Will newly planted succulents die after watering?
In recent years, succulents have become popular on urban balconies due to their cute appearance, but beginners often cause the plants to wilt due to improper watering. Can newly acquired succulents be watered immediately? This question has puzzled many gardening enthusiasts. This article will unveil the mysteries of water management after transplanting succulents through scientific care principles.
Root condition determines the timing of watering
Rules for caring for plants with roots
When transplanting succulents with intact roots, they need to go through a 72-hour buffer period. At this time, the capillary roots are in the repair stage, and early watering can easily cause root suffocation. It is recommended to use the "three-day observation method": check the leaf firmness on the first day, observe the soil moisture on the second day, and confirm the environmental ventilation on the third day before the first watering.
Special treatment for cuttings without roots
Succulents propagated by leaf cutting or cutting the top need to be more cautious, as the 7-day golden care period is crucial. These plants rely on air moisture to develop roots and can use the "fog culture method" - spray water mist 20cm away from the soil surface with a spray bottle every early morning, maintaining a slightly moist state on the surface of the medium, which avoids waterlogging and stimulates root development.
Coordinated management of environmental factors
The art of balancing temperature and humidity
The ideal care environment should be controlled within the range of 18-25℃, and cooling procedures need to be started when it exceeds 28℃. Adjust through the "three-window ventilation method": open the east window in the morning to let in soft light, open the north window at noon to lower the temperature, and open the west window in the evening to promote air circulation. Coordinate with a humidity meter to maintain 40%-60% air humidity.
The key step of water purification
Tap water needs to go through "sunlight exposure + activated carbon filtration" dual treatment: after collecting water, let it stand for 48 hours to eliminate chlorine, and then pass through a bamboo charcoal filtration layer to remove heavy metals. Advanced players can collect rainwater and add EM bacteria solution at a ratio of 1:10 to make biologically active water.