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How To Grow And Care For The Baby Toe Succulent?

How To Grow And Care The Baby Toe Succulent?


Baby toes are succulent, also known as Fenestraria, it is called baby toes because the plant looks like baby toes. For those who like artistic succulents, this is very suitable. But if you buy it when you don’t understand the habit of growing it, you may have some difficult problems in the future. Here will bring relevant knowledge to everyone who loves to plant it. So, how to grow and care for the baby's toe succulent?


Where does baby toe succulent grow?

It is actually native to the subtropical desert area, needs bright sunlight and moderate water, and has to survive in soil with good drainage and a lot of gravel material. The most natural climate and soil brought to them by nature enables them to live in extreme weather.
 
Baby toe succulent is a perennial succulent plant, so it has the appearance of a thick leaf column, which rises like a small toe with a flat top.



How does it grow baby toes?

The first and most critical point is that the planting container needs to be replaced with a shallow and well-drained one.

Secondly, use the same amount of coconut shell fiber, potting soil, sand, fine gravel, and perlite to make a growth medium. Spread the seeds evenly on the soil surface.
 
Finally, cover the pot with clear plastic and place it in a low-light area until it sprouts.

 

Baby toe succulent care tips:

Sunshine is a must
The planting pots need to be moved to an area with a temperature of at least 65 degrees Fahrenheit and full sun.
 
Watering needs to be cautious
It is actually the same as the watering habits of most succulents, and there should be no problems with excessive or insufficient watering. Although they can withstand very dry conditions, they can only grow vigorously by absorbing enough water.
 
Pay attention to the occurrence of other diseases
After all, common insect damage and decay can be avoided by careful care.
 
Fertilizer
In general, it is best to fertilize them in early spring. Then stop watering in winter, so that after the whole process, it can grow huge and small succulents.

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