How to Plant the Thick-Leaf Plant? A Detailed Guide to Growing Methods

The thick-leaf plant is a succulent plant native to Africa, and it is now widely distributed in southern China, where many people grow it in pots. How is the thick-leaf plant best grown?

1. How to plant the thick-leaf plant

Mix leaf mold and sandy soil in a 3:1 ratio to prepare the potting soil; propagation is mainly by cuttings, and leaf cuttings will take root and sprout after one week; during normal care, place it in a spot with good sunlight as much as possible, and water it once every 3-4 days. Repot about every 3 months, and keep some of the old soil when repotting.

2. How to care for the thick-leaf plant

1. The thick-leaf plant has fairly strong adaptability, and the growing soil can be a mix of sandy soil and leaf mold.

2. It needs more water during the growing season; at this time keep the potting soil moist, but not waterlogged. When temperatures drop in autumn and winter, watering should be reduced. It blooms in winter, so watering should be strictly controlled, but do not forget to water.

3. The thick-leaf plant likes light. When there is sunlight, place it on the balcony for photosynthesis. However, it must not be exposed to harsh sun, as this can easily scorch its branches and leaves. Therefore, proper shade is needed in summer.

4. Fertilize once a month. When the stems and leaves grow too tall, pinch off the growing tips to lower the plant shape and encourage more branching. Renew the soil and repot every spring to maintain a graceful plant form.

5. The thick-leaf plant is mainly harmed by gray mold and powdery mildew, which can be sprayed with a 1000-fold dilution of 70% thiophanate-methyl wettable powder. Pests include scale insects and aphids, which can be killed by spraying a 1000-fold dilution of 40% dimethoate emulsifiable concentrate.

6. To let the thick-leaf plant grow lush branches and leaves and stay healthy, it can be pruned appropriately to maintain its original shape, cutting only old and yellowed branches and leaves. Do not cut too much at one time.

Growing the thick-leaf plant is fairly simple, and interested friends can give it a try.