How much is a pot of the succulent Echeveria peacockii? Detailed explanation of cutting methods and cultivation precautions
Blue Stone Lotus generally refers to Echeveria peacockii, a succulent plant of the Crassulaceae family and the Echeveria genus. The rosette is small to medium-sized, with a diameter of 10-15 cm. The gray-green leaves are covered with a layer of light blue frosty powder, and under conditions of sufficient sunlight and a certain temperature difference, they will turn pink. So, how much is a pot of the succulent Blue Stone Lotus? How to take cuttings? What should be noted in cultivation?
1. How much is a pot of the succulent Blue Stone Lotus?
According to Mr. Li from the Hunan flowers and trees market, Blue Stone Lotus on the market is generally around 5-15 yuan per pot!
2. How to take cuttings of Blue Stone Lotus?
Blue Stone Lotus can be propagated by both leaf cuttings and stem cuttings, and the survival rate is also relatively high. The operation methods of the two are fairly similar, but most people mainly use leaf cuttings, which are both simple and convenient and easy to keep alive. Just take off well-growing side shoots and insert them directly into a sand bed.
3. What should be noted when cultivating Blue Stone Lotus?
Blue Stone Lotus needs to receive sufficient sunlight for the leaf color to be vivid and for the plant shape to be more compact and beautiful. If there is too little sunlight, the leaf color will be pale, the leaf arrangement will be loose, the plant will stretch out, and the leaves will become thin. Blue Stone Lotus is a medium-to-large plant. Depending on its growth state, it can be repotted once every 1-3 years. The pot diameter can be 1~2 cun larger than the plant diameter, which can promote plant growth. The medium must be dry before watering, and slow-release fertilizer can be applied.
During the growing season, Blue Stone Lotus should be watered thoroughly. When the air is dry, water can be sprinkled around the plant, but water should not accumulate on the leaf surface, especially in the center of the leaf rosette, otherwise it will cause heart rot. In summer, when temperatures are high, shade appropriately, ensure ventilation, and reduce water; during the growing season, fertilize generally about once every 20 days.