How do you care for a Sempervivum arachnoideum so it grows into a full pot? Practical methods you need to master
Sempervivum arachnoideum is a very beautiful and popular succulent. It is deeply loved for its very pretty shape, which looks like the lotus throne of Guanyin in full bloom, with one large rosette in the middle and many adorable small rosettes around it. The technical requirements for growing this plant are not very high, but if you want to grow it into a full pot, you still need to know a few little tips. So below, Shuashuai will teach everyone how to get a Sempervivum arachnoideum to grow into a full pot!
If you want a Sempervivum arachnoideum to grow into a full pot, you must strictly control its growing conditions. So below, Shuashuai will explain a few minimum standards:
1. Soil
The potting soil should be loose and breathable, and the soil's drainage should be good. For the soil, you can choose a mixed soil for growing it. The soil can use half leaf mold or peat soil and half coarse sand or vermiculite, and then you can add some calcium-rich substances, such as bone meal, etc. After mixing and preparing it, it is ready to use. Right after preparing it, you do not need to water too much in the early stage, because the freshly prepared soil is very moist, so there is no need to water. Just keep it in a semi-dry state.
2. Temperature
Sempervivum arachnoideum likes a warm, humid and semi-shady growing environment. It is best to keep its growing temperature between 20-30 degrees. When growing it in winter, control the temperature at 15 degrees. In summer, the nighttime temperature cannot be lower than 5 degrees, and during the day it needs to be above 15 degrees. Only by keeping the temperature within this range can you ensure its smooth growth. Otherwise, if the temperature is too low, the plant will be damaged by freezing. In addition, it is more suitable to place it under a corridor or on the inner side of a balcony and other places without direct sunlight and with good ventilation.
3. Light
In the cold winter, plants are generally in a dormant state, so the light requirements are not very high. In addition, in spring, summer and autumn, it needs to be given sufficient light. If it lacks sufficient light, it will cause deformed growth, and it will not grow compactly, and the plant will become withered. This will affect its growth and development. Generally, except for the period from noon to two o'clock when the temperature is too high and shade is needed, it can be kept in light at other times.
4. Watering
Watering should follow the principle of not watering when dry, and watering thoroughly when you do water. Also, on humid rainy days, water as little as possible to avoid root rot caused by too much watering. Water accumulating at the bottom of the pot has a great impact on the plant's growth and development, and it will reduce the breathability of the potting soil. In summer, water evaporates the fastest, so the watering frequency in summer should be a little more than usual. At the same time, you can spray a little more water into the surrounding environment to make the growing environment more humid.
5. Fertilizing
Control the fertilizing cycle to fertilize about once every 20 days. Fertilize with a dilute liquid fertilizer or a compound fertilizer low in nitrogen and high in phosphorus and potassium. This kind of fertilizer is much better. Fertilize on a gloomy morning or when dusk stops, or water thoroughly once on that day's dusk or the next morning. The fertilizer concentration cannot be too high, otherwise it will burn the roots. Fertilizing also does not need to be very frequent, and the fertilizing cycle should also be spaced out a bit, so that the plant can absorb it better.
The above are the methods for getting a Sempervivum arachnoideum to grow into a full pot. As long as everyone does the above points, the plant can grow into a full pot, and in this way it can achieve the maximum growth of a Sempervivum arachnoideum.