Tower of sissy

Xizhita is a perennial succulent herb, also known as succulent plant. Its short plants are clustered, only 5-8 cm high. It grows upright and sometimes creeps. Its leaf shape and color are beautiful and have certain ornamental value; Potted plants can be placed next to televisions and computers to absorb radiation. They can also be planted indoors to absorb formaldehyde and other substances and purify the air.

Tower of sissy introduction

Living habits of the tower of Sisyphus

Native to South Africa. Like warm, dry and sunny environment. Not resistant to cold, drought and semi shade. Afraid of strong light exposure and water humidity

Favorite temperature: 18-24 ℃

Watering: watering once a week during the growth period

Light: full day

Propagation: sowing, cutting and branching

Diseases and pests: leaf spot, scale insects

Combination suggestion: first love, bear boy

Maintenance skills of Xizhi tower

Watering: keep basin soil moist in spring and autumn, watering once a week

Fertilization: fertilize once every half a month or use "Huiyou" 15-15-30 potted flower special fertilizer. However, the amount of fertilizer should not be too much. One side of the stem and leaf is too long and the stem node is elongated, which seriously affects the ornamental value

Temperature: shade properly in summer when there is high temperature and strong light, but the time cannot be long, otherwise it will affect the leaf color and luster. It can continue to grow when the room temperature is maintained at 10-12 ℃ in winter

The breeding method of xizhita

Sowing: indoor pot sowing from April to May. The suitable temperature for germination is 20-22 ℃. The seedlings germinate 10-12 days after sowing, and the seedlings grow faster

Cutting: from May to June, cut the top to enrich the branches, insert them into the sand bed, and take root about 15-21 days after cutting

Ramets: when changing pots in spring, break off the stems and leaves that grow intensively, and it is better to plant 3-4 branches in each pot