How to water succulents correctly
For most women, the topic of how to water succulents correctly and the techniques for making them bloom is a discussion about flowers and plants. Detailed content will be shared next.
Nowadays, many people enjoy keeping succulents and want to raise them well and maintain their condition. However, watering succulents can easily lead to problems, and it seems very troublesome. If not properly controlled, it can easily cause root rot and leaf waterification. For those of us raising succulents at home, watering is not actually difficult. When caring for them, as long as we grasp the "four do not water" principles, their roots will not have problems, and it will be hard for them to rot.
1. Do not water on rainy or cloudy days
Why not water succulents on rainy or cloudy days? On such days, the humidity in the air is already high, and their leaf pores can absorb some moisture. Moreover, when it's rainy or cloudy and the humidity is high, if you water them, the potting soil will dry very slowly. If the soil remains moist for a long time and is slightly compacted, it can easily lead to root rot and leaf waterification. Therefore, never water on rainy or cloudy days, as it can easily cause problems.
2. Do not water when the temperature is too high
Succulents have a temperature limit for growth. Most succulents will completely stop growing and enter a dormant state when the temperature exceeds 30 degrees. When they are dormant, their roots are inactive and cannot absorb water or nutrients. If you water them, the high humidity will only lead to root rot, especially in summer. If your plants are large, it is recommended to not water them throughout the summer and just provide shade, so they will not have problems. Watering will only cause them to rot.
3. Do not water when it's too cold in winter
In the northern regions, temperatures are often quite low in winter. If you keep 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, their roots will become inactive and can rot upon contact with water. If they are watered in low temperatures, the leaves, which contain a lot of water, can easily freeze.
How to water succulents correctly
4. Do not water if the soil is not dry
This point is very crucial because watering succulents requires a process of drying and wetting. They prefer dryness and fear moisture. Therefore, we must not water them when the potting soil is still wet. However, the ventilation for succulents is often not very good, and the soil is not completely dry. Watering in this state can lead to the most common problem of root rot. The correct way to water succulents is to wait until the soil is completely dry before watering. If you cannot control the dryness and wetness of the soil, you can find a toothpick or a bamboo skewer and insert it almost to the bottom of the potting soil. When there is no moisture on the skewer, it's not too late to water.
As long as you control watering well, succulents will generally not have problems. However, there is a prerequisite for this control: the soil we use should have good breathability. It is recommended to use soil with more than 50% particles when growing at home. Do not use too large or deep pots. Watering should be done on sunny days, when the temperature is 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 condition, water when the bottom leaves feel slightly soft when pinched. This way, the succulents you raise at home will not rot. Both growth and showing their condition will not be delayed.
The above is a specific introduction to how to water succulents correctly and the techniques for making them bloom. I hope it brings some plant knowledge to plant enthusiasts.