How to clean the dust off succulent plants
The core content of this article: Introduction to succulent plants, how to clean the dust off succulent plants, and related content as follows:
The fresh and light appearance of succulent plants is one of the reasons why many flower enthusiasts love them. However, whether outdoors or indoors, it's impossible to ensure that they remain as clean as lotuses. Watering, rain, wind, brushing, and moving pots can easily dirty the leaves and plants. Especially in China, where industrial pollution has made PM2.5 a hot topic, even with windows open in rooms, a thin layer of dust will accumulate on tabletops in just a few days, not to mention succulents that require good ventilation, getting dusty is an inevitable occurrence.
How to clean succulents to maintain their fresh appearance? Here, I will briefly mention some cleaning methods for reference by flower enthusiasts. Maintaining the appearance of succulents is not just about cleanliness, but also involves whether the plant is full and healthy, whether the care is proper, and whether there is enough sunlight. Below are some cleaning methods that can instantly refresh succulents:
Cleaning method for succulents: Brushing with a small brush. Most leaves of the Haworthia genus have no fuzz or wax powder, so they are very easy to clean. You can choose to dust off the dirt with a small brush when dry, or you can spray and wipe with water. After wiping their "window surface" with water, you will find them more crystal clear, and many flower enthusiasts like to take photos of them when they are wet. Some plants in the Crassula genus also have very smooth leaf surfaces, such as most of the Echeveria genus, some Sedum genus, some Sempervivum genus, and some Crassula genus. The above methods also apply.
Cleaning method for succulents: Using tape to stick
There are also many furry succulents, such as Bear's Paws, Silver Moon, King of锦绣, Silver Arrow, Dream Tree, and Moth Orchid, but how to clean them? Blowing doesn't work, and brushing doesn't remove the dirt either. I believe many friends have tried this method too! Before sticking the tape on the dirt on the succulents, remember to first press the tape with your hand to reduce its stickiness to prevent the strong adhesive force from damaging the epidermis of the leaves.
Cleaning method for succulents: Blowing with air
Succulent plants with wax powder on their leaf surfaces are the most troublesome, like most of the Echeveria genus. You can't touch them. You can only use indirect cleaning methods. How indirect? By using an air blower (skin old (H)) to clean (a very useful little blower! Photography enthusiasts must know this thing). This method not only removes dust but can also blow off water droplets that have splashed on the leaves or growing points during watering. If you have good lung capacity, you can try it too, haha! But it might splash all over your face.
Now you can try to clean your own succulents.
Here is some experience in cleaning the dust off succulent plants (with pictures and text), hoping it can be of help to you in life!