Silver Arrow

Growing habits of Silver Arrow

Native to South Africa. It prefers a warm, dry environment with plenty of light. It tolerates drought and partial shade, is afraid of waterlogging, and dislikes strong direct light.

Favorite temperature: 18-24°C

Watering: water once a week during the growing season

Light: full sun, ample

Propagation: cuttings

Pests and diseases: anthracnose

Combination suggestions: Sempervivum arachnoideum, Black Prince

Care tips for Silver Arrow

Repot every year in early spring. When the plant grows too tall, prune or pinch off the growing tips to lower the plant's shape; the cut top stems can be used for cuttings. In spring and autumn, with sufficient light and a large temperature difference, the leaf color turns red. It can be grown hydroponically; in spring, cut 10-15 cm stems, insert them in water or sand, and after rooting in 2-3 weeks, transfer them to a glass bottle for cultivation.

Watering: water once a week during the growing season, and once every 2-3 weeks at other times.

Potting soil: during the high-temperature summer dormancy and the semi-dormant state in winter, keep the potting soil dry.

Fertilizing: fertilize once a month with diluted cake fertilizer water or "Huiyou" 15-15-30 special fertilizer for potted flowers; do not fertilize in winter.

Propagation methods for Silver Arrow

Cuttings: cut plump top stems and leaves, 3-4 cm long, insert them into a sand bed, keep the room temperature at 18-20°C, and after 2 weeks they will root and can be potted up.