This article provides a guide to succulent plant care:
Selecting the Right Potting Soil
1. Material:陶盆 (Clay pots) and 瓦盆 (Terracotta pots) with good breathability and drainage are ideal for succulent plant pots.
2. Size: Choose a pot that matches the size of the succulent plant, avoiding too large or too small.
Soil Selection and Configuration
1. Soil: Succulents prefer well-draining and breathable soil, which can be mixed with peat, coarse sand, and perlite.
2. Ratio: The general ratio is peat: coarse sand: perlite = 3:2:1.
Light and Temperature
1. Light: Succulents enjoy plenty of sunlight, but need shade during summer to avoid direct sunlight.
2. Temperature: The optimal growth temperature for succulents is 15-25°C. They need to be kept warm during winter and should not be below 5°C.
Watering and Fertilizing
1. Watering: Succulents do not tolerate waterlogging. Watering should follow the "dry-wet" principle, avoiding积水 (standing water).
2. Fertilizing: Spring and autumn are the best times for fertilizing. You can choose special succulent fertilizer or diluted compound fertilizer, applying once a month.
Pruning and Propagation
1. Pruning: Regularly prune withered leaves to maintain the beauty of the plant.
2. Propagation: Succulents can be propagated through leaf insertion, cutting, and division.
Pest and Disease Control
1. Pest Control: Regularly inspect the plants and treat any pest infestations promptly with insecticides.
2. Disease Control: Maintain ventilation, avoid overcrowding of plants, cut off diseased branches when found, and use fungicides for prevention and treatment.
Although growing succulents may seem simple, mastering the above tips will help your plants thrive. This article aims to provide assistance for your succulent care journey. According to the "2023 China Succulent Plant Market Report," the market for succulents in China is expanding every year, and consumers' love for succulents is increasing. Learning succulent potting skills can not only beautify the home environment but also add a touch of green and vitality to our lives.
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