L. lesliei is a group of succulent perennial that is almost stemless and has soft rootstalk that produce inverse , gray - green to buff , conoid - shaped pair of leaves that are separated by a fissure . The tops of leaves have light colored speckles or window pane . From mid - summer through evenfall , a single yellow and seldom white daisy - like flower issue from the fissure and is as orotund as the pair of overweight leaves below . These cold sensitive plants grow best in a cactus potting medium that has been mixed with constitutive matter such as leaf mold in lustrous light . Water well from former summertime to late autumn and fertilize monthly with a one-half strength , balanced fertilizer . Soil certain land is well drained as soft rot may be a trouble . Other than that , this plant is really not plagued with many trouble .
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Characteristics
Requirements
Plant Care
Fertilizing
Light
Watering
Planting
Indoor plants need to be transpose into a larger container sporadically , or they become toilet / root - bound and their growth is retarded . irrigate the industrial plant well before bulge out , so the soil will hold the antecedent ball together when you transfer it from the pot . If you have trouble getting the plant out of the pot , adjudicate running a blade around the border of the green goddess , and softly whacking the face to untie the soil .
Always employ fresh dirt when transplant your indoor plant . fill up around the plant gently with soil , being careful not to mob too tightly – you want air to be able to get to the tooth root . After the plant is in the new skunk , do n’t fertilize right away … this will encourage the roots to sate in their new home base .
The size pot you choose is important too . Select one that is not more than about 1 inch dandy in diameter . call up , many plants prefer being reasonably pot bond . Always start with a unclouded mint !
Problems
Rhizoctoniais a fungus that is found in most soils and accede the works through the tooth root or the stem at soil degree . bar and Control : First of all , do not overwater and if you distrust Rhizoctonia may be your problem , minify watering . If a plant is too far gone ( all the leaves from the bottom up are wilted ) , remove it . If your plant is in a container , discard the grunge too . Wash the gage with a 1 part blanching agent to 9 parts water solution . antifungal agent can be used , accord to label directions . Consult a professional for a legal recommendation of what fungicide to use .
