Select the right succulent varieties, prepare the right planting containers, soil selection and preparation, light and temperature, watering and fertilization, pest control, pruning and reproduction With people's pursuit of green life, succulent plants have become a popular choice for family cultivation due to their unique form and easy-to-maintain characteristics. For many novices, maintaining succulent plants may seem a bit difficult to start. This article will provide you with a comprehensive strategy for novices to maintain succulent plants. Help you easily grow healthy meat. Select the right succulent varieties Before maintaining succulent plants, you first need to understand the characteristics of various succulent plants. According to your living environment and maintenance conditions, choose the right varieties. Common succulent plants include Crassulaceae, Archeaceae, Cactus, etc., emerald emerald of Crassulaceae, precious stone of Archeaceae, etc. are all suitable varieties for novice maintenance. Prepare suitable planting containers. Succulent plants do not have high requirements on containers, but it is best to choose a tiled or ceramic basin with good air permeability. These containers help maintain the breathability and drainage of the soil and avoid root rot. The size of the container should match the growth rate of succulent plants to avoid overcrowding. Soil selection and preparation Succulent plants like soil with good drainage and strong air permeability. There are special soil for succulent plants on the market, and they can also be prepared by themselves. Peat soil, coarse sand, and vermiculite can be mixed in a ratio of 1:1:1, so that the soil is both breathable and draining. Light and temperature Succulent plants like enough sunlight, but should not be directed directly. When maintaining indoors, succulent plants should be placed in well-lit places, such as balconies, windowsills, etc. In terms of temperature, the suitable temperature for succulent plants to grow is 15-25 degrees Celsius to avoid too high or too low temperatures. Watering and fertilization Succulent plants do not require high water. When watering, the principle of "better dry than wet" should be followed. Normally, watering once a week. When watering, avoid splashing water on the leaves. On the leaves to avoid causing leaf decay. As for fertilization, succulent plants do not have a high demand for fertilizer, so apply thin fertilizer once a month. Although succulent plants have strong disease resistance, they still need to pay attention to the prevention and control of pests and diseases during the maintenance process. Common pests and diseases include scale insects, red spiders, etc. When pests and diseases are discovered, diseased leaves and branches should be removed in time, and Use special pesticides for prevention and control. Pruning and reproducing succulent plants grow slowly, but new branches will still grow every year. During the growth process, withered leaves and sick branches can be appropriately pruned to promote the growth of the plants. Succulent plants can also be propagated through cuttage, branch and other methods.
Maintaining succulents is not complicated. You only need to master some basic skills to easily raise healthy succulents. Through the introduction of this article, I believe that new friends have already had a preliminary understanding of the maintenance of succulents. As long as you care carefully, your succulents will surely thrive and add a touch of greenery to your home.
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