Succulent Plant Care Guide, Why Use Small Pots for Succulents?

This article directory guide:

Why succulents need to use small pots How to choose and use small pots

Succulents are loved for their unique appearance and low maintenance cost. In the process of caring for succulents, choosing the right pot is crucial. Let's explore why succulents need to use small pots and how to properly choose and use them.

Characteristics of succulents

Succulents have the characteristics of strong water storage capacity and slow growth rate. They have relatively low requirements for water and nutrients, so these characteristics should be fully considered when choosing pots.

Why succulents need to use small pots

1. Help control water

Small pots help control the moisture of succulents, preventing root rot caused by waterlogging. Since the volume of soil in small pots is small, the water evaporates quickly, effectively reducing the issue of excessive moisture.

2. Help control roots

When succulents grow in small pots, the roots are restricted, which helps suppress their growth rate and makes the plants more compact. The soil in small pots has good breathability, which is beneficial for root respiration.

3. Help for appreciation

Small pots can make succulents more beautiful, especially those with unique shapes. Placing them in small pots can highlight their features.

How to choose and use small pots

1. Material

The materials of small pots mainly include clay, plastic, and porcelain. Clay pots have good breathability and are suitable for succulents; plastic pots have low cost but poor breathability; porcelain pots are beautiful and generous, but generally have poor breathability. It is recommended to choose clay pots with good breathability.

2. Capacity

The capacity of small pots should be moderate and not too large. If it's too large, it's easy to accumulate water, which is not conducive to the growth of succulents. Generally speaking, a capacity of 5-10 liters is more appropriate for small pots.

3. Shape

The shape of small pots should match the shape of succulents to make the plants more ornamental, such as spherical, cylindrical, etc. You can choose according to personal preferences.

4. Usage

When using small pots, the following points should be noted:

(1) The bottom hole should be unobstructed to ensure good drainage;

(2) Avoid direct exposure to the sun to prevent the pot from cracking;

(3) Regularly check the soil moisture to keep the soil moist;

(4) Reasonably fertilize to avoid over-fertilization.

The reasons for using small pots for succulents mainly lie in the control of water, roots, and appreciation. When purchasing and using small pots, attention should be paid to the pot material, capacity, shape, and other factors. Proper selection and use of small pots can help improve the growth rate and ornamental value of succulents.

References:

[1] Zhang Wei. Tips for caring for succulents [J]. Home Gardening, 2018 (12): 35-36.

[2] Wang Lina. Tips for planting succulents [J]. Gardening, 2019 (5): 28-29.