How do you care for a Crystal Plant (Haworthia cymbiformis) in summer? Besides watering frequently, you also need to master these care tips

The Crystal Plant is a small succulent, also called the "Treasure Plant." This succulent originally comes from South Africa and likes warm, humid environments, and it is very drought-tolerant. Its usual growing temperature is best around 20 degrees. Because it is relatively small, most succulent enthusiasts like to grow it on windowsills at home or on office desks. This kind of plant is also very easy to care for. For summer Crystal Plant care tips, besides watering frequently, what else should you do?

First, when planting, we should choose soil with good drainage for the plant, and it should also be loose and fertile, preferably with a certain amount of nutrients, so that the Crystal Plant has sufficient nutrients right after planting. If you cannot find this kind of soil, we can mix homemade fertilizer into the soil, which can ensure healthy growth during the germination period.

Then, when we water the Crystal Plant, we should pay attention to reducing the amount of water. This plant itself is relatively drought-tolerant, so each time we water, we can lengthen the watering interval. For example, watering every 3-5 days is fine. Of course, it should also depend on whether the potting soil is dry or wet. You cannot say that if the potting soil is still wet, we should water just because the time has come. The main thing is to judge according to the actual growth conditions of the plant. In summer, watering should be done in the cool morning or in the evening after the sun has set, avoiding the high temperatures at noon, so as to prevent the water temperature from being too high and scalding the roots of the succulent. In winter, because the temperature is generally lower, it is best to choose noon for watering.

Next, light is also very necessary for the growth of succulents. Many friends who care for succulents like to grow them outdoors, so that light can shine on the succulents as much as possible, creating full-sun conditions. Therefore, in spring and autumn, we can gradually let the succulent be exposed to outdoor growing. The more light there is, the more emerald-green and translucent we can make the Crystal Plant. Of course, at noon in summer, direct light should be avoided. If the light is too strong, the temperature will rise, and then the succulent may go dormant, and then we will not be able to see the beautiful and lovely succulent growing.

Some friends may ask whether we need to fertilize when caring for succulents. In fact, succulents basically do not need fertilizing, though of course it depends on the situation; it is not so absolute. So we can reduce fertilizing the Crystal Plant, but after it enters the growing season, applying fertilizer 1-2 times at the beginning and end of the month is very good for its later growth.

That is all for the care of the Crystal Plant and its summer maintenance. Friends, are you eager to grow a pot at home or on your desk to refresh your mind and wake you up?