Understand the reasons why succulent plants grow profusely and how to save succulent plants are loved by many flower friends because of their unique appearance and easy-to-maintain characteristics. During the maintenance process, succulent plants are prone to profusely, which not only affects their appearance, but may also affect their growth and health. What should we do when succulent plants become profusely? This article will provide you with detailed solutions to help your succulent plants restore their beautiful state. Understand the reasons why succulent plants grow profusely. Succulent plants grow profusely usually due to the following reasons: 1. Insufficient light: Succulent plants need enough sunlight. Insufficient light will cause the plants to grow slowly, the leaves become pale, or even grow profusely.
2. Improper water management: Too much or too little watering will cause succulent plants to grow. Too much watering will lead to hypoxia in the roots and affect the plant's absorption of nutrients; too little watering will cause the plant to grow slowly.
3. Improper fertilizer application: Excessive application of fertilizer, especially nitrogen fertilizer, will cause succulent plants to grow. Methods to save fleshy growth 1. Adjust the light: Move the fleshy plants to a place with sufficient light and ensure 4-6 hours of direct sunlight every day. If conditions do not allow, you can use a fill light to supplement the light.
2. Control watering: Reasonably control the watering frequency according to the growth habits of succulent plants. Water 1 -2 times a week in summer and 1-2 times a month in winter. Pay attention to watering thoroughly when watering to avoid stagnant water.
3. Fertilization management: Properly reduce the amount of fertilizer applied and avoid excessive application of nitrogen fertilizer. You can choose fertilizers containing potassium, phosphorus and other elements to promote the healthy growth of succulent plants.
4. Trim branches and leaves: For fleshy plants that are long, you can appropriately trim the branches and leaves to remove the withered and sick parts to promote the growth of new buds.
5. Change pots and soil: When succulent plants grow too fast and the roots are too crowded, you can change pots and soil at a timely time, and choose soil with good air permeability, which is conducive to root respiration and growth.
6. Pay attention to pest control: Regularly inspect succulent plants and deal with pests and diseases found in a timely manner to avoid affecting plant growth.
Excessive growth of succulent plants is a common maintenance problem, but as long as you master the correct maintenance methods, it can be effectively solved. By adjusting light, controlling watering, fertilizing management, pruning branches and leaves, changing pots and soil, and controlling pests and diseases, your succulent plants will surely be able to return to their beautiful state.
Reference: "Handbook for the Conservation of Succulent Plants", author: Zhang Xiaofeng, Press: China Agricultural Press, Publication Date: 2018.