Not cleaning the withered leaves of succulents? It could lead to pests and worse
Have you noticed the withered yellow leaves at the bottom of your succulent plants? These seemingly harmless leftover leaves might be brewing a crisis. Experienced gardeners know that 80% of succulent pests originate from piles of withered leaves. This article will analyze the hazards of withered leaves from a pathological perspective and teach you step by step how to create a healthy growing environment for your succulents.
Analysis of the Three Types of Withered Leaves
Natural Metabolism Type Withered Leaves
Thick-leafed plants and sedum succulents naturally shed thick leaves, especially when the environment changes suddenly in the summer, with a single plant shedding up to 3-5 leaves per day. These withered leaves should be cleared within 24 hours to prevent the formation of积水 areas.
Attached Type Withered Leaves
Leafy plants like Echeveria still tightly adhere to the stem after the leaves become dry and shriveled. It is recommended to use a bent-tipped tweezer at a 45-degree angle to pick them up, avoiding damage to the growing point. When handling, leave a 0.5cm leaf base to promote the germination of new buds.
Lesion-Type Hydrated Leaves
Not cleaning withered leaves of succulents? It could lead to pests and worse.
Newly purchased succulents showing transparent hydrated leaves are a typical environmental stress response. It is recommended to remove them immediately and spray with a 50% carbendazim 800x solution. Failure to handle them in time can increase the infection rate of the entire plant by 70%.
Fourfold Hazard Alert for Withered Leaf Accumulation
Experimental data shows that a 3cm thick layer of withered leaves can increase local humidity to 85%, providing an ideal breeding environment for scale insects. After an outbreak of pests, the decay speed of the succulent stems accelerates by several times, eventually leading to the collapse of the plant.