Growing Pachyphytum 'Dongmeiren' at home: sprinkle a little of this into the soil, and no bugs in summer

To grow Pachyphytum 'Dongmeiren', use loose, well-draining soil. In spring and autumn, ensure plenty of water; in summer and winter, control the amount of watering, and water thoroughly. Give it a growing environment of 18-25°C, and do not let the temperature exceed 35°C. It can be propagated by leaf cuttings, which is easy to do and has a high survival rate.

1. Growing environment

1. Soil: To grow Pachyphytum 'Dongmeiren', use loose, well-draining soil; you can mix peat, coal cinders and perlite.

2. Watering: In spring and autumn, ensure plenty of water; in summer and winter, control the amount of watering. Water thoroughly, and wait until the soil is dry before watering again. If you water too much, it will easily drop its leaves.

3. Temperature: The suitable growing temperature for Pachyphytum 'Dongmeiren' is 18-25°C. In summer, do not let the temperature exceed 35°C; as long as the winter temperature does not drop below 5°C, it can overwinter successfully.

2. Propagation methods

Leaf cutting propagation: From a relatively robust plant, twist off a leaf to propagate. Prepare the growing medium, and lay the leaf flat on the soil; it does not need to be inserted into the soil. In one week it will grow roots, and then it will grow into the soil on its own. At this point, water appropriately, just spraying evenly, and once it matures it can be divided into separate pots.

3. Common pests and diseases

Pachyphytum 'Dongmeiren' is very easy to care for and generally does not suffer from pests or diseases. You can also sprinkle some carbofuran into the soil when summer or winter arrives, which can prevent pests and diseases very well.