How to water succulents
Today, the editor will explain how to water succulents and the correct maintenance methods for green plants and flowers. Please see the detailed introduction below.
Nowadays, many people enjoy keeping succulents and want to grow them well. However, watering succulents can easily lead to problems, making it feel troublesome. If not properly controlled, it can easily cause root rot and leaf waterification. For those growing succulents at home, watering is not actually complicated. By reasonably mastering the four "do not water" principles, the roots will not have problems, and it will be difficult to cause root rot.
1. Do not water on rainy or cloudy days
Why not water succulents on rainy or cloudy days? On such days, the air humidity is already high, and the leaves can absorb some moisture with their pores open. Moreover, if the humidity is high after it rains, the potting soil will dry very slowly. If the soil is slightly compacted, it can easily lead to root rot and leaf waterification. Therefore, do not water on rainy or cloudy days, as it can easily cause problems.
2. Do not water when it's too hot
Succulents have a temperature limit for growth. Most succulents will completely stop growing and enter a dormant state when the temperature exceeds 30 degrees Celsius. During dormancy, the roots are inactive and cannot absorb water or nutrients. If you water them, the high humidity will only cause root rot, especially in the summer. If your plants are large, it is recommended not to water them throughout the summer and just provide shade. Otherwise, watering will only cause them to rot.
3. Do not water when it's too cold in winter
In the northern regions during winter, the temperature is often quite low. If you are growing succulents in winter and the temperature is below five degrees, do not water them. Succulents can only ensure normal growth at temperatures above 5 degrees and around 10 degrees. If the temperature is too low and you water them, the roots will become inactive and may rot upon contact with water. If they are watered during low temperatures, the leaves may also freeze due to high water content.
How to water succulents
4. Do not water if the soil is not dry
This is very important because succulents need a process of drying and wetting. They prefer dry conditions and fear moisture. Therefore, when watering succulents, you should not water the soil if it is still wet. However, ventilation is often poor when growing succulents, and the soil may not be completely dry. Watering in this state can easily lead to root rot. The correct method to water succulents is to water them only when the soil is completely dry. If you can't control the moisture level of the soil, you can insert a toothpick or bamboo skewer into the potting soil near the bottom. When the skewer has no moisture, it is not too late to water.
As long as you master watering, succulents will generally not have problems. However, there is a prerequisite for proper watering: the soil should be well-draining. It is recommended to use soil with more than 50% particles when growing at home. The pot should not be too large or too deep. Watering should be done on sunny days and at temperatures that are not too high or too low to ensure normal growth. If you want them to grow fast, water the soil when it is completely dry. If you want them to show their best condition, wait until the bottom leaves feel slightly soft when pinched before watering. This way, you will not have any root rot problems with your succulents at home. Growth and showing their best condition will not be affected.
Above is the specific introduction on how to water succulents and the correct maintenance methods. I hope it brings some knowledge about flowers to green plant enthusiasts.