Succulents are loved by many flower friends for their unique shapes and easy maintenance characteristics. In the process of maintenance, many flower friends are confused about the relationship between the size of succulent particles and watering. Do succulents with larger particles need more watering? This article will answer this question for you and provide practical watering skills for succulent plants.
The relationship between the size of succulent particles and watering1. The size of succulent particles and soil breathability
Succulents have high requirements for soil breathability, and larger particle soil is beneficial for improving soil breathability, which is conducive to root respiration. Larger succulent particles are beneficial to plant growth to a certain extent.
2. The size of succulent particles and water retention
Soil with large particles has poor water retention, and water is easy to lose after watering. Succulents with large particles need to master certain skills when watering.
Do succulents with larger particles need more watering?1. Do succulents with larger particles need more watering?
Succulents with large particles do not necessarily need more watering. The key lies in factors such as soil moisture, plant growth stage, and weather conditions.
2. How to determine whether a succulent plant needs watering?
(1) Observe soil moisture: Gently touch the soil with your fingers. If the soil surface is dry, it needs to be watered.
(2) Observe the state of the leaves: If the leaves of the succulent plant are full and the color is bright, it means that there is enough water; otherwise, if the leaves shrink and the color is dull, it means that watering is needed.
(3) Observe root growth: Healthy roots need sufficient water. If the root growth is poor, it may be necessary to adjust the watering frequency.
Succulent plant watering skills1. Watering time: Choose to water in the morning or evening to avoid direct sunlight.
2. Watering method: Use the immersion pot method or sprinkling method to ensure that the soil is fully moisturized.
3. Watering frequency: Adjust the watering frequency according to soil moisture, plant growth stage, and weather conditions. Generally speaking, it is necessary to increase the watering frequency during the vigorous growth period, and reduce it during the dormancy period.
4. Watering volume: Adjust the watering volume according to the size of the soil particles and the needs of the plant. Soil with large particles needs to be watered appropriately to avoid waterlogging.
Succulents with larger particles do not necessarily need more watering. The key is to master the correct watering skills, understand the growth habits of succulent plants, and adjust the watering frequency and volume according to soil moisture, leaf status, and root growth to make the succulent plants grow healthily.
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[3] "Succulent Plant Maintenance Skills", Wang Fang, Shanghai Science and Technology Publishing House, 2018.