As one of the top ten precious varieties of succulents, jade fans have been highly sought after by flower lovers in recent years, and many meat lovers even regard a pot of beautiful fans as a collection to appreciate.
The leaves of the jade fan are tender and juicy, the color is like a dripping green, they are in pairs, standing in the shape of an unfolded fan, this unique shape and traditional Chinese fan culture has formed a very vivid echo, so people describe the jade fan as a 'magical natural handicraft with vitality'.
Let's first look at a few beautiful photos of jade fans
At home, if you want to cultivate an enviable jade fan, you can start from the following aspects:
First of all, the correct placement of the jade fan should be in the hall where there is a bright scattered light and air circulation.
Jade fan sex prefers cool and moist, sunny and soft light environment.
During its growth period, if the light is too strong, it is necessary to give shade care, otherwise, the plant will grow slowly, the leaf color will gradually change to reddish brown, or even appear hoarse;
If the light is insufficient, the leaves will be raised and long, the plant type will be loose, and the "small skylight" at the top will not open and have no transparent texture, thus losing ornamentality.
Secondly, when planting, you should choose to use a sandy soil with good permeability, such as a potting soil prepared with humus soil and vermiculite plus a certain amount of bone meal.
One point to consider is that the root system of the jade fan is relatively developed, and it should be equipped with a wide caliber and a certain depth of vegetarian clay pots to be filled, so as to facilitate the normal stretching of the root system and the normal operation of respiration.
Third, during the growth period, it is advisable to water once a week, but it should be flexibly controlled according to the changes in the weather. Spray the plant body frequently to control the degree of 'water droplets do not stay on the leaves for a long time', especially the center point of the plant can not store water, otherwise it will cause decay and lesions.
Fourth, in the growth period, in conjunction with watering, every 15 days or so to apply a thin liquid fertilizer mixed with nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium,
In addition, a small amount of solid compound fertilizer can be shallowly buried in the pot to avoid the rhizome to provide the plant with the nutrients needed for longer-term growth.
Fifth, in the summer high temperature environment, after the plant enters a dormant state, it is necessary to stop fertilization, control watering, and keep the soil slightly damp.
Note that it is wet and not wet . However, water can be splashed on the ground to increase the humidity of the air.
Well-controlled air humidity plays a very important role in maintaining the normal physiological function of the plant.
Novice jade fan can be practiced according to the above steps, if you have experience, share it with you.