With the improvement of living standards, more and more people are starting to care for succulents. They are cute and easy to maintain, becoming a favorite for home decoration. After purchasing succulents, how to clean and maintain them to make these small lives healthier and more beautiful has become a question for many新手 caregivers. This article will provide you with the correct cleaning and maintenance methods for succulents purchased on Taobao, allowing you to easily cultivate beautiful succulents.
Preliminary cleaning after purchasing succulents1. Cleaning time: After receiving the succulents, it is recommended to clean them in a short time to prevent the plants from being exposed to the air for too long, which may lead to diseases and pests.
2. Cleaning tools: Prepare a basin, clean water, a soft-bristle brush, and diluted disinfectants such as carbendazim or thiophanate-methyl.
3. Cleaning steps:
a. Remove the succulents from the packaging and gently shake off the surface dust.
b. Place the succulents in the basin and gently brush off the surface dust and dirt with a soft-bristle brush.
c. Soak the roots of the succulents in diluted disinfectant to disinfect and kill germs.
d. After cleaning, place the succulents in a shaded and well-ventilated area to dry.
Daily maintenance and cleaning1. Daily maintenance:
a. Maintain ventilation: Succulents prefer a well-ventilated environment, ensuring at least 2-3 times of ventilation per day.
b. Avoid direct sunlight: Succulents are not tolerant to strong light and should be kept away from direct sunlight to prevent leaf sunburn.
c. Water moderately: Succulents are drought-tolerant, so water moderately to keep the soil slightly moist.
2. Daily cleaning:
a. Clean the leaves: Gently brush off the dust and dirt on the leaf surface with a soft-bristle brush.
b. Clean the roots: When changing soil or fertilizing, you can wash the roots with clean water to remove decayed roots.
Precautions1. During the cleaning process, avoid using strong cleaning agents to prevent damage to the succulents.
2. After cleaning, place the succulents in a shaded and well-ventilated area to dry, avoiding direct sunlight.
3. Regularly check the succulents and deal with diseases and pests in a timely manner.
The correct cleaning and maintenance methods for succulents purchased on Taobao are crucial. With the above methods, it is believed that you can easily cultivate beautiful succulents, adding a touch of greenery to your home. During the maintenance process, you also need to pay attention to the growth condition of the succulents and adjust the maintenance methods in a timely manner to make these lovely small lives grow strong.
References:
《Succulent Plant Maintenance Manual》, China Forestry Publishing House, published in 2018.
《Succulent Plant Disease and Pest Control Technology》, China Agricultural Publishing House, published in 2017.