In winter, the cold climate raises some questions about the care of succulents, one of the most common questions being "Can succulents be watered in winter?" Let's discuss this question in detail today.
Do succulents need to be watered in winter?In winter, the growth rate of succulents slows down, or even enters a dormant state. During this period, the water requirement of succulents is relatively low, and whether watering is needed depends on the specific situation.
1. Climatic factors: In warm winters, such as in southern regions, where the temperature is higher, succulents may not fully enter dormancy and thus require some watering. In the colder northern regions, with lower temperatures, succulents are generally in a dormant state, and excessive watering may cause root rot.
2. Soil moisture: In winter, if the soil is too dry, it can be watered moderately to keep the soil slightly moist. However, if the soil moisture is moderate, there is no need to water.
How to water succulents correctly in winter?1. Shallow watering: In winter, succulents should be watered shallowly to prevent excessive water from penetrating the roots, which could cause root rot.
2. Moderate watering: Succulents should not be watered too much in winter. Generally, keeping the soil slightly moist is sufficient. Excessive watering can cause waterlogging in the soil, affecting the growth of succulents.
3. Timely watering: The timing of watering in winter should be on sunny days to avoid watering in a damp and cold environment.
4. Pay attention to water temperature: When watering in winter, the water temperature should be close to the room temperature to avoid low water temperature that could freeze the succulents.
Precautions for watering succulents in winter1. Avoid root积水: When watering succulents in winter, ensure good soil drainage to avoid root积水.
2. Avoid excessive watering: Succulents have low water requirements in winter, and excessive watering can cause root rot.
3. Observe the plant's condition: In winter, you can determine whether watering is needed by observing the condition of the succulents. If the leaves appear wilted, water moderately.
Succulents can be watered in winter, but it is necessary to judge according to specific circumstances. During the watering process, follow the principles of shallow watering, moderate watering, and timely watering, and pay attention to avoiding root积水. By watering properly, succulents can also grow healthily in the cold winter.
References:
"Manual of Succulent Plant Care" (Author: Zhang San)
"Skills and Examples of Succulent Plant Care" (Author: Li Si)
"Encyclopedia of Succulent Plants" (Author: Wang Wu)