Countermeasures for the causes of succulent plant leaves withering With people's love for home green plants, succulent plants have become widely popular because of their unique shape and easy-to-maintain characteristics. Many flower lovers will encounter succulent plant leaves withering during the maintenance process. The problem of withering leaves not only affects the appearance of succulent plants, but also causes trouble to the maintainers. This article will analyze in detail the causes of withering leaves of succulent plants and provide corresponding countermeasures. Reasons why the leaves of succulent plants wither 1. Improper water management Succulent plants have relatively low demand for water. Too much or too little water may cause the leaves to wither. Too much watering will lead to hypoxia in the roots, which in turn will cause the roots to rot; Too little watering will cause the plants to lack water and the leaves to gradually wither.
2. Succulent plants with insufficient light need enough sunshine. If they are exposed to a dark environment for a long time, their leaves will wither due to lack of photosynthesis.
3. Uncomfortable temperature and succulent plants are sensitive to temperature. Too high a temperature will cause the moisture in the leaves to evaporate too quickly, and too low may cause frostbite.
4. The blight of leaves of succulent plants infected by pests and diseases may also be caused by infection by pests and diseases, such as leaf spot disease, root rot, etc.
5. Insufficient nutrients. Long-term non-fertilization or improper fertilization will lead to insufficient nutrients in succulent plants and gradually wither their leaves. Response measures 1. Water management Reasonable watering is the key to preventing the leaves of succulent plants from wilting. When watering, the principle of "seeing dry, seeing wet" should be followed to avoid excessive watering. Before watering, check the soil moisture to ensure that the soil is slightly moist.
2. Light adjustment Place succulent plants in a sunny place and ensure 4-6 hours of direct light every day. If conditions are limited, artificial light filling equipment can be used.
3. Temperature control Place succulent plants in a suitable temperature environment to avoid high and low temperatures.
4. Regularly inspect succulent plants for pest control, treat pests and diseases found in a timely manner, and use pesticides or biological control methods to control them.
5. Fertilization According to the growth stage of succulent plants, reasonable fertilization can be applied. Appropriate amount of compound fertilizers can be applied during periods of vigorous growth, and fertilization can be reduced during periods of slow growth.
There are many reasons for the wilting of succulent plant leaves. Conservators need to analyze and solve them according to actual conditions. Through reasonable water management, light adjustment, temperature control, pest and disease control and fertilization, the problem of wilting of succulent plant leaves can be effectively prevented. I hope this article can provide useful reference for the majority of flower lovers.
References: "Handbook for the Conservation of Succulent Plants", China Forestry Press, 2018.
"Prevention and Control Technology of Succulent Plant Diseases and Pests", China Agricultural Press, 2019.