Echeveria 'Night' succulents are loved by many gardening enthusiasts for their unique growth habits and beautiful appearance. During the care process, Echeveria 'Night' succulents sometimes exhibit hydration, which affects their aesthetics and growth. Let's explore how to propagate by beheading after Echeveria 'Night' succulents have hydrated, to rejuvenate your succulents.
Reasons for the hydration of Echeveria 'Night' succulentsThe main reasons for the hydration of Echeveria 'Night' succulents are as follows:
1. Excessive watering: Too much watering leads to oxygen deficiency in the roots, causing root rot and resulting in the hydration of Echeveria 'Night' succulents.
2. Insufficient light: Long periods in a dark environment prevent Echeveria 'Night' succulents from photosynthesizing, leading to poor growth and hydration.
3. Poor soil aeration: Soil that is too compact makes it difficult for water to penetrate, causing oxygen deficiency in the roots and leading to hydration.
4. Diseases and pests: Infection by diseases and pests can also cause the hydration of Echeveria 'Night' succulents.
Post-hydration treatment methods for Echeveria 'Night' succulents1. Check the roots: Remove the Echeveria 'Night' succulent from the pot and check for signs of root rot. If rot is found, use a sterilized scissor to cut away the affected parts.
2. Change the soil: Place the Echeveria 'Night' succulent in new, well-aerated soil to ensure the roots have enough space to breathe.
3. Control watering: After hydration, reduce the watering frequency appropriately and gradually return to normal watering once the Echeveria 'Night' succulent recovers.
Propagation methods by beheading for Echeveria 'Night' succulents1. Choose a healthy Echeveria 'Night' plant: Select a well-growing, disease-free Echeveria 'Night' succulent for beheading propagation.
2. Prepare tools: Sterilized scissor, rooting hormone, well-aerated soil, etc.
3. Behead: Cut off healthy leaves or branches of the Echeveria 'Night' succulent, ensuring a flat cut.
4. Treat the cut: Apply rooting hormone to the cut to promote healing and root growth.
5. Plant: Insert the treated leaves or branches into well-aerated soil and keep the soil moist.
6. Water: Gradually increase the watering frequency after the Echeveria 'Night' succulent has rooted, keeping the soil moist.
Precautions for beheading propagation of Echeveria 'Night' succulents1. When propagating by beheading, choose a healthy Echeveria 'Night' plant to avoid infection by diseases and pests.
2. Maintain soil aeration during planting to prevent root rot.
3. After beheading propagation, provide appropriate shading to avoid direct sunlight and prevent leaf burn.
4. Monitor the growth of the Echeveria 'Night' succulent and adjust care measures in a timely manner.
After the Echeveria 'Night' succulents have hydrated, the correct method of beheading propagation can rejuvenate your succulents. During the care process, avoid the occurrence of hydration and maintain a good growth state. It is hoped that this article will be of help to you.