How to care for and water succulents
An article sharing knowledge on how to care for and water succulents and the correct cultivation methods of green plants and flowers. The following is an introduction by the editor for netizens.
Succulents come in many types and shapes, with various leaf shapes and plant forms. Compared to other potted plants, succulents are generally small in size, suitable for growing in small pots and even on small balconies, with less strict requirements for sunlight.
Especially the succulents from the Crassula family are more robust and easy to care for. The color of succulents may change with the seasons, especially during spring and autumn when the weather is cooler and sunlight is abundant. Many succulents will show color changes, either on the edges of the leaves or the entire leaf, turning into a beautiful red, making them more attractive and eye-catching after coloring.
Beginners should not choose high-end, rare, and expensive succulents. It's best to choose robust and easy-to-care-for ones. Even common, inexpensive succulents can be beautiful when properly cared for, growing into full pots or becoming old stakes, which are very beautiful and pleasing to the eye.
To care for succulents well, a few basic things need to be done right, and you can grow each pot of succulents to a good condition, maintaining a healthy state throughout the year, surviving the summer and winter smoothly, with a good growth trend, becoming more beautiful and more enjoyable. Watching them fresh and vigorous, with elegant plant forms, really brings a good mood every day!
How to care for and water succulents
1. Good potting soil is very important for succulents
Although succulents can survive in sand, to make them grow more smoothly, stronger, and more beautiful, the soil is very important. The potting soil should be loose, not sticky or compacted, and must be nutritious, well-draining, not prone to waterlogging or compaction, and breathable.
In addition, it should have certain nutritional components. Therefore, when preparing the soil, adding peat and decomposed leaf soil can be mixed with sandy soil, or vermiculite, pearl rock, and other granular soils, which do not form clumps and are rich in humus. This type of soil allows succulents to grow continuously and become fatter and more beautiful.
2. Proper lighting is important for succulents
When the temperature is between 15 to 28 degrees Celsius, this is the most suitable temperature for succulents to grow, and it is also the time when they grow fastest. During this period, you can increase sunlight, appropriately keep them outdoors, and also supplement nutrients by providing some fertilizer, a small amount of organic fertilizer, slow-release fertilizer, or chemical fertilizer. It is important to apply a small amount and not to apply too much fertilizer at once, nor is it necessary to fertilize frequently.