How to Plant Succulents
Sharing how to plant succulents and teaching you some small tricks for growing these plants, the following is an introduction by the editor for netizens.
How to raise succulents is a broad topic. In terms of care, it is important to water correctly, provide ample scattered light, and avoid letting the succulents grow too tall. Every two weeks during spring and autumn, you can apply a thin layer of fertilizer, keeping the environmental temperature between 12-28℃, changing the pot every spring, and pruning the roots of the succulents to make them grow more vigorously. Next, I will introduce from four aspects: water, light, fertilization, and temperature.
1. Water
Succulents do not like waterlogged environments. If the soil remains moist for a long time, the roots will not be able to contact oxygen, which can cause the plants to grow too tall or even die. Water at dusk during spring and autumn, making sure to water thoroughly; in summer and winter, sprinkle a little water around the pot edges every half a month to maintain the minimum amount of water necessary for survival.
2. Light
Most succulents, such as 'Fairy cups' and 'Living stones', require ample sunlight. During the growing season in spring and autumn, they can be placed outside to receive as much unobstructed sunlight as possible. Succulents grow with thicker leaves in places with sufficient UV light, while insufficient UV light can cause the stems to lengthen and the leaves to become sparse.
3. Fertilization
Succulents originally grow in barren deserts, so their demand for fertilizer is not high. Fertilization is only necessary during the spring and autumn seasons. Compound fertilizers rich in nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium elements can provide succulents with enough nutrients to grow smoothly. Winter and summer are the dormant periods for the plants, so fertilization is not necessary during these times.
4. Temperature
The original habitat of succulents is South Africa, with the most suitable growth temperature between 12-28°C. Therefore, spring and autumn are the peak growing periods for succulents. In the hot summer and cold winter, measures to lower and raise temperatures should be taken.
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