How to grow Bryophyllum pinnatum well in summer? These care issues need attention

The name of this plant always reminds me of Wang Leehom's song, "Falling Leaves Return to Their Roots." Bryophyllum pinnatum is a plant with very strong vitality. It used to grow mostly in the wild, and the tall ones could reach the height of a middle school student, with elliptical leaves. It is a foliage plant very suitable for growing at home. How do you grow Bryophyllum pinnatum well? Summer is here, and you still need to pay attention to these issues!

1. Propagation methods

When caring for plants, we first need to understand their propagation methods. The common propagation methods for Bryophyllum pinnatum are cuttings and sowing. When taking cuttings, we generally choose May to June, select healthy leaves and insert them into the potting soil, and can water appropriately to keep it moist. If sowing, choose fine small seeds, and after burying them in the soil, they can sprout in about half a month.

2. Water and fertilizer requirements

Bryophyllum pinnatum does not have high water care requirements, so there is no need to busy yourself watering every day. Each time you water, let the soil in the pot dry out completely before watering. After watering, if you are worried about water accumulating in the pot, put it in a cool, windy place to let the water in the pot dry a little. When autumn comes, we need to control the water. As for fertilizing, this can start after Bryophyllum pinnatum enters its growth period, applying fertilizer once about every 20 days to a month. Be careful to keep the fertilizer concentration not too strong, otherwise it will burn the roots.

3. Pest and disease control

This plant can suffer from pests and diseases, such as gray mold or powdery mildew, etc. During care, we can use chili water or garlic water, using these strongly scented liquids to stop pest intrusions. At the same time, if we find that the plant itself has already developed pests or diseases, we should spray it with a mixture of fungicide or thiophanate-methyl.

4. Daily light

In spring and autumn, it can be exposed to light normally. In summer, be sure to shade it at noon, otherwise the strong midday light can easily cause the leaves to turn yellow and the plant to become short of water. In winter, keep its growing temperature above 0°C, and at the same time keep the potting soil moist. Basically, overwintering like this is stress-free.

Bryophyllum pinnatum is very suitable for growing at home, mainly because it is easy to care for and does not require too much worry. For beginners, it is definitely a first choice. What other plants suitable for beginners to grow can everyone recommend?