The growth characteristics of succulent plants The reasons why the succulent roots are particularly thick The maintenance points of succulent plants With the gradual popularity of succulent plants, more and more plant lovers have begun to pay attention to this unique plant. Among many succulent plants, there is a phenomenon that has attracted everyone's attention: the succulent roots are particularly thick, why are the succulent roots particularly thick? Let's reveal the secret behind this phenomenon. Growth characteristics of succulent plants Succulent plants, as the name suggests, refer to fleshy plants. Their leaves are thick and rich in water, which can store a large amount of water in dry environments. The root systems of succulent plants also have unique growth characteristics, that is, the roots are extremely thick. Reasons why succulent roots are particularly thick 1. Adapt to arid environments, succulent plants grow in arid and semi-arid areas. In order to adapt to this environment, their root systems need to go deep into the soil to find water sources. The strong root system can help succulent plants better. The ground is fixed in the soil, reducing water evaporation, thereby improving the survival rate of the plant.
2. Storage of nutrients The leaves of succulent plants are thick and can store a large amount of nutrients, while the thick root system can better absorb nutrients in the soil and provide sufficient nutrients for plant growth. The thick root system also helps succulent plants absorb more nutrients during the dry season and prepare for the next growth cycle.
3. Protect against pests and diseases. The root system of succulent plants is strong and can resist some pests and diseases. When pests and diseases attack succulent plants, the strong root system can provide certain resistance and reduce the impact of pests and diseases on plants.
4. Improve reproductive ability The reproduction method of succulent plants is mainly through rhizome reproduction. The strong root system is conducive to plant reproduction and improves the success rate of reproduction. Key points for the maintenance of succulent plants After understanding the reasons why the roots of succulent plants are particularly thick, let's take a look at how to maintain these lovely plants.
1. Select suitable soil succulent plants to grow in sandy soil with good drainage. When preparing soil, you can add appropriate amount of legus soil, peat soil, etc. to increase the breathability and water retention of the soil.
2. Control watering of succulent plants that are not resistant to waterlogging, so watering should be appropriate. During the growing season, keep the soil slightly moist; during the dormant season, the frequency of watering should be reduced.
3. Reasonable fertilization The demand for fertilizer for succulent plants is not high, but moderate fertilization helps plants grow. During the growing season, thin compound fertilizers can be applied once a month.
4. Pay attention to light and succulent plants like light. They should be placed in a sunny place. Pay attention to sun protection in summer to avoid sunburn on plants.
The extremely thick roots of succulent plants are the result of their adaptation to arid environments, storage of nutrients, defense against pests and diseases, and improve reproductive ability. Understanding these characteristics will help us better maintain these lovely plants. In the future maintenance process, We must provide a suitable environment for succulent plants based on their growth characteristics so that they can thrive.