The reason why succulent leaves have a lot of moisture. Solutions to the fact that succulent leaves have a lot of moisture. Succulent plants are loved by many flower lovers because of their unique shape and easy-to-maintain characteristics. During the maintenance process, many flower lovers will encounter the problem of succulent leaves having a lot of moisture. This not only affects the appearance of succulent plants, but may also adversely affect their growth. This article will reveal the reasons and solutions for succulent leaves having a lot of moisture. Help you easily grow healthy succulent plants. Reasons why succulent leaves have a lot of moisture 1. Excessive watering and excessive watering is the main reason for succulent leaves to have a lot of moisture. Succulent plants do not have a high demand for water. Excessive watering will lead to hypoxia in the roots, which in turn causes root rot and causes excessive moisture in the leaves.
2. High environmental humidity The environment where succulent plants grow is relatively high. If they are in a humid environment for a long time, it will also lead to excessive moisture in the leaves.
3. Plants grow too fast and succulent plants grow too fast, the speed of cell division is accelerated, and the moisture in the leaves will increase accordingly. Methods to solve the problem of high moisture in fleshy leaves 1. Control watering Reasonably controlling watering is the key to solving the problem of high moisture in fleshy leaves. According to the growth stage and seasonal changes of fleshy plants, watering should be done at the right time. Generally speaking, spring and Autumn is a period of vigorous growth, so the number of watering can be increased appropriately; in summer and winter, watering should be reduced to avoid root rot.
2. Maintain ventilation and maintain a good ventilated environment, which will help reduce environmental humidity and reduce excessive moisture in leaves. Succulent plants can be placed in well-ventilated places, such as balconies, window sills, etc.
3. Choose the right soil and choose soil with good air permeability, such as peat soil, perlite, etc., to help the rapid evaporation of water and reduce excessive moisture in leaves.
4. Avoid direct sunlight and avoid placing succulents in places with direct sunlight to avoid excessive moisture in the leaves. You can place succulents in places with sufficient scattered light, such as indoors, semi-shaded places, etc.
5. Regular pruning Regularly pruning the withered leaves of succulent plants can help reduce water consumption and reduce the risk of excessive moisture in the leaves.
The high moisture content of succulent leaves is a problem many flower lovers encounter during the maintenance process. By understanding the reasons and adopting corresponding solutions, we can easily grow healthy succulent plants. I hope this article will help you.
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