Among the succulents that cannot die in summer, there is a particularly easy to take care of, it is the undead bird (also called falling to the ground), and its varieties are quite numerous, including the common narrow-leaved undead bird, the stick-leaf undead bird, the undead bird brocade and the broad-leaved undead bird, which can still grow rapidly in summer and autumn.
Above is the narrow-leaved undead bird
Above is the stick leaf undead bird
Above is the undead bird brocade
Above is the broad-leaved undead bird
The undead bird also has a very apt name, called ground rooting, its leaves and small buds fall on the surface of the soil to quickly take root, they can even grow in the cracks in the wall or on the tiles of the roof.
The more popular species of undead birds are all golden in leaves, and the leaves and small buds are pink, which looks particularly beautiful.
1. Give the foot light
Want to raise potted undead birds, but also have as much sunlight as possible, do not raise in excessive shade, at least 6 to 8 hours of direct light every day, in addition to the summer when the heat is slightly shaded, other seasons on the open planting is the best (full daylight), the light enough of its plant will grow more compact, there is light can also make its leaves discolored, especially in the winter and spring time there is a proper low temperature, coupled with water control and sufficient sunlight, its leaf edges will change from green to pink.
Plenty of sunlight is also the key to the flowering of potted undead birds, there is more sunlight in the winter and spring world, you can let it normally breed flower buds, every year before and after the Spring Festival it can grow tall flower stems on the top of the plant, bloom a string of lantern-like flowers, the flower color is generally red, pink or purple.
2. Potting soil with and watering
The undead bird is a succulent plant belonging to the sedum family, native to Africa, so it is more like the warm and dry environment all year round, especially afraid of water, but also afraid of cold, to avoid frost, the minimum temperature of pot maintenance should be maintained at 5 to 7 degrees above, the temperature below 15 degrees below the beginning of growth and slowing, in the temperature is too low to keep the potting soil slightly dry.
The potted undead bird should pay attention to providing it with loose, breathable and well-drained soil, which can be used in common cactus soil, other sandy soils or granular soils, or common succulent special soils, such as coarse peat soil and granular soil, mixed in a 1:1 ratio.
Immortal birds are particularly drought-tolerant, in the spring, summer and autumn, the temperature can be maintained between 18 and 35 degrees, you can keep the soil surface 3 to 5 cm dry, you can water once, and in the winter, you have to wait for the soil to dry completely, or even wait for the soil to dry for a few days, and then add water to it.
3. Controlled fertilization
Raising potted undead birds does not need frequent fertilization, in its peak season, such as spring and autumn, you can supplement water-soluble fertilizer every 2 to 3 weeks, or sprinkle a little slow-release fertilizer on the potting soil in the spring and autumn to meet its growth needs.
When the summer is too hot, such as the temperature is above 33 degrees, or in the winter temperature is below 15 degrees, start to stop fertilizing.
4. Breeding skills
It is easier to breed an undead bird, it can be propagated with cuttings from leaves or stems, and many small buds will grow on its leaves, and the small buds on the leaves will fall into the soil and grow into new seedlings.
Of course, if its large leaves are screwed off individually, the wound is dried slightly, and after 2 to 3 days, it is inserted obliquely or flat in the soil, and after two or three weeks, small seedlings can grow.
If you want to quickly breed large undead bird potted plants, you can cut off the taller stems, put them in a ventilated and shaded place to dry the wound, the stems of the undead birds are inserted in the sandy soil with a little moisture, and after 3 to 5 days, add a little water, raise them in a place with a little soft scattered light, and after 2 to 3 weeks, they will slowly take root and sprout.
5. Disease and pest protection
Immortal birds can be planted in the north and south, but in Liangguang, Yunnan, Fujian and Hainan, they can be kept outdoors all year round, with sufficient light and a suitable climate, and can bloom brilliantly almost every year.
Keeping potted undead birds is rarely a problem, unless it is too frequent watering, and the soil is constantly wet and can cause rotten roots. If the environment is not well ventilated, it is necessary to control watering, to maintain the soil is often dry, but also to avoid excessive shade of the environment, otherwise its stems and leaves are easy to grow, the leaves will grow particularly delicate, and the gaps between the stems and leaves will continue to elongate.
In the rainy season, potted undead birds can be properly sheltered from rain, less watering when the weather is bad, and regularly sprinkle some fungicides and insecticides in the soil to prevent the breeding of insect pests such as aphids and aphids.