The molting process of Lithops How to cut off the water of Lithops

Lithops is a kind of succulent plant that grows cute little flowers from the cracks on the top in autumn. Lithops usually only has one flower per plant, which closes at night. Lithops will shed its skin. Let's take a look at the molting process of Lithops and how to cut off water.

The molting process of Lithops and how to cut off water

How to care for Lithops during the molting process

The molting process of Lithops usually occurs in late winter and early spring. The middle seam of the plant gradually cracks, and one or two or three new plants gradually grow up at the cracks, while the original plants gradually wither and are replaced by new plants. This process of new plants replacing old plants is the process of molting growth and reproduction of Lithops. During the molting process of Lithops, it is forbidden to spray water on the plant. Why can't water be applied to the plant during the molting period? Because watering the old skin during the molting period can easily infect bacteria and then rot.

It should be noted that not all methods of watering lithops are the same. Regarding the molting of lithops, don't always be tempted to water lithops that have not molted well. In fact, the molting period of lithops is very long, about two to three months, and this is for mature plants. The molting period of seedlings is relatively shorter. During the molting period of mature plants, not a drop of water should be given. If water is given, the molting period will be prolonged. In addition to the difference in watering for mature plants and seedlings, there are also differences in the size and variety of lithops.

In addition, if full sunlight is available during the peeling period, then full sunlight is recommended. They are not easily damaged by the sun (this is for mature plants). Seedlings should be relatively exposed to less direct sunlight. The peeling is not considered complete until the old skin on the outside of the Lithops dries up into a thin film. In other words, when it is completely dry and white, and the old skin falls off with a slight touch, then the Lithops are truly ready for peeling. The first watering of Lithops after peeling is very important. The first watering is to dilute 10,000 times of thiophanate-methyl with water. It can be watered semi-transparently or fully. The so-called semi-transparent means using a watering pot to water the Lithops in a circle with the Lithops as the point. Do not water on the Lithops, that's all.

How to cut off water during the molting process of Lithops

When should Lithops be cut off from water? Should not even a drop of water be sprinkled during the molting process? How long is the molting period of Lithops? Many flower lovers may still not fully understand when to cut off water, so let's briefly summarize it below.

In theory, the molting of Lithops is the old plant providing nutrients to the new plant until the old plant has exhausted all the nutrients and the new plant grows stronger. Generally, Lithops should be cut off from water during the entire molting period. Let Lithops continue to bask in the sun and do not give it water before it sheds its skin. Although the plant is not big, it is necessary to resolutely cut off the water.

However, according to the growth of Lithops itself. Some varieties of plants are wrinkled because of the change of seasons and the lack of timely water replenishment. For such plants, water should be replenished according to the shrinkage. If the lower part does not swell, water should be added to allow new life to grow, otherwise the clustered plants will slowly dry up and wither, and the new plants inside the old skin will not grow because of the lack of timely water replenishment.

Lithops sown within half a year will go through almost two molting periods. The potting soil should not be too dry during the molting period, because the plants within half a year are very small and cannot retain a lot of water. Once the outside world cannot replenish the water needed for growth in time, the fate waiting is to dry up directly. After half a year to a year, the Lithops seedlings will slowly grow up. At this time, the Lithops can be watered thoroughly when they are dry. The plant can already withstand a short period of water shortage. During the molting period, it is enough to water once. Because the 1-year seedlings are not big and the molting period is relatively short, giving some water appropriately will not affect the molting of the plant. As time goes by, the 2-year-old Lithops will slowly open the gap before molting. Some varieties, such as the Purple Smoked Sun Wheel, will only slowly breed new plants inside until they are obviously protruding to the naked eye. At this time, water can be completely cut off.

If there is sufficient sunlight, peeling can basically be completed in one and a half months.