How to Grow the Mother of Thousands Succulent? A Detailed Care Guide
The Mother of Thousands is an extremely common succulent plant. Its leaves look like bird feathers, so everyone calls it "Mother of Thousands"; in fact, it has another name, "air plant" (Bryophyllum). The name means that as long as it falls on the ground, it can take root and sprout, which also shows that it has always been an easy-to-grow succulent plant. So how do you grow the Mother of Thousands well? Let's take a look.
I. Growing Methods
1. Soil
The Mother of Thousands only needs soil that is breathable. Generally, the soil for the Mother of Thousands is a mix of coal cinder with a small amount of peat; in addition, granular river sand can be spread on the soil surface, with priority given to water permeability and air permeability. Because its reproductive capacity is strong, it is best to grow it in a pot. If it is planted in the ground, it will grow wildly in a short time.
2. Light
The Mother of Thousands is not particularly tolerant of sun exposure, so during the high-temperature summer season, be sure to provide shade to avoid strong direct sunlight; otherwise, in mild cases the leaves will wilt, and in severe cases they will dry up and die.
3. Watering
The Mother of Thousands has strong drought tolerance. Apart from needing appropriate supplemental water during the peeling period, in normal care it is generally enough to water thoroughly after the soil dries out. If the Mother of Thousands plant is plump, then there is no need to add water. If you find that the leaves of the Mother of Thousands are a bit wilted, water immediately to supplement nutrients. In the rainy summer season, the demand for water is even lower; it must not be waterlogged or rained on, otherwise the root system will rot, and in severe cases the whole plant will die. Also, at this time the temperature is relatively high, so when there is less rain, you can water in moderation. In autumn, when the temperature drops, the growth of the Mother of Thousands gradually slows down, and at this time you need to water less; watering too much at this time will break the growth rhythm of the Mother of Thousands and cause leggy growth.
II. Precautions
In spring, repot the Mother of Thousands. You can use fermented vegetable leaves, tree leaves, etc. to make leaf mold. During the growth period, you can add a little more water to keep the potting soil moist, but do not do it too promptly; fertilize once a month. 1 If you find that the plant's stems and leaves are too tall, you can pinch off the growing tips to control the plant shape. In midsummer, shade is needed; after autumn, reduce watering; in winter, you only need to maintain a temperature environment above 0 degrees to overwinter safely.
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