Commonly known as the falling flower dance

The dance of falling flowers is commonly known as falling flower dance and immortal whip

The habit of falling flower dance

Falling flower dance is a succulent plant of pseudoepiphyllum in cactus family, and its growth period is spring and autumn

The dance of falling flowers is native to Southeast Brazil and grows in warm and humid areas. In a semi cloudy environment, a certain air humidity is required, and the appropriate temperature is 18 ~ 23 ℃

Not resistant to cold and half shade, afraid of ponding. The water demand is not much. Water shall be poured once a week. Ventilation and sunshade shall be provided in time in summer to avoid direct sunlight

Common breeding methods of falling flower dance: cutting and grafting

Maintenance skills of falling flower dance

Change basin: change the basin every two years. When changing the basin, cut the long or dense branches short. The basin is usually 12 ~ 15cm, and the hanging basket is 15 ~ 20cm, with 3 ~ 5 plants in each basin

Watering: watering once a week in spring and autumn to keep the soil moist. Shade appropriately in summer and keep the soil moderately moist in winter. The specific watering times are determined according to the room temperature

Fertilization: fertilize once a month, and select low nitrogen fertilizer or special fertilizer for meat

Light: ensure sufficient light during flowering and move as little as possible to avoid breaking stems and falling flowers

Diseases and insect pests: common diseases and insect pests include anthrax and red spider. Once the diseased plant is found, remove the diseased leaves in time and spray bactericide

Breeding method of falling flower dance

Cutting: in early summer, select strong and full stem nodes, cut 1 ~ 2 nodes, dry them in the shade, insert them into the sand bed, and take root after 2 weeks

Grafting method: it can be healed in spring or 15 days in autumn

Suggestions for planting combination: elegant music dance and white Buddha armour