How to Grow String of Coins? A Full Breakdown of the Latest Cultivation Methods
String of Coins is a very cute-looking succulent, and it also carries a special meaning, symbolizing a full string of wealth. More importantly, it is very popular in the market, so its sales are very good. Nowadays, many flower growers basically all cultivate String of Coins, since who would give up a cultivation project that can make money? So today let us take a look at the cultivation methods for String of Coins.
1. Soil Selection
We all know that succulents are very easy to keep alive, and their reproductive capacity is also extremely strong. String of Coins is the same. It does not have excessive requirements for the cultivation soil, but experienced flower growers all choose to plant it in relatively loose soil that is rich in nutrients, contains fairly abundant organic matter, and is slightly acidic. This kind of soil has good permeability and is not prone to compacting, so the survival rate of String of Coins cultivation will also be higher.
2. Scientific Planting
There are many propagation methods for String of Coins, such as seed propagation, leaf cutting propagation, stem cutting propagation, and division propagation. When planting, the temperature of the planting site is best controlled at around 20 to 32 degrees, and at the same time there should be sufficient light, but the light intensity must not be too strong. There should be a certain shade board, so that it can better take root and develop.
3. Fertilizer and Water Management
The growth of String of Coins requires sufficient nutrients, especially during its growing period. Basically, it needs to be fertilized about once every half a month. When fertilizing, it must be watered, so that the concentration of the fertilizer can be diluted. This is beneficial for the absorption by the root system of String of Coins, and will not damage the growth of its roots, or a relatively dilute liquid fertilizer can be used directly. String of Coins is a succulent that likes both moisture and drought, which means it can survive without watering for many days. In spring and autumn, generally water once a day, and the amount of water each time should not be too much. In summer, the water requirement will be slightly higher, generally applying 10 percent more water on the original basis. In winter, if the temperature is too low, watering can be stopped.
4. Pruning and Shaping
String of Coins is a relatively popular ornamental succulent nowadays. In order to make money after they grow up, they naturally need more careful care. During growth, they will grow many excess branches. In order to maintain their beauty, flower growers generally keep pruning them continuously during their growth process, so that they grow into the ideal shape.
5. Pest and Disease Control
The most common disease of String of Coins is gray mold, which is a fungal infection disease. It mainly harms the growth of the entire String of Coins plant. In the early stage of the disease, gray-brown spots appear on the branches of String of Coins, and then as the condition worsens, they gradually deepen, until the entire plant rots. We can use carbendazim for prevention and control. Secondly, there is also root rot, which is mainly caused by excessive water, so strengthening water management is enough.