With the arrival of autumn, the weather gradually cools down, and succulents also welcome their golden season of growth. Autumn succulent care has its unique aspects. If you don't pay attention to the following points, it is easy to cause various problems in succulents. This article will introduce the precautions for autumn succulents in detail, helping you cultivate healthy and beautiful succulents.
Light Management1. Light Duration: As autumn light gradually weakens, succulents still need sufficient light. Generally, ensuring 4-6 hours of light per day is enough, avoiding excessive shading.
2. Light Intensity: Autumn sunlight is no longer dazzling, but UV rays are still strong. While ensuring light, be careful to avoid direct strong light to prevent leaf burn.
3. Light Position: Place succulents in a ventilated and bright location, avoiding dark indoor places.
Watering Management1. Watering Frequency: The growth rate of succulents in autumn slows down, and the watering frequency should be appropriately reduced. Generally, water every 7-10 days, keeping the soil slightly moist.
2. Watering Time: Choose to water in the morning or evening, avoiding watering in the hot sun to prevent leaf burn.
3. Watering Method: Use the immersion pot method or a spray bottle to water, avoiding splashing water on the leaves.
Temperature Management1. Temperature Range: The suitable temperature for succulents to grow in autumn is 15-25°C. High or low temperatures will affect their growth.
2. Temperature Control: For succulents kept indoors, adjust the indoor temperature to meet their growth needs. For succulents kept outdoors, be careful to avoid frost damage.
Fertilizing Management1. Fertilizing Frequency: The growth rate of succulents in autumn slows down, and the fertilizing frequency should be appropriately reduced. Generally, fertilize every 15-20 days, maintaining soil fertility.
2. Fertilizing Method: Choose a growth fertilizer suitable for succulents, such as liquid fertilizer or granular fertilizer. When fertilizing, be careful not to overdo it to avoid fertilizer damage.
3. Fertilizing Time: Choose to fertilize in the morning or evening, avoiding fertilizing in the hot sun.
Pest and Disease Control1. Observe Leaves: Regularly observe the leaves of succulents. Once pests or diseases are found, take timely measures.
2. Clean Maintenance: Keep the maintenance environment clean to prevent the breeding of pests and diseases.
3. Control Methods: According to the type of pests and diseases, take corresponding control measures, such as spraying pesticides, pruning diseased leaves, etc.
Autumn is the golden season for the growth of succulents, but it is also necessary to pay attention to the above points during maintenance. Only by mastering the correct maintenance methods can succulents grow robustly in autumn and bloom beautiful flowers. I hope this article is helpful to you and wish you success in cultivating healthy and beautiful succulents!