Guanfeng Jade | Cinnamaceae | Succulent Roots | F.columnaris

【Saturdays succulents】 Goods for sale: Guanfeng Jade Scientific name: Fouquieria columnaris ➽Picture 1-2 is A ➽Picture 3-4 is type B ➽Picture 5-6 is E model -------------------------------------------------- - [Introduction and deployment of medium soil] The medium (soil) of succulents has the following characteristics: ➽Gap There are gaps in the soil to help water flow and root extension ➽Softness In order to avoid wound infection caused by scratching of the roots during development, the soil itself should be kept soft and avoid sharp cuts. (Test method: press the index finger vertically into the soil, if the finger is not scratched, it will not be painful, it is qualified) ➽Nutrients The soil itself should be rich in nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium and organic matter (fertilizer should be added when blending), accounting for 5-10% of the total medium ➽Water retention It must be able to keep moisture for at least 3-7 days in its own breeding environment (3 days for novice breeding) ➽The larger the plant body (stronger water storage capacity), the longer the watering time or the shorter the moisture retention ➽How to judge soil dryness? 1. Measure the weight by hand 🤲🏻 2. Keep a toothpick in the soil for a long time, you can pull it up to check the humidity of the bamboo stick when you want to confirm ➽What is the dormancy period? Succulents originate from underground rains that are more periodic, concentrated in summer or winter. Therefore, the DNA for plants to store water during the rainy season and survive the dry season is cultivated. The dry season here is what we generally call the dormant period. The dormancy period does not mean that the plant is completely dormant and does not drink water, but it means that it has entered a state of low vitality and food saving. Therefore, the artificial breeding environment also needs to be watered according to the growth nature of the plant. ➽ When should I water? Natural plants drink water regularly. They can rely on dew or natural rain, so to judge the timing of watering, just look at the weather outside. ➽As long as it rains in spring, summer, autumn and winter, there will be the following conditions: 1. The sun becomes weaker 2. The temperature is lower than usual 3. The air humidity increases As long as these conditions occur, the plant will be activated to drink water from the dormant period. That is when the artificial breeding environment should be supplied with water! ⚠️Avoid succulents in the rain Due to the relationship between the pH value in the rain and the nature of the plant (succulent is not native to Taiwan), rain should be avoided as much as possible to prevent disease death.