Understand the growth habits of succulent plants, choose appropriate watering tools, master watering time, observe the growth status of succulent plants, master watering methods, pay attention to watering frequency, succulent plants have been attracted by many plant lovers because of their unique shape and easy-to-maintain characteristics. Love, the watering problem of succulent plants has always troubled many novices. Let's discuss how to correctly water the succulent to make them grow healthily. Understand the growth habits of succulent plants Before watering, we need to understand the growth habits of succulent plants. Succulent plants originate in arid and semi-arid areas and have relatively low water requirements. Excessive watering can easily lead to root rot, soft leaves, and even death. Choose the right watering tools In order to better control the amount of water, we can choose some professional watering tools, such as drip irrigation, spray cans, etc. These tools can help us water succulents more evenly and reduce the amount of water during the watering process. waste. Master the watering time The best watering time for succulent plants is usually in the morning or evening. The temperature is low and the sunshine is weak, which can reduce water evaporation and help succulent plants absorb water. Observe the growth status of succulent plants Before watering, we can observe the growth status of succulent plants, such as whether the leaves are full, whether the soil is dry, etc. If the leaves are soft and the soil is dry, it means that the succulent plants need to be watered; If the leaves are full and the soil is moist, there is no need to water for the time being. Master watering methods 1. When watering, try to pour water into the soil and avoid directly on the leaves. Because the leaves of succulent plants are fragile, direct watering may easily lead to leaf decay.
2. Water should be evenly distributed to avoid too much water in some places and too little water in some places.
3. After watering, ventilated in time to allow excess water to evaporate and prevent root rot. Pay attention to the watering frequency. The watering frequency of succulent plants varies according to factors such as season, climate, soil, etc., watering every 7 - 10 days in summer and every 20 - 30 days in winter. In high temperature and dry weather, the watering frequency can be increased appropriately; in low temperature and humid weather, the watering frequency can be reduced appropriately.
The watering problem of succulent plants has always been a difficult point in the maintenance process. By understanding the growth habits of succulent plants, selecting appropriate watering tools, mastering watering time, observing growth status, mastering watering methods and paying attention to watering frequency, we can better water the succulents to allow them to grow healthily.
Reference: "Handbook for the Maintenance of Succulent Plants", author: Zhang Xiaohui, Press: China Agricultural Press, 2018.