Choose the right variety, choose the soil, choose the lighting conditions, water techniques, fertilization methods, pest control and reproduction methods As the pace of life accelerates, more and more people are beginning to pursue a simple and natural lifestyle. Succulent plants have become popular indoor decoration plants in recent years due to their unique appearance and low maintenance requirements. How to grow succulent plants? This article will provide you with a detailed strategy for growing succulent plants, allowing you to easily grow beautiful succulent potted plants. Before selecting suitable varieties to grow succulent plants, we must first understand the characteristics and growth habits of various succulent plants. Currently, common succulent plant varieties on the market include Crassulaceae, Archeaceae, Cactus, etc. When selecting varieties, you can decide based on your own preferences, maintenance conditions and space size. Soil selection Succulent plants have higher requirements on the soil and require soil with good breathability and strong drainage. There are many special soils on the market specially designed for succulent plants, such as coconut bran, perlite, vermiculite, etc. Peat soil, carrious soil, and river sand can also be mixed in a certain proportion to make soil suitable for the growth of succulent plants. The selection of succulent plants for containers does not have high requirements on the container, but it is best to choose a ceramic, purple sand or plastic basin with good air permeability. Drain holes should be left at the bottom of the container to prevent excessive moisture from causing root rot. Lighting conditions Succulent plants have higher requirements for light and generally require sufficient scattered light or soft direct light. When maintaining indoors, succulent plants can be placed close to windows to ensure at least 4-6 hours a day. Direct light exposure. Watering skills The watering frequency of succulent plants is low. Usually, watering can only be done after the soil is dry. When watering, it should be poured thoroughly at once, but too much water should not penetrate into the bottom of the container. When it is high in summer, it should be appropriately reduced. The number of watering should be appropriately reduced to prevent roots from rotting. Fertilization method Succulent plants do not have a high demand for fertilizer. Compound fertilizer can be applied once a month during the growing season. When fertilizing, the fertilizer should be diluted and evenly sprinkled on the soil surface to avoid direct contact with leaves. Pest and insect pests control Few diseases and insect pests occur on succulent plants, but attention should be paid to prevention. During the growing season, the plants should be kept well ventilated to avoid the breeding of pests and diseases. If pests and diseases are found, timely measures should be taken, such as pruning diseased leaves and using pesticides. Breeding methods There are three main breeding methods for succulent plants: dividing, cutting and sowing. Dividing is the most common method. Dividing vigorously growing plants into several plants and planting them separately. Cutting and sowing require certain skills and patience.
Planting succulent plants is not complicated. As long as you master the above skills, you can easily grow beautiful succulent potted plants. During the maintenance process, you must be patient, observe the growth status of the plants more, and adjust the maintenance measures in a timely manner. I believe that in the near future, you will also become a master of meat raising and enjoy the good times brought by succulent plants.