How to Cultivate Succulent Plants
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Succulent plants, also known as succulents, refer to plants with thick and juicy leaves that can store a large amount of water among their three nutrient organs: roots, stems, and leaves. Due to their cute and small appearance and their ability to purify the air, they are widely loved by many.
Methods for Cultivating Succulent Plants:
1. Recently purchased succulents should be removed from their pots. Before doing this, stop watering in advance to make it easier to remove the pot without damaging the roots.
2. Trim dead and rotting roots, cut them a bit shorter, and place them in a shady place to allow the wounds to heal before replanting. If there are no dead or rotting roots, there is no need to trim the roots.
3. Choosing the right soil is the first step, and also the most important one. You can choose soil with good breathability and drainage, such as peat soil, for planting. After potting, water sparingly and place it in a shady place to allow the roots to settle for two to three days, giving it an adaptation process.
4. Succulents like to grow in environments with plenty of sunlight, but the amount of light exposure should be adjusted according to the variety. Different varieties can change color under sunlight, so it's important to control the duration of exposure. In the summer, when sunlight is strong, you need to provide shade for them.
5. When watering succulents, follow the principle of "watering more frequently but in small amounts, and only when the soil is dry and slightly moist," to avoid waterlogging and rotting the roots. When watering, avoid pouring water directly on the roots and instead water around the plant.
6. The main pest affecting succulents is the red spider mite. When red spider mites are found, you can use a 40% miticide solution diluted 1000-1500 times to eliminate them.
7. Rot is a common disease in succulent plants. If the crown is rotting, cut off the rotten part and insert crushed charcoal and sulfur into the wound.
The above introduces how to cultivate succulent plants and provides a comprehensive overview of the technical points related to succulent cultivation. I hope it brings some related knowledge about green plants to plant enthusiasts.