Common Daily Care Tips for Succulent Plants
The editor brings you an introduction to succulent plants, common daily care tips for succulents, and a comprehensive introduction is coming up next.
1. Succulent plants only need to be transplanted every 2-3 years. To maintain their cute and small appearance, there's no need to change the pot (no need for a larger one), just tidy up the roots. However, the key is that the soil must be changed to new soil to ensure healthy growth for the next 2-3 years;
2. In the hot summer, do not spray water directly on the leaves with a spray bottle. Because the water droplets on the leaves will gather heat like a magnifying glass, which can burn the leaf surface;
3. When leaf propagation, just place the leaves on the soil and then put them in a semi-shaded area. Water them only after they have rooted. Also, the leaves used for leaf propagation must be pulled from the base where the leaf and stem connect, otherwise they will not root;
4. When stem propagation, do not place the small branches cut from the mother plant flat on the soil. Due to gravity, the stem of the bud will definitely bend, which is not conducive to the beauty of the plant when replanted. The correct method is to place the small branch vertically in an empty small glass bottle, allowing it to root vertically, and then plant it in the soil after the roots have grown;
5. Regarding etiolation, etiolation caused by insufficient sunlight cannot return to its original state even if it starts sunbathing again. The only solution is to leave about 4 inches at the bottom and cut off the rest. Soon, new small buds will grow from the cut. The cut-off part can be placed on the soil, and after it has rooted, it can be propagated;
6. Regarding aerial roots, "aerial roots" are grown to support the weight of the plant itself. Scientifically speaking, they easily grow when the air humidity is high and the humidity in the substrate is low, typically appearing in May to June;
7. Regarding lignification, some succulents have a dry and brownish stem, which is actually the lignification phenomenon of succulents, commonly found in upward-growing varieties. To support the continuously growing and heavy upper body, the plant must strengthen its stem's load-bearing capacity, so the stem gradually becomes like a tree trunk. This is also a powerful proof of healthy growth;
8. Regarding the white powdery substance on the leaf surface, some succulent plant leaves may have a white powdery substance, which is one of the self-protection methods evolved by succulent plants to shield against strong sunlight in their native habitats. Therefore, try not to damage these secret weapons of succulent plants;
9. Predicting the growth direction of the plant (commonly used for mixed container gardening), predict their future growth trends before planting and try to leave some space. Otherwise, as the succulents grow, they may constantly "fight" with each other.
The above is the complete content of common daily care tips for succulent plants, for your comprehensive understanding and reference!