Succulent plants are "sun babies"; they need plenty of sunlight to show off their most beautiful state. If you find that your succulents at home are no longer so bright red, it might be due to insufficient light!
1. Outdoor or indoor cultivation?
If you have a large terrace or a small garden, that's perfect! Your succulents can enjoy the warmth of the sun outdoors to their heart's content. But if you only have a balcony, that's okay too, as long as you ensure they get at least 4 hours of sunlight a day, your succulents will remain in good condition.
2. Balcony essential: Grow light
If your balcony doesn't get enough light, you can consider using a grow light to supplement the light for your succulents. Remember to choose a grow light suitable for succulents and ensure the light is evenly distributed.
2. Variety Showdown: Choosing the right succulent varieties for youThere are many types of succulent plants, each with its own unique charm. But not all succulents are suitable for indoor care, so choosing the right variety is very important!
1. Top choice for indoor care: Rosette-shaped succulentsRosette-shaped succulents, such as Echeveria 'Chihiros', Echeveria 'Orange Dream', and Sedum 'Ice Jade', have low light requirements and are very suitable for indoor care.
2. Excellent choice for outdoor care: Colorful succulentsIf you have the conditions for outdoor care, you can choose some colorful succulents, such as Echeveria 'Setosa', Sedum 'Tithonopsis', and Sedum 'Ice Berry', which are even more beautiful and charming in the sun.
3. Unveiling the Soil: How to ensure good aeration and drainage if your succulents aren't red?Soil is the foundation for succulent growth. Soil with good aeration and drainage allows the roots to be healthy, thus absorbing nutrients better.
1. Specialized succulent soil: With a particle content of over 40%There are many soils on the market specifically designed for succulent plants, with a particle content generally over 40%, which have good aeration and drainage properties and are very suitable for succulent growth.
2. DIY succulent soil: Vermiculite, volcanic rock, rice stone, etc.If you like to get your hands dirty, you can also mix your own succulent soil. Mix materials like vermiculite, volcanic rock, and rice stone in a certain ratio to get soil with good aeration and drainage.
4. Unveiling Watering: What to do if your succulents aren't red due to too much water?Succulent plants are not tolerant of waterlogging, and overwatering can lead to root rot, which in turn affects the growth of the succulent.
1. Spring and Autumn seasons: Water thoroughly only when the soil is completely drySpring and autumn are the peak growing seasons for succulents. You can water thoroughly after the soil has completely dried out to keep the soil moist.
2. Summer: Control watering to avoid root rotIn summer, succulents enter a dormant period, so watering should be controlled to avoid root rot. You can choose to water in the evening to reduce water evaporation.
5. Other things to note1. Ventilation: Maintain good ventilation to avoid black rotSucculent plants need a well-ventilated environment to avoid the occurrence of black rot disease.
2. Temperature: Avoid high temperatures in summer and low temperatures in winterSucculent plants are not tolerant of high or low temperatures. In summer, avoid direct scorching sun, and in winter, ensure the temperature is above 5°C.
3. Fertilizing: Less fertilizer in summer, moderate fertilizer in spring and autumnIn summer, succulents grow slowly, so use less fertilizer or stop fertilizing. In spring and autumn, you can apply fertilizer moderately to promote succulent growth.
Dear succulent lovers, once you master these tips, I'm sure your succulents will regain their vitality and become a beautiful addition to your home! Keep it up!