Why are succulent and grow? How to avoid succulent plants are deeply loved by plant lovers because of their unique shape and easy-to-maintain characteristics. Many novices will encounter succulent plants "grow" during the maintenance process. The phenomenon, that is, the originally compact succulent leaves become loose and the overall shape becomes loose. This article will provide an in-depth analysis of why succulent plants grow and provide corresponding maintenance skills to help you raise more beautiful and healthy succulent plants. Reasons for succulent plants 1. Insufficient light Succulent plants need sufficient light during their growth, especially direct sunlight. If the light is insufficient, succulent plants will naturally expand their leaves in order to get more light, forming a kind of "long open" state.
2. Too much water and succulent plants have low water needs. Too much watering will cause water accumulation in the roots, which will affect the growth of succulent. Too much water will cause the succulent leaves to become loose and grow. phenomenon.
3. Climate factors Succulent plants have certain requirements on temperature and humidity during their growth. If the temperature is too high or the humidity is too large, succulent plants will expand their leaves in order to dissipate heat and reduce humidity.
4. Soil problems The soil is too tight or poorly drained, which will cause poor breathing at the roots of succulent plants, which will affect growth. Succulent plants will expand their leaves to increase the photosynthesis area to obtain more nutrients. How to avoid succulent growth 1. Properly increase light Place succulent plants in sunny places and ensure at least 4-6 hours of direct sunlight every day. In winter, the use of artificial light sources can be appropriately increased.
2. Control the watering frequency According to the growth stage and climatic conditions of succulent plants, reasonably control the watering frequency. Generally speaking, succulent plants can be watered once a week to avoid stagnant water.
3. Maintain appropriate climatic conditions to control indoor temperature and humidity, avoid high temperature and humid environments, and place succulent plants in a cool and ventilated place in summer.
4. Choose the right soil and choose soil with good air permeability and strong drainage, which is conducive to the breathing and growth of the roots of succulent plants.
5. Regular pruning and timely pruning of dead and sick leaves of succulent plants will help maintain healthy growth of plants.
The growth of succulent plants is the result of the joint action of many factors. Understanding the reasons for succulent blooms and taking corresponding maintenance measures will help raise beautiful and healthy succulent plants. I hope this article can provide some help for your succulent maintenance. According to the "2019 China Flower Market Analysis Report" released by China Flower Association, the succulent plant market continues to heat up, and more and more consumers are beginning to pay attention to the maintenance of succulent plants and grasp the mystery of succulent blooms. It will help you stand out among many enthusiasts and become a master of meat farming.