How soon is it appropriate to expose a succulent to sunlight after repotting
Compared to the related experience of most people on how soon it is appropriate to expose a succulent to sunlight after repotting and the maintenance methods after potting, the following is an introduction by the editor for everyone.
Nowadays, more and more flower enthusiasts are no longer blind in raising succulents but take care of them prepare. Today, let's talk about how long a succulent should be exposed to sunlight after potting. Actually, this involves a process of acclimatization. Moreover, for balcony gardeners, this process is very important. If the acclimatization is not good, the succulent plant may wither and become increasingly wilted, and then it has to be repotted again, forming a vicious cycle.
Generally, a succulent can be exposed to sunlight about 1 week after potting. However, it should not be placed directly in a well-lit area to be exposed to the sun but should be done gradually. Let's briefly talk about the process of potting a newly purchased succulent plant.
For a newly purchased succulent plant, we first remove the old soil from the roots by shaking them in a basin of water until we see white roots. It is not recommended to rinse with a faucet. After removing the old soil, we can trim the roots appropriately by cutting off some withered roots. If you think the roots are healthy, you can skip the trimming. The next step is disinfection. If conditions allow, flower enthusiasts can soak the roots in a solution of potassium permanganate, carbendazim, or thiophanate-methyl. If not, it's fine not to soak.
The potting shown in the picture above has a high rim, which is not conducive to the evaporation of moisture and air circulation, and the soil can easily become moldy when it's wet and damp, leading to root rot in the summer.
Then, place the succulent plant in a shaded place to dry, not for too long, just until the roots don't feel watery. Generally, 2 hours is enough. Then it's time to pot. After potting, there is no need to water the succulent plant. However, it should be noted that the soil used for potting should be slightly moist, not too high in water content. After potting, place the succulent plant in a place with diffused light. During the acclimatization process, do not move it around; treat it as if it doesn't exist.
About a week later, you can start watering and gradually provide sunlight. During the acclimatization process, if the soil dries out, you can slightly spray some water or provide a little bit of water along the edge of the pot, just to keep the soil slightly moist.
The detailed explanation above about how soon it is appropriate to expose a succulent to sunlight after repotting and the maintenance methods after potting are for reference and suggestion only!