First, choose a flowerpot.
Usually, when we raise succulents, we will choose to use some smaller flowerpots, mainly to control their overgrowth and increase ornamental value. But if we want to cultivate Jioboro Moon into a thick old pile, we need a slightly larger flowerpot, so that we can put more culture soil, which is beneficial to the growth of plant roots and make it grow faster.
Second, the requirements for cultivated soil.
Succulents are very drought-tolerant and afraid of waterlogging, so before putting the pot, we should prepare loose and breathable culture soil. Commonly used meat substrates are vermiculite, perlite, coconut bran, cinder and so on. , or several materials can be directly mixed together for use. It is best not to use too sticky soil when raising succulents, otherwise it will be easy to accumulate water in the later stage, or it will easily lead to root rot if it is not aired for a long time after watering.
Third, don't water it too often.
All succulents should not be watered too often at ordinary times, and Jioboyue is also a plant that is very afraid of waterlogging. In addition to using soil with good water permeability and air permeability, special attention should be paid to watering at ordinary times, so as not to keep the soil moist for a long time, especially during the dormant period of plants in summer, and it is best to keep the soil slightly dry. Watering in autumn and winter can follow the principle of seeing dry and seeing wet.
Fourth, apply fertilizer regularly to supplement nutrition.
If you want to raise hibiscus flowers vigorously, you must maintain sufficient nutrients. When potted, you can mix a small amount of slow-release fertilizer particles into the culture soil, then water it with nutrient solution every half month or apply some decomposed organic fertilizer during the vigorous growth period of plants. In autumn, in order to make the leaves more colorful, phosphorus and potassium fertilizers can be supplemented several times. When the temperature is low in winter, fertilization should be stopped.
Fifth, reasonable lighting.
The fleshy hibiscus likes sunshine, so it is necessary to manage the light in different seasons. In summer, plants are not resistant to high temperature and will go into dormancy. Pay attention to shading at this time. Other seasons can make it see more sunshine. Putting potted plants in a sunny environment in autumn can make the leaves more colorful.
Sixth, trimming and shaping.
If we want to cultivate Oboro Moon into an old pile of bonsai, we should not only strengthen the maintenance and management of water, fertilizer and light, but also cut off the sprouted lateral plants at any time, so that the preserved plants can thrive. When the leaves at the bottom are too dense, some leaves at the bottom can be removed, so that the stems will grow longer and longer, forming semi-lignification and making the plant shape more elegant and beautiful.
As long as the moon is raised according to the above aspects, this plant will grow quickly and grow into a beautiful old bonsai in more than a year.