The plant known as Kuai Dao Luan Ma actually has a flower name too

Habits of Kuai Dao Luan Ma

Kuai Dao Luan Ma is a succulent plant in the genus Kuai Dao Luan Ma of the family Aizoaceae, and winter is its period of vigorous growth.

Kuai Dao Luan Ma is native to South Africa and likes a warm, dry and sunny environment. The optimum temperature for growth is18~24°C; if the temperature is too high, the plant will wilt.

Kuai Dao Luan Ma is not cold-tolerant, is tolerant of drought and partial shade, and can take full-day sunlight; provide appropriate shade during high summer temperatures. During the growing period keep the potting soil slightly moist, watering once a week.

Common propagation methods include sowing and cuttings.

Planting and care tips for Kuai Dao Luan Ma

Care tips for Kuai Dao Luan Ma

Repotting: repot once every1~2years, in spring. When repotting, change the soil at the same time; choose a mix of peat soil and coarse sand for the potting soil, and add a small amount of bone meal to the soil.

Watering: water the succulent moderately during the growing period, once a week. In summer, when temperatures are high and air humidity is low, replenish water promptly, and you can also mist to increase air humidity. In winter keep the potting soil dry. In addition, during the flowering period, water needs to be replenished appropriately, otherwise the flowers will easily wither.

Fertilizing: fertilize once a month during the growing period.

Pests and diseases: during the flowering period of Kuai Dao Luan Ma, the plant is weak and susceptible to aphid damage, which can be sprayed with a50%Mieyawai2000-times solution. Kuai Dao Luan Ma can also be attacked by leaf spot disease, with brown spots appearing on the leaves; spray65%mancozeb wettable powder600solution for prevention and control.

Propagation methods for Kuai Dao Luan Ma

Sowing: sow in spring, keeping the temperature at19~24℃。

Cuttings: when the plant is growing well (during the growing period), cut off a leafy branch for cuttings; after letting the branch dry naturally in a shady place for1~2days, insert it into a sand bed, otherwise the branch will easily rot. After cutting, keep the potting soil slightly moist.

Suggested planting combinations: Zhaobo, white Sedum lineare.