What to do when a living stone plant etiolates? The latest solution is here
Living stone plants have no stem, and their leaves grow directly out of the soil, short and sturdy, very cute, but this is a normally growing living stone plant. If a living stone plant etiolates, its leaves grow very tall, sticking out of the soil like a capital “Y”, making people not know whether to laugh or cry. Today Qinnong Web will introduce to you the causes of etiolation in living stone plants and the solutions.
1. Unsuitable light and ventilation
Living stone plants are native to highland areas and have very high light requirements. You must ensure sufficient light, but they cannot be exposed to long periods of scorching sun, otherwise there is a risk of sunburn. In addition, in summer, the native habitat of living stone plants usually has sea breezes blowing through it, so the air circulation is relatively good. Therefore, when we care for them, we must ensure enough light, provide some shade in summer, and at the same time place them in a fairly well-ventilated spot for growing, trying as much as possible to create a growing environment similar to their native habitat.
2. Improper watering
When growing living stone plants at home, you also need to pay attention to the issue of watering. It is usually recommended to water by soaking the pot, or when watering, hold the spray bottle close to the surface of the potting soil. Do not use a spray bottle to spray water directly at the living stone plant, as this very easily causes etiolation. Here Qinnong Web should say a bit more: in fact, for most succulents, especially rosette-shaped succulents, it is best not to use a spray bottle to spray water. Moisture may gather on the leaves, and especially in the leaf core area, water must never be allowed to accumulate, otherwise it will no longer be a problem of etiolation, but a problem of rot.
3. Improper handling
Living stone plants are a type of plant that sheds its skin. Sometimes people will artificially split open the gap between the old skins when a living stone plant shows signs of shedding its skin. This will make the old leaves of the living stone plant shift from a state of shrinking and drying to a normal growth state. The old leaves grow stronger and stronger, and the new leaves can only etiolate. Therefore, if you do not have considerable experience, it is best to let the living stone plant shed its skin naturally during the skin-shedding stage.
The above is the related content introduced by Qinnong Web about etiolation in living stone plants. Compared with other succulents, growing living stone plants is somewhat difficult, which also adds a lot of mystery to them and makes them one of the more popular succulents on the market.