1Pot & Soil Selection: Ventilation & Drainage Are Key

Prioritize terracotta or rough ceramic pots with drainage holes, 1-2cm smaller in diameter than the canopy – avoid oversized pots to prevent waterlogging.

For tall old stems with high center of gravity, choose slightly heavier pots to prevent tipping over.

Soil formula: Granular soil (akadama + maifan stone + lava rock) + nutrient soil = 7:3, or use succulent old stem special soil mixed with a small amount of slow-release fertilizer (buried at the bottom, away from roots). Ensure soil is loose, breathable, and non-compacted for drainage and root respiration.

2Light Requirements: Sufficient Light for Pink Color

Need sufficient light in spring, autumn, and winter – 4-6 hours of direct sunlight daily (south-facing balcony/windowsill is best). The more sufficient the light, the pinker the leaves and more compact the plant shape.

Summer shade: Provide 50% shade when temperature exceeds 32℃ (use sunshade net or move to scattered light area) to avoid leaf scorching, yellowing, and rotting.

Insufficient light causes elongated leaves, green color, and leggy stems – supplement light in time with succulent grow lights (4-5 hours daily).

3Watering Principles: Better Dry Than Wet, Avoid Waterlogging

Streng befolgen "Nur bei Trockenheit gießen, beim Gießen gründlich wässern"." – water only when soil is completely dry (test with a toothpick: no moisture when pulled out) or leaves are slightly wilted.

Spring & Autumn: Water every 10-15 days during the growing season, pour slowly along the pot edge for full soil absorption. Avoid splashing water on leaves (prevent bloom loss and leaf rot).

Summer watering: Reduce water during semi-dormancy – water "survival water" every 20-30 days (a small amount along the pot edge to keep soil slightly moist) to avoid root rot from high temperature and humidity.

Winter Bewässerung: Kontrollieren Sie die Bewässerung, wenn die Temperatur unter 5℃ liegt - gießen Sie alle 30-40 Tage oder stellen Sie die Bewässerung ganz ein, halten Sie den Boden trocken, um ein Einfrieren der Wurzeln zu verhindern.

4Temperature Adaptation: Avoid Extreme Temperatures

Optimal growth temperature: 15-28℃ – leaves are plump, growth is steady, and color is pink in this range.

Schutz im Winter: Bewegen Sie drinnen an einem warmen Ort, wenn die Temperatur unter 5℃ ist, weg von kalten Zugluft, halten Sie die Temperatur ≥5℃, um Blatt und Stiel Einfrieren zu vermeiden.

Kühlung im Sommer: In einen gut belüfteten, schattigen Bereich bringen, wenn die Temperatur 35℃ übersteigt, die Luftzirkulation verbessern (ggf. einen kleinen Ventilator verwenden), um Blattfäulnis aufgrund von Stickigkeit zu vermeiden.

5Fertilization: Thin Fertilizer Applied Frequently

Düngen Sie nur im Frühjahr und im Herbst - stellen Sie die Düngung während der Sommer- und Winterruhe ein, um Düngerverbrennungen zu vermeiden.

Fertilizer selection: Use succulent-specific slow-release fertilizer (buried once during growing season, valid for 3-6 months) or diluted succulent liquid fertilizer (1/4 of the recommended concentration).

Häufigkeit der Düngung: Flüssigdünger einmal im Monat am Topfrand entlang ausbringen, dabei direkten Kontakt mit Wurzeln und Blättern vermeiden. Ergänzen Sie alle 3 Monate mit Langzeitdünger, passen Sie die Dosierung je nach Pflanzengröße an (1-2 Gramm).

6Pruning & Shaping: Maintain Old Stem Beauty

Prune best in spring and autumn growing seasons – promptly trim dry leaves and weak side branches to avoid nutrient consumption.

Shaping method: For compact shape, ensure sufficient light + water control to avoid leggy growth. If stems are too long, cut the top in spring to promote side shoot growth and form clumping old stems.

Dry leaf cleaning: Regularly remove dry leaves at the bottom of stems for beauty and ventilation, preventing bacteria growth from accumulated dry leaves.

7Repotting & Propagation

Repot every 1-2 years, best in spring (March-April). Gently tap the pot wall to remove the plant, shake off some old soil, trim rotten and dry roots, and air-dry for 1-2 days before repotting.

Propagation method: Old stems are suitable for cutting propagation. In spring, cut healthy side branches (with 2-3 leaves), remove lower leaves, air-dry the cut for 3-5 days, insert into moist granular soil, maintain temperature at 20-25℃, and roots will form in 2-3 weeks.

8Pest & Disease Control

Häufige Krankheiten: Schwarzfäule und Wurzelfäule (meist verursacht durch Staunässe und schlechte Belüftung). Im Anfangsstadium die Pflanze aus dem Topf nehmen, faule Teile abschneiden, die Schnittstelle mit Carbendazim-Lösung desinfizieren, mit neuer Erde umtopfen und später die Belüftung und Wasserkontrolle verbessern.

Häufige Schädlinge: Scale insects and root mealybugs. For scale insects, wipe leaves and stems with alcohol-soaked cotton. For root mealybugs, remove the plant to clean roots, soak roots in diluted insecticide for 10 minutes, air-dry, and repot.