Succulent plants, with their unique shapes and low maintenance costs, are deeply loved by many flower enthusiasts. Watering succulents is a problem encountered by many beginners, so let's talk about the watering issues of newly planted succulents to help beginners avoid watering mistakes and grow healthy and beautiful succulents.
Do new succulents need watering?After newly planting succulents, whether to water them is a question that puzzles many beginners, and this depends on specific situations.
1. Is the soil completely dry for newly planted succulents?
If the soil is completely dry, it can be watered appropriately. When watering, follow the principle of "watering when dry and damp after watering," that is, water when the soil surface is completely dry, and ensure that the soil fully absorbs the water after watering.
2. If the soil is still relatively moist, there is no need to water immediately.
Because the roots of newly planted succulents have not yet recovered, excessive watering can lead to root rot and affect plant growth.
Precautions for watering new succulents1. Watering method: Try to use spray irrigation or immersion pot method to avoid direct watering from above to prevent excessive accumulation of water on the leaves, causing leaf rot.
2. Watering time: Choose to water in the morning or evening when the temperature is lower, and the water evaporates slower, which is conducive to succulent plants absorbing water.
3. Watering frequency: For newly planted succulents, the roots have not yet recovered, so the watering frequency should be appropriately reduced, and it is sufficient to water 1-2 times a week.
4. Pay attention to observation: During the watering process, pay close attention to the growth status of succulent plants. If the soil is too dry or too wet, adjust the watering frequency in a timely manner.
Watering误区 and solutions1. Misunderstanding: The more water newly planted succulents get, the better.
Solution: Too much watering can lead to root rot and affect plant growth. Master the amount of watering and avoid overwatering.
2. Misunderstanding: No need to expose to sunlight after watering.
Solution: After watering, place the succulent plants in a ventilated and diffused light environment as soon as possible to allow the water on the leaves to evaporate quickly and prevent disease occurrence.
3. Misunderstanding: Succulent plants are drought-resistant and can go without watering for a long time.
Solution: Although succulent plants are drought-resistant, not watering for a long time can cause the plants to lack water and affect growth. Follow the principle of "watering when dry and damp" and water appropriately.
The issue of watering newly planted succulents is a focus for many beginners. Mastering the correct watering method and paying attention to the growth status of succulent plants can only grow healthy and beautiful succulents. I hope this article can be helpful to you.References:
《Succulent Plant Maintenance Guide》, China Forestry Publishing House, 2018.
《Succulent Plant Disease Control Manual》, China Agricultural Publishing House, 2019.