With the improvement of people's living standards, the demand for indoor decoration and environmental beautification is increasing. Succulent plants, due to their unique shapes and easy maintenance characteristics, have been loved by numerous plant enthusiasts. Growing succulent plants in greenhouses can not only increase yield but also extend their ornamental period. This article will introduce the greenhouse succulent planting methods in detail to help you easily cultivate beautiful succulent plants.
Greenhouse Construction and Site Selection1. Site Selection: The greenhouse should be located in a place with plenty of sunlight and good drainage, avoiding low-lying areas with accumulated water.
2. Construction: The greenhouse can be built with materials such as bamboo, wood, or steel pipes, with a height of 2-3 meters for easy operation and ventilation.
Soil Selection and Treatment1. Soil: Succulent plants grow well in soil with good breathability and drainage, such as peat soil, perlite, vermiculite, etc.
2. Treatment: Mix the soil evenly and add an appropriate amount of organic fertilizer to improve soil fertility.
Temperature and Humidity Control in Greenhouse1. Temperature: The suitable growing temperature for succulent plants is between 15-25℃, and temperatures that are too high or too low will affect their growth.
2. Humidity: The humidity in the greenhouse should be controlled between 40%-60%, as extremes in humidity will affect the growth of succulent plants.
Light Management1. Light Time: Succulent plants require 6-8 hours of light per day, and the light time can be appropriately extended in winter.
2. Light Intensity: Avoid direct sunlight to prevent leaf burn.
Watering and Fertilizing1. Watering: Succulent plants are not tolerant of waterlogging, so the soil should be kept slightly moist and avoid积水.
2. Fertilizing: Apply a compound fertilizer once a month during the growing period, and apply phosphorus and potassium fertilizers during the flowering period.
Pest and Disease Control1. Observe Plants: Regularly observe the plants and deal with pests and diseases promptly.
2. Clean Greenhouse: Keep the greenhouse clean to reduce the occurrence of pests and diseases.
Pruning and Shaping1. Pruning: Regularly prune withered leaves to maintain the beauty of the plant.
2. Shaping: According to personal preferences, you can shape succulent plants, such as pruning them into spherical or columnar shapes.
The method of growing succulents in a greenhouse is not complicated. By mastering the above points, you can easily cultivate beautiful succulent plants. In the actual operation process, adjustments need to be made based on local climate, soil, and other conditions. I hope this article can be helpful to you and wish you success in cultivating!
References:
《Succulent Plant Cultivation and Maintenance Techniques》, Author: Zhang Wei, Publisher: China Agricultural Publishing House, 2018.
《Greenhouse Vegetable Cultivation Techniques》, Author: Li Ming, Publisher: China Agricultural Science and Technology Publishing House, 2016.