1Pot & Soil: Ventilation & Drainage for Luck Enhancement

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

Old stems have a 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 stable support of lignified stems.

2Light Requirements: Sufficient Light for Lucky Growth

Need sufficient light in spring, autumn, and winter – 3-5 hours of direct sunlight daily (south-facing balcony/windowsill is best). The more sufficient the light, the plumper and rounder the leaves, the more obvious the red leaf tips, and the 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, rotting, and yellowing, which affects "lucky growth".

Insufficient light causes elongated leaves, light color, and leggy stems – supplement light in time with succulent grow lights (3-4 hours daily) to restore round plant shape.

3Watering Principles: Better Dry Than Wet, Preserve Blessings

Strictly follow "Water only when dry, water thoroughly when watering" – water only when soil is completely dry (test with a toothpick: no moisture when pulled out) or leaves are slightly wilted. Avoid frequent watering to prevent root rot and "losing blessings".

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 leaf rot and affect appearance).

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 black rot from high temperature and humidity.

Winter watering: Control water when temperature is below 5℃ – water every 30-40 days or stop watering completely, keep soil dry to prevent root freezing.

4Temperature Adaptation: Optimal 15-28℃ for Steady Blessings

Optimal growth temperature: 15-28℃ – leaves are plump, growth is steady, leaf color is emerald green and shiny, with the best "luck-turning" growth.

Winter protection: Move indoors to a warm place when temperature is below 5℃, away from cold drafts, maintain temperature ≥5℃ to avoid leaf and stem freezing.

Summer cooling: Move to a well-ventilated shaded area when temperature exceeds 35℃, enhance air circulation (use a small fan if needed) to avoid leaf rot from stuffiness.

5Fertilization: Thin Fertilizer Applied Frequently for Blessing Upgrade

Fertilize only in spring and autumn growing seasons – stop fertilizing in summer and winter dormancy periods to avoid fertilizer burn.

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). Avoid high nitrogen fertilizer (prone to leggy growth).

Fertilization frequency: Apply liquid fertilizer once a month along the pot edge, avoiding direct contact with roots and leaves. Supplement slow-release fertilizer every 3 months, adjust dosage according to plant size (1-2 grams).

6Pruning & Shaping: Maintain Old Stem Lucky Shape

Prune best in spring and autumn growing seasons – promptly trim dry leaves, weak branches, and leggy branches to avoid nutrient consumption and concentrate blessings on the main plant.

Shaping method: For compact clumping plant shape, cut the top branches in spring to promote side shoot growth and make the "luck beads" denser. Ensure sufficient light + water control daily to prevent stem leggy and "scattered blessings".

Dry leaf cleaning: Regularly remove dry leaves at the bottom of stems for beauty and ventilation, preventing bacteria growth from accumulated dry leaves and protecting plant health to "gather blessings".

7Repotting & Propagation: Blessings Passed Down

Repot every 1-2 years, best in spring (March-April). Gently remove the plant from the pot, 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 3-4 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 to propagate new "luck-turning plants".

8Pest & Disease Control: Protect Blessings from Loss

一般的な病気： Black rot and root rot (mostly caused by waterlogging and poor ventilation). At the initial stage, remove the plant from the pot, cut off rotten parts, disinfect the cut with carbendazim solution, repot with new soil, and strengthen ventilation and water control later.

一般的な害虫： Scale insects and spider mites. For a small number of pests, wipe leaves and stems with alcohol-soaked cotton. For severe infestations, spray succulent-specific insecticide once a week for 2-3 consecutive weeks, ensuring full coverage of leaf surfaces and undersides.