In recent years, succulent plants have become the first choice for home greenery due to their unique shapes and easy maintenance, and the fiery succulent is especially loved for its brilliant red leaves. Many plant lovers find that the leaves of the fiery succulent are not red or even fade during the maintenance process. This article will reveal the mystery of why the fiery succulent is not red and help you find the solution.
Reasons why the leaves of the fiery succulent are not red1. Improper maintenance
(1) Insufficient light: The fiery succulent loves plenty of sunlight. If it is kept in a dark environment for a long time, the leaves will not be able to photosynthesize properly, resulting in non-red color.
(2) Improper watering: The fiery succulent is drought-tolerant, and excessive watering can cause root rot and fade the leaf color.
(3) Improper fertilization: Too much or too little fertilization will affect the growth of the fiery succulent and thus affect the leaf color.
2. Variety degeneration
With the increase in market demand, some unscrupulous merchants, in pursuit of profits, sell inferior products as good ones, resulting in the degeneration of the fiery succulent variety and non-red leaf color.
How to make the leaves of the fiery succulent turn red1. Increase lighting appropriately
Place the fiery succulent in a place with plenty of sunlight, ensuring at least 4-6 hours of direct sunlight every day.
2. Control watering
According to the nature of the fiery succulent, keep the soil slightly moist, as excessive watering can cause root rot and fade the leaf color.
3. Reasonable fertilization
Apply a compound fertilizer every 15 days during the growing season to promote the growth of the fiery succulent.
4. Pay attention to ventilation
Keep a good ventilation environment to prevent the leaves of the fiery succulent from becoming moldy due to excessive humidity.
5. Choose a high-quality variety
When buying fiery succulents, try to choose well-known brands or merchants with a good reputation to avoid buying degenerate fiery succulents.
There are many reasons why the leaves of the fiery succulent are not red, but as long as you master the correct maintenance methods, you can make your fiery succulent leaves glow with a charming red color. I hope this article can be helpful to you.
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