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Growth Habits of Zhaobo

Aizoaceae, genus Bergeranthus, native to South Africa. Its growing season is in summer; it likes a warm, dry environment with plenty of sunlight. It is not cold-hardy, tolerates drought and partial shade, and dislikes waterlogging and strong light.

Favorite temperature: 18-24°C

Watering: water once every 2 weeks

Light: full sun

Propagation methods: seed propagation, cutting propagation, division propagation

Pests and diseases: leaf spot disease, scale insects

Combination suggestions: Echeveria pulvinata, Echeveria 'Purple Peony'

Planting and Care Tips for Zhaobo

Care Tips for Zhaobo

Potting soil: repot every spring, and remove the dried leaves at the base. Use a mix of leaf mold, culture soil and coarse sand, with a small amount of dried cow manure added.

Watering: water once every 2 weeks in spring and autumn, and it must be done at noon on a sunny day; in winter, when temperatures are low, keep the potting soil dry.

Fertilizing: the high temperatures of summer are exactly Zhaobo's growing season; fertilize once every half month, or use "Huiyou" 15-15-30 special fertilizer for potted flowers.

Propagation Methods for Zhaobo

Sowing: sow indoors in pots in April-May. The optimum germination temperature is 20-22°C, and germination occurs 8-10 days after sowing.

Cuttings: carry out in spring and autumn; cut full leaves together with the base, insert them into a sand bed, keep the greenhouse at 18-20°C, and roots form 18-20 days after insertion.

Division: carry out in March-April together with repotting; separate the densely growing clumps and pot them up directly.