Cameo's habits

Carmeo is a succulent plant belonging to the stone lotus of Crassulaceae, and its vigorous growth period is in spring and autumn

Cameo likes a warm, dry and sunny environment. The optimum temperature for growth is 18 ~ 25 ℃

It is not resistant to cold and drought. It is afraid of water and humidity. It is watered once a week during the growth period

The family maintenance head adopts branching and cutting for propagation. Common diseases and insect pests include rust and root knot nematode

Carmeo's maintenance skills

Watering: kamaosheng basin soil should not be too wet for a long time. It can be watered once a week. Water once a month in winter to keep the basin soil dry. When the air is dry, sprinkle water around the plant to increase air humidity. However, do not water the leaf surface and leaf center, otherwise the leaves are very perishable and affect the growth of the plant

Change basin: change basin every spring. When changing the basin, replace the soil. The basin soil is a mixture of peat and coarse sand, and add a small amount of bone meal or organic fertilizer

Fertilization: fertilize once a month during the growth period, and use diluted cake fertilizer water or special organic fertilizer

Diseases and insect pests: common diseases and insect pests include root knot nematode and rust. Once the pest is found, it shall be scraped off in time, and sprayed with chemicals when it is serious

Carmeo's breeding method

Cutting: Chunnong cuts the mature leaves and inserts them into the sand bed. After 3 weeks, they can take root and go to the pot after growing young plants. When the cutting is dry, cut the blade quickly and pay attention to the natural cutting

Ramets: certain conditions are required for Cameo ramets. Many daughter plants germinate at the base of 2-3-year-old mother plants. At this time, the plants can be rameted and propagated in spring

Suggestions for planting combination: Fire sacrifice and special jade lotus