Unveiling the taboos of planting succulents, these plants are not suitable to be companions with succulents!

Differences in light requirements, soil adaptability, water needs, disease and pest risks, and growth rate differences

Due to their unique shape and easy maintenance, succulents have been increasingly favored by gardening enthusiasts in recent years. Not all plants are suitable for planting with succulents. This article will reveal the taboos of planting succulents to help you understand which plants are not suitable for succulents to avoid unnecessary troubles during maintenance.

Differences in light requirements

Succulents have high light requirements, while some plants may be less sensitive to light. Shade-loving ferns and some foliage plants, such as oxalis and wire grass, can easily cause leaf withering under strong light. When planted with succulents, it may affect the growth of succulents. When matching plants, their common light requirements should be considered.

Soil adaptability

Succulents usually prefer well-drained and breathable soil, while some plants, such as aquatic plants and moisture-loving plants, have poor adaptability to soil, which can easily cause soil waterlogging and affect the growth of succulents. Aquatic plants like lotus and water lily, as well as moisture-loving plants like吊兰 and green vines, are not suitable for planting with succulents.

Water needs

Succulents have the ability to store water and have relatively low water requirements. In contrast, some plants, such as吊兰 and green vines, need more water to maintain growth. If they are planted with succulents, it may lead to excessively moist soil, thus affecting the growth of succulents.

Disease and pest risks

Succulents are prone to pest and disease attacks during growth. Some plants, such as roses and peonies, have a high risk of diseases and pests. If planted with succulents, they may spread diseases and pests to succulents. When choosing matching plants, plants with a high risk of diseases and pests should be avoided to be planted with succulents.

Growth rate differences

The growth rate of succulents is relatively slow, while some plants, such as vines and shrubs, grow fast. If they are planted with succulents, the difference in growth rate may intensify the competition between plants, affecting the growth of succulents.

Understanding which plants are not suitable for planting with succulents is crucial for ensuring the healthy growth of succulents. Through the introduction of this article, it is believed that you have gained a deeper understanding of the taboos of planting succulents. In future maintenance, please avoid planting unsuitable plants with succulents to create a good growing environment for your succulents.

References:

1. "Succulent Maintenance Manual", Author: Li Ming, Publisher: China Agricultural Publishing House, 2018.

2. "Indoor Plant Planting and Maintenance", Author: Zhang Hua, Publisher: Shanghai Science and Technology Publishing House, 2017.

3. China Flower Association: "China Flower Industry Development Report", 2019.