How to breed thick-skinned people How to breed thick-skinned people

Thick-skinned plant, also known as swallowtail palm, jade tree, etc., is a kind of ornamental plant for home, which is good for health, can also prevent radiation and absorb carbon dioxide. So how to grow thick-skinned plant? Let's explain it to you below.

Cheeky Farming Methods

1. Soil

The thick-skinned plant has strong adaptability. When potted, use a mixture of 3 parts leaf mold and 1 part sandy soil as the substrate.

2. Watering

You can water the thick-skinned plant a little more often to keep the soil moist, but be careful not to have water accumulation in the pot. When the temperature drops in autumn and winter, you should reduce watering. After flowering in winter, you must strictly control watering, but you can't not water it at all.

3. Lighting

Thick-skinned plants like plenty of sunlight, so you can put them on the balcony for photosynthesis. But be careful not to expose them to direct sunlight, as this will burn the branches and leaves.

4. Fertilization

Fertilize once a month.

5. Pests and diseases

The main diseases and pests of thick skin are gray mold and powdery mildew, which can be sprayed with 1000 times diluted 70% thiophanate-methyl wettable powder. The insect pests are scale insects and aphids, which can be sprayed with 1000 times diluted 40% dimethoate emulsifiable concentrate.