How to grow succulents well?
Let me share with you some experience about how to grow succulents well and some tips for home planting, which will surely help you. Let's learn about it together!
Succulents, as the name implies, are full of "meat" and plump, hence the name. They are small and cute, especially with their plump appearance, which makes them very popular.
However, not all succulents can achieve a plump and adorable look. Some may grow weakly, while others may grow too fast, etc. To make succulents look cute and plump, it really takes some effort. Today, I will discuss this issue with my friends.
In the process of growing succulents, I feel that if you want to make the succulents plump and cute, I have summarized briefly: "five sentences," which may be helpful to you, to really achieve a cute and plump look. Let's analyze these briefly.
First sentence: Focus on root growth
If succulents want to grow plump, they cannot do without nutrient absorption, and nutrient absorption relies on the succulent's developed root system. Therefore, whether the root system of a succulent plant is healthy and strong is crucial to its robust growth.
When growing succulents, it's important to start with the roots. To ensure the vigorous growth of the succulent plant's roots, it is necessary to choose high-quality soil. Succulents prefer loose, breathable, and fertile sandy soil, and you can adjust the soil according to your own experience.
Usually, I use simple and efficient, easy-to-collect soil materials.
I usually choose between decomposed leaf soil or organic fertilizer and river sand soil, mixed in a certain proportion. At the same time, I add some large-particle perlite or vermiculite, etc., to ensure good water permeability and breathability, as well as fertile soil.
【Precautions】
If you want succulents to grow plump and thick, soil is key. When choosing soil, avoid two extremes.
First, do not choose too much granular soil. To ensure breathability and water permeability, people tend to adjust the soil to have more granules or pure granular soil. This type of soil quickly absorbs water and dries out easily under sunlight, lacks fertility, and is not suitable for strong root growth in succulents,不利于长期 healthy growth.
Second, do not choose soil with too much粘性. Sometimes, people do not pay much attention to the soil for succulents, thinking that any soil will work, and can be grown by simply digging up some garden soil. This type of soil has too much粘性, poor breathability, and is not good for the healthy growth of succulents.
Second sentence: Change pots for succulents
In growing succulents, the pot is usually chosen to be relatively small. This is not only because the roots of succulents are relatively small, but also to ensure healthy growth and to make the plant and pot look more harmonious and aesthetically pleasing.
Since the pot is not large, there is not much potting soil, and with more granular matter, the nutrients in the soil are gradually depleted after a year of absorption and consumption by the succulents, making the soil quality poor and nutrients scarce.
At this time, it is usually necessary to change pots once a year. This ensures that the succulents grow strongly and become more plump and可爱.
【Precautions】
1. Choose the right season.
When changing pots, pay attention to choosing the right season. It's best to choose spring or autumn when the weather is warm and the air is crisp. During this time, the temperature is suitable, the sunlight is gentle, and it is very conducive to the growth of succulents. After repotting, they can quickly resume normal growth and pass the acclimatization period.
2. Trim the roots appropriately.
Changing pots usually involves moving from one pot to a slightly larger one. During this process, we can trim the fibrous roots, injured roots, old roots, and decayed roots around the plant. This can better stimulate the succulents to root quickly and grow rapidly.
3. After repotting, do the "three controls."
First, control watering. After repotting, do not rush to water. You can moisten the soil slightly in advance, then repot and plant, promoting early acclimatization.
Second, control sunlight. Immediately after repotting, succulents are still in the acclimatization period, the roots have not yet rooted, and normal growth is not suitable for sunlight, which can affect normal recovery and growth.
Third, control fertilizing. After repotting, the roots of succulents have not yet rooted and grown normally, and the roots cannot absorb nutrients normally. Therefore, do not rush to fertilize to prevent root burning.
Third sentence: Control watering for succulents
Succulents cannot grow effectively, become plump, or grow without water, but improper watering is also unreasonable. To make succulents grow tall, plump, and strong, controlling watering is key. Usually, the "dry through, water through" mentioned often is actually the requirement for controlling watering.
To control watering well, wait a bit after the soil is completely dry, and if the leaves are not wilted, there is no need to water in a hurry. Waiting a few days after the soil is completely dry and then watering through will yield better results. This way, when succulents feel the shortage of water, they will absorb water in time, supplementing it in their bodies, making the succulents plump.
【Precautions】
1. Do not waterlog.
Succulents do not like too much water or overly moist soil, especially if the soil is poor and has high粘性. Frequent watering can easily cause excessive watering and soil waterlogging. Especially in the hot summer season, prevent high temperature and humidity environments. This is not conducive to the growth of succulents, making it difficult to grow plump and can even cause etiolation or root rot and withering.
2. Do not lack water.
Too much watering is not good, what about too little? It's also not good. We advocate strict water control, "dry through, water through." But it's not about endless water control. Once the soil is completely dry and the leaves start to look dry and lifeless, it's time to water. Otherwise, it will also limit the growth of succulents.
Fourth sentence: Fertilize succulents
The vigorous growth of succulents naturally requires the consumption of nutrients, and the nutrients in the soil are relatively difficult to meet the growth needs of succulents, so some nutrient supplementation is needed.
Usually, we follow the principle of applying thin fertilizers frequently, and according to the growth characteristics of succulents, we handle and fertilize appropriately. Generally, spring and autumn are the peak growing seasons for succulents, and we can supplement phosphorus and potassium fertilizers to promote strong branches and fat leaves. Generally, we can supplement nutrients every 2-3 weeks to make them grow more plump and可爱.
【Precautions】
1. When fertilizing, try to control fertilization in winter and summer.
In winter and summer, these two seasons are either cold and dry or hot, and succulents grow slowly, some even entering a dormant period. During this time, we should try not to fertilize or control fertilization.
2. When fertilizing, do not rush to achieve results or apply too much.
Fertilizer is a catalyst for the growth of succulents, promoting healthy and robust growth, and making them plump and thick. Sometimes, in a rush to achieve results, too much fertilizer is applied, which can make it difficult for succulents to absorb nutrients efficiently, and can even cause root burning, which is not conducive to healthy growth.
Fifth sentence: Provide proper lighting for succulents
The growth of succulents, with good, loose, and fertile soil and reasonable water and fertilizer supplementation, has met the basic conditions for healthy growth. Of course, sufficient sunlight is also essential. Sunlight can promote photosynthesis, and ultraviolet light can control the etiolation of succulents. Proper lighting can further promote the healthy and strong growth of succulents.
Usually, when growing succulents, we need to ensure sufficient sunlight. Especially in spring, autumn, and winter, when the sun is not too intense, as long as the lighting conditions allow, succulents can be exposed to sunlight all day, making their branches and leaves feel healthy and plump.
【Precautions】
In the summer, especially in the midsummer season, the sun is scorching hot, and the ground is baking. At this time, you need to take measures to protect succulents from the sun, preventing them from being sunburned by the intense sunlight. Appropriate shading can ensure the healthy growth of succulents.
Conclusion
In order to grow succulents plump and meaty, and more adorable and full, I have summarized "five sentences" for easy mastery. Specifically, I have analyzed the aspects of soil, watering, fertilizing, lighting, and pot changing, especially emphasizing precautions, hoping to be helpful to you.
The above sharing on how to grow succulents well and the tips for home planting are for reference by plant lovers, hoping to solve your problems in raising them.