Understand the growth habits of succulents, appropriate lighting conditions, reasonable watering, appropriate soil temperature and humidity, pest control, pruning and reproduction of succulents, due to their unique shape and low maintenance characteristics, have become a popular choice for home decoration in recent years. They have a wide variety of colors, which not only beautify the environment, but also purify the air. It is not easy for succulents to thrive. This article will introduce you in detail the maintenance knowledge of succulents. Help you easily grow beautiful and fleshy meat. Understand the growth habits of succulent plants. Succulent plants originate in arid and semi-arid areas, so they have special requirements for water and light. During the maintenance process, you must first understand the growth habits of the succulent plants you raise, including light, moisture, soil and other aspects. Suitable lighting conditions Most succulent plants like enough sunlight, but they should also avoid direct sunlight. When maintaining indoors, succulent plants should be placed in windowsills, balconies and other places that can accept scattered light. When high temperatures in summer, pay attention to appropriate shade to avoid sunburn on the leaves. Reasonable watering of succulent plants requires relatively low water requirements. Excessive watering will lead to root rot. Under normal circumstances, it is enough to keep the soil slightly moist. When watering, it should be done in the morning or evening to avoid high temperatures at noon. Water, after watering, ventilation should be carried out in time to allow excess water to evaporate. Suitable soil succulent plants like soil with good drainage and strong air permeability. You can choose the special soil for succulent plants on the market, or prepare it yourself. When preparing, you can use peat soil, perlite, vermiculite and other materials. The ratio is 2:1:1. Temperature and humidity The suitable temperature range for succulent plants is 10℃ to 30℃. When the temperature in winter is low, pay attention to keeping warm to avoid freezing of succulent plants, and maintain indoor air circulation to avoid excessive humidity. Pest and pest control During the growth process, succulent plants may be infested by pests and diseases. Once pests and diseases are discovered, timely measures must be taken, and special pesticides or pesticides can be used for control. At the same time, attention must be paid to maintaining plant hygiene to avoid the spread of pests and diseases. Pruning and reproducing succulent plants During the growth process, branches and leaves such as withered and weak diseases may appear. Pruning should be carried out in time to maintain the beauty and health of the plants. Succulent plants can also be reproduced through rafting, cuttage, etc.
The maintenance of succulents is not difficult. You only need to master some basic skills to easily grow beautiful succulents. During the maintenance process, you should pay attention to the growth habits of succulents and reasonably adjust conditions such as light, moisture, and soil. At the same time, pay attention to pest control and pruning and reproduction. I believe that through your careful care, your succulents will thrive and become a beautiful scenery at home.