Succulents have become a popular choice for home planting in recent years due to their unique appearance and low maintenance costs. Many novice plant growers tend to make mistakes in watering, leading to prolonged periods without watering their succulents. This article will delve into the issue of not watering succulents for a long time, analyzing its dangers and countermeasures.
The Dangers of Not Watering Succulents1. Leaf shrinkage: Prolonged lack of watering in succulents can cause leaves to lack water, resulting in shrinkage. In severe cases, leaves can turn yellow and fall off, affecting the aesthetic.
2. Root damage: Long periods without watering can cause the roots of succulents to be damaged due to lack of water, or even rot. Once the roots are damaged, the plant's ability to absorb water and nutrients decreases, affecting growth.
3. Susceptibility to diseases: When succulents are not watered for a long time, the soil moisture remains high, making it easy for bacteria and fungi to thrive, leading to the plant getting infected with diseases.
4. Impaired reproduction: Succulents in a state of water deficiency will have reduced reproductive ability, or may even be unable to reproduce.
5. Shortened lifespan: Long periods without watering can severely affect the growth and development of succulents, accordingly shortening their lifespan.
Countermeasures for Not Watering Succulents1. Observe soil moisture: Before watering, first observe the soil moisture. You can gently touch the soil with your fingers. If it feels dry, you can water moderately.
2. Control watering frequency: Succulents do not need frequent watering. Generally, watering 1-2 times a week is sufficient. In the hot summer season, the frequency of watering can be slightly increased.
3. Choose a suitable pot: Selecting a pot with good breathability is beneficial for water evaporation and root respiration.
4. Water appropriately: When watering, ensure that the water penetrates around the roots and avoid excessive water that could cause root rot.
5. Pay attention to watering time: It is best to water in the morning or evening to avoid direct sunlight that could cause rapid evaporation of water.
Not watering succulents for a long time can bring many dangers. Understanding their watering characteristics and mastering the correct watering methods can help take good care of succulents. During the watering process, it is important to pay attention to observing soil moisture, controlling watering frequency reasonably, choosing a suitable pot, watering appropriately, and paying attention to watering time to allow succulents to grow healthily.
References:
《Succulent Plant Care Guide》, published by China Forestry Publishing House, 2018.
《Succulent Plant Disease Control Manual》, published by China Agricultural Publishing House, 2019.