How to Cultivate Succulents
An explanation about how to cultivate succulents and the key cultivation techniques of succulent plants in the field of green plants and flowers, next our editor will introduce.
Succulents have a cute appearance and many people like to raise them at home or in the office. Succulents are drought-resistant, do not need much watering, and can survive well even in dry environments, making them very easy to maintain. Let's give you a detailed introduction to the planting methods of succulents from three aspects: soil, watering, and lighting.
1. Soil
When planting succulents, it is necessary to choose soil that is loose, fertile, well-ventilated, and has good drainage, otherwise, the accumulated water in the pot soil can easily cause root rot, thus affecting the growth of succulents. Succulents are not strict about the acidity or alkalinity of the soil, neutral soil or slightly acidic soil can be used, but alkaline soil is not suitable for the growth of succulents. Additionally, do not change the soil easily during the maintenance process.
2. Watering
Succulents are drought-resistant but not flood-tolerant, watering succulents should not be too frequent, and there is no need to water them every day, once every one or two weeks is enough, the specific amount of water can be determined based on the weather conditions, more water in dry conditions and less in humid conditions. When watering, start from the roots, make sure to thoroughly water the soil layer, and never pour water on the succulent leaves. Succulent leaves have a certain water-locking function and usually do not come into contact with water.
3. Lighting
Succulents are light-loving plants, ample sunlight can provide them with sufficient nutrient accumulation, making them grow stronger. However, they are not tolerant to strong light, and appropriate shading measures need to be taken when the light is too strong in summer, placing them in a position that can receive scattered sunlight is fine. In addition, the surrounding temperature should be controlled above 15℃ and should not exceed 25℃.
The above introduction on how to cultivate succulents and the key points of succulent plant cultivation techniques, hope it is helpful to you!