Understand the growth habits of succulent plants, choose the right watering time, master the watering frequency, observe soil moisture, choose the right watering tools, pay attention to watering techniques, and use fertilizers. Because of their unique shape and easy maintenance characteristics, succulent plants have been loved by many plant lovers. During the maintenance process, how to correctly control water to succulent plants and avoid stagnant water and rotten roots has become a problem for many novices when raising succulent plants. This article will provide you with scientific methods to control succulent water. Help your succulents grow healthily. Understand the growth habits of succulent plants. Succulent plants originate in arid and semi-arid areas. Their root systems are underdeveloped and their demand for water is relatively low. When watering succulent plants, you must fully understand their growth habits and avoid excessive watering. Choose the right watering time. The time to water succulent plants should be in the morning or evening. At this time, the temperature is low and the water evaporates slowly, which is conducive to plant absorption. Avoid watering in the scorching sun to avoid water evaporation too quickly., causing dehydration of succulent plants. Master the watering frequency. The watering frequency of succulent plants should be comprehensively considered based on factors such as season, temperature, light and soil. Under normal circumstances, watering is carried out every 7-10 days in spring and autumn, and every 5-7 days in summer. In winter, watering is carried out every 15-20 days, and the specific watering frequency needs to be adjusted according to actual conditions. Observe soil moisture Before watering succulent plants, you can observe the soil moisture first. If the soil surface is dry, it means that the plants need water, so you can water them appropriately. If the soil surface is still moist, avoid watering to avoid causing water and rot. roots. Choose suitable watering tools and use tools such as spray cans or drip irrigation to water to avoid excessive water loss and reduce pollution to succulent plant leaves. When watering, try to spray water evenly on the soil surface to avoid direct spraying on the leaves. Pay attention to watering skills 1. When watering, start from the roots and allow water to gradually penetrate into the soil.
2. Avoid splashing water on the leaves to avoid causing them to rot.
3. After watering, clean up the stagnant water at the bottom of the flowerpot in time to prevent rotten roots. Reasonable use of fertilizers While watering succulent plants, appropriate application of fertilizers can promote plant growth. However, it should be noted that fertilization should follow the principle of "applying thin fertilizer frequently" to avoid excessive fertilization leading to root burning.
Controlling water for succulent plants is a science that requires us to adjust it according to the growth habits and actual conditions of the plants. Through the above methods, I believe you have mastered how to scientifically water succulent plants so that your succulent plants can grow healthily. During the maintenance of succulent plants, we also need to pay attention to factors such as light and ventilation to create a good growth environment for the plants.