Understand the reasons for excessive growth of succulents and measures to prevent excessive growth of succulents As winter approaches, the temperature in the northern region is gradually decreasing, and succulents have also ushered in a "dormant period" of growth. In this season, succulents are prone to excessive growth, which affects their appearance and growth. This article will provide you with a detailed introduction to the methods to prevent excessive growth of succulents in northern winter and help your succulents survive the cold winter safely. Understand the reasons for the excessive growth of succulent plants. The excessive growth of succulent plants is mainly caused by factors such as insufficient light, too high temperature, and improper watering in winter. In the northern winter, due to shortened sunshine time and weakened light intensity, succulent plants are prone to excessive growth due to lack of light. Excessive indoor temperatures and excessive watering will also lead to excessive growth of succulent plants. Measures to prevent succulent plants from growing too much 1. Control watering The growth rate of succulent plants slows down in winter, and the demand for water is also reduced accordingly. Watering must be strictly controlled in winter to avoid excessive watering causing root rot. Under general circumstances, water once every 10-15 days, and try to choose sunny days when watering.
2. Adjust the light in the north. There is insufficient light in winter. Succulent plants should avoid excessive growth. The light needs to be increased appropriately. You can place succulent plants close to windows, or use plant growth lights to supplement the light. Avoid placing succulent plants in a dark and humid environment.
3. Control the temperature If the indoor temperature is too high in winter, it will also lead to the growth of succulent plants. The indoor temperature should be controlled between 15-20 ° C to avoid excessive temperatures. At night, the indoor temperature can be appropriately reduced, which is beneficial to succulent plants spend the dormant period.
4. Choose the right variety When selecting succulent plants, you should choose varieties suitable for winter growth in the north. Varieties such as Crassulaceae and Archeaceae grow more stably in winter and are not easy to grow excessively.
5. Trim and styling In winter, succulent plants can be appropriately trimmed and shaped to remove long branches and promote healthy growth of plants.
To prevent succulent plants from growing excessively in winter in northern China, we need to take scientific and reasonable measures from aspects such as watering, light, temperature, and variety selection, so that succulent plants can safely survive the cold winter and maintain a beautiful shape and healthy growth status.
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