What to do about the overgrowth of succulents? Here are 5 easy ways to deal with it, making your succulents look beautiful!

Proper watering, adequate lighting, balanced fertilizing, pruning leaves, and controlling the growing environment.

Due to their unique shapes and easy maintenance, succulents have gained popularity among plant enthusiasts. However, succulents tend to stretch easily, affecting their appearance. How to prevent succulents from stretching? This article will introduce 5 practical techniques to make your succulents vibrant!

Proper watering

Although succulents are drought-tolerant, excessive watering can lead to stretching. When watering, follow the principle of "better dry than wet". Water the succulents when their leaves start to soften, and ensure good soil drainage after watering to prevent waterlogging.

Adequate lighting

Succulents require plenty of sunlight to maintain a healthy growth state. Place succulents in sunny areas such as balconies or windowsills. Insufficient lighting can cause succulents to stretch. It's important to note that during the hot summer, they should be shaded appropriately to avoid direct sunlight.

Balanced fertilizing

Succulents do not require a lot of fertilizer. Excessive fertilizing can lead to stretching. During the growing season, you can apply a thin fertilizer, such as diluted compound fertilizer once a month. Be careful not to let the fertilizer come into contact with the leaves to avoid burning them.

Pruning leaves

During the growth of succulents, some withered and stretched leaves may appear. These leaves not only affect the appearance but also consume the plant's nutrients. It is important to trim these leaves in time to keep the plant tidy. The trimmed leaves can be used to propagate new succulents.

Controlling the growing environment

The temperature, humidity, and other factors of the growing environment of succulents also affect their growth. During the hot summer and cold winter, it is necessary to adjust the growing environment appropriately to maintain good ventilation, which is beneficial for the healthy growth of succulents.

By following these 5 techniques, I believe you will be able to easily deal with the issue of succulent stretching. With proper care, your succulents will surely thrive and become a beautiful landscape in your home. Let's work together to make our succulents grow strong under our care!

References:

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3. Industry Report: China Succulent Plant Market Research Report (2019-2023) [R]. Beijing: China Flower Association, 2019.