How to care for succulents to prevent them from withering
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Succulents, as lazy person's potted plants, have been popular among many friends because they are not only easy to care for but also have very cute and plump leaves, which are highly ornamental. Placing several succulents on the balcony at home instantly adds a lot of vitality. Many friends also face some problems when caring for succulents. Today, I will teach you how to prevent succulents from rotting and withering all year round.
If you want to make succulents grow strong, you should first choose the right pot and soil, which can fundamentally solve the problem of succulent root rot. For succulents, the pot should be chosen to fit the size and growth shape of the plant.
Succulents prefer loose and breathable soil. You can mix peat soil and vermiculite to increase soil aeration. Placing a few pieces of broken tiles at the bottom of the pot can prevent water accumulation in the pot and avoid root rot caused by water accumulation.
In addition, you can also place peanut shells, willow bark, etc., at the bottom of the pot, which can supplement some nutrients for the plant and promote its growth. Spring is the peak growing period for succulents. If you want to make succulents grow more vigorously in spring, you need to supply them with plenty of water to promote their growth.
How to care for succulents to prevent them from withering
When supplementing water for succulents, also pay attention that the amount of water added each time should not be too much to avoid water accumulation in the pot, which can lead to the decay of the succulent's roots. Watering once every 20 days is sufficient. Frequent watering can cause black rot in the succulent's roots. It is important to prevent pests in spring. Starting from March, you should spray insect repellent every week to avoid pest outbreaks.
In summer, succulents will enter a dormant period, so it is important to control the watering of succulents, reduce the amount of watering, and water once a month. Place the succulents in a place with diffused light for care, and pay attention to the ventilation of the growing environment. Especially avoid direct sunlight, as the strong summer sun can burn the leaves when exposed directly.
After the summer, the temperature will gradually decrease, so you can appropriately supplement water for the succulents. However, still avoid direct sunlight and gradually increase the amount of watering as the temperature decreases. From September to October, you can supplement fertilizer for the succulents to promote their growth.