Understand the characteristics of succulent plants, choose appropriate containment containers, control temperature and humidity, properly shade, select appropriate soil, pay attention to pest control, timely ventilation, winter, the cold climate makes many plants feel the challenge of survival, especially succulent plants. Because of their unique form and vitality, succulent plants are loved by many gardening enthusiasts. How to ensure the healthy growth of succulent plants in winter has become a concern for many people who raise succulent plants. Let's talk about techniques for keeping succulent plants in winter to help your succulent plants survive the winter safely. Understand the characteristics of succulents. Succulents originate in arid and semi-arid areas and have strong drought tolerance. In winter, due to the drop in temperature, the growth rate of succulents will slow down or even enter a dormant state. When maintaining succulents in winter, special attention should be paid to the control of temperature and humidity. Select the appropriate stuffy container. The stuffy container should be made of materials with good air permeability, such as ceramics, plastic, etc. The bottom of the container should have drainage holes to prevent accumulated water, and the inner wall of the container should be smooth to reduce damage to the roots of succulent plants. Control temperature and humidity The suitable temperature for succulent plants to grow in winter is between 5 ° C and 15 ° C. During the stuffy breeding process, try to keep the temperature in the container stable. If the indoor temperature is too low, heating equipment can be used to adjust. Keep the humidity in the container moderate to avoid excessive humidity causing root rot. Proper shading is weak in winter, and succulent plants have relatively low demand for light. During the stuffy cultivation process, appropriate shading should be avoided to avoid direct sunlight. You can choose a translucent sunshade net or sunshade cloth to block light. Choosing the right soil The soil suitable for the growth of succulent plants requires good air permeability and strong drainage. When cultivating in winter, you should choose soil with good air permeability, such as peat soil, perlite, etc., to ensure that the soil fertility is moderate and avoid Excessive fertilization causes root rot. Pay attention to pest control. There are few pests and diseases in succulent plants in winter, but prevention still needs to be paid to. Regularly inspect plant leaves, stems and other parts to deal with pests and diseases in a timely manner. Biopesticides or low-toxicity pesticides can be used for control. During the process of timely ventilation and stuffy maintenance, timely ventilation should be carried out to maintain air circulation in the container. The ventilation time can be carried out when the temperature is high during the day to avoid too low the temperature caused by ventilation at night.
Raising succulent plants in winter is a job that requires patience and care. Through the above skills, I believe that your succulent plants can safely survive the cold winter. During the maintenance of succulent plants, you should also pay attention to the growth conditions of the plants and adjust the maintenance measures in a timely manner to allow succulent plants to bloom beautiful in cold winter.
References: "Encyclopedia of Succulent Plants", author: Zhang Xiaofeng,"Encyclopedia of Succulent Plants", author: Japan Horticultural Association,"Manual for the Prevention and Control of Succulent Plant Diseases", author: China Agricultural Press