisture. At this point, the amount of watering should be reduced. The dropped leaves can be used for leaf cuttings and take root easily.

2. Strengthen light in spring, autumn and winter. Apart from a brief dormancy in the hot and humid weather of summer, the Peach Egg is basically growing the rest of the time and is suitable for outdoor cultivation, placed in a spot with ample sunlight. If it lacks light, the leaves will appear light green and become flat and sparse.

3. Sterilize the soil at high temperature. After mixing the soil, it is best to sterilize it at high temperature. Keep the size of the river sand spread on the surface at 3—5 mm.

Growth habits of the Peach Egg

The Peach Egg likes a warm, dry environment with ample sunlight, and prefers soil that is loose and well drained and aerated. The Peach Egg is fairly drought tolerant, has no obvious dormancy period, and can accept strong sunlight. With ample light, it takes on a deeper pink color, and its egg-shaped leaves look like ripe peaches, hence the name Peach Egg.

From the above, I believe everyone now knows the methods for growing the Peach Egg so it fills its pot! In fact, most succulents are very easy to grow, but they will not grow well if simply left unattended, so if you want to grow a beautiful and attractive Peach Egg, you still need to put in some effort!