Daily Care Methods for the Succulent Sempervivum 'Guanyin Lian'

Sempervivum 'Guanyin Lian' actually falls into two different plant families and genera, and the one we usually grow at home is the Crassulaceae Sempervivum 'Guanyin Lian'. Let's take a look together at how to care for it.

Sempervivum 'Guanyin Lian' likes a warm, moist, semi-shaded growing environment. The ideal growing temperature is 20-30°C, and the wintering temperature is 15°C. In winter, the nighttime temperature must not drop below 5°C, and during the day it needs to be above 15°C for the plant to keep growing, so it can be watered normally and given appropriate fertilizer. After May, the plant's growth gradually stops and it enters its summer dormancy period. It can then be placed under an eave or on the inner side of a balcony, in a spot without direct sunlight, with good ventilation and shelter from rain, and watering should be controlled. At this time, stop fertilizing, so as to avoid the plant rotting from stuffiness, dampness, and waterlogged soil.

In the high heat of summer and the cold of winter, the plant is in a dormant state. Its main growing seasons are the cooler spring and autumn. During the growing season it needs plenty of sunlight; if the light is insufficient, the plant's shape becomes loose and not compact, which affects its ornamental value. By contrast, plants grown in a spot with sufficient light have thick, plump leaves, a compact shape, and bright leaf color.

Small plantlets grow out between the leaves. Once the plantlets are a bit bigger, they can be cut off, left with the cut surface to dry for 1-2 days, and then planted in soil, where they will grow roots and become new plants. Whether they are new plants or old plants bought without a pot, do not water them right after planting; at most, spray a little water on the leaves.

Root rot in succulents is usually caused by watering too much over time, which makes the potting soil too wet, combined with excessively high air humidity. When this happens, immediately use a knife to cut off the rotted roots. If the root rot is not very serious and has just been discovered, you can try mixing carbendazim into the water and drenching the roots with it.

In addition, root rot can also be caused by pathogens, such as root mealybugs. If nothing else works, you can consider transplanting the plant into a new pot. Caring for Sempervivum 'Guanyin Lian' does not require that much water; generally, watering once about every 10 days is enough.

In addition, Sempervivum 'Guanyin Lian' likes a sunny, cool, and dry environment. In the high heat of summer and the cold of winter, the plant is in a dormant state. Its main growing seasons are the cooler spring and autumn. During the growing season it needs plenty of sunlight; if the light is insufficient, the plant's shape becomes loose and not compact, which affects its ornamental value. By contrast, plants grown in a spot with sufficient light have thick, plump leaves, a compact shape, and bright leaf color.

For watering, follow the principle of "do not water until dry, and water thoroughly when you do," avoiding long-term water accumulation so as to prevent root rot. But do not let it get too dry either, otherwise the plant will not die, but it will grow slowly and its leaf color will be dull. In everyday care, pay attention to controlling watering and strengthening ventilation. In addition, during everyday care, Sempervivum 'Guanyin Lian' is prone to pests, so we need to detect and deal with them promptly.

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