What to Do When the Leaves of a Succulent Plant Turn Outward
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What to Do When the Leaves of a Succulent Plant Turn Outward
With the improvement of living standards, more and more people enjoy succulent plants, and many people keep several pots of them at home. Succulent plants are small and delicate, with bright and beautiful leaves, and are relatively easy to maintain and manage, so many people like them. In the summer, many people find that the leaves of their succulents at home have the problem of turning outward. How can this issue be resolved?
Reasons for Succulent Leaves Turning Outward
In the summer, it's common for succulent leaves to turn outward because the sunlight is stronger, and people often place succulents in the sun. Sometimes on cloudy days or with insufficient sunlight, it is even more likely to have leaves turning outward, which is also called wearing a skirt or spreading like a big pancake by flower cultivation friends.
Clearly, the main reason for the outward tilt of succulent plant leaves is a lack of sunlight. If there is too much water and insufficient sunlight in the summer, the problem of succulent leaves turning outward will be more severe.
Another situation is that as the succulent plant grows, some old leaves will dry up, which is also one of the reasons for the outward turning of succulent leaves.
What to Do When Succulent Leaves Turn Outward
(1) For old leaves that are turning outward or those that are turning outward due to insufficient light, you can solve the problem by removing the bottom old leaves, and later increase sunlight exposure and reduce water.
(2) For leaves with insufficient light and water, it is appropriate to adjust and reduce sunlight exposure. You can take out the succulents with outward-turning leaves and place them in a sunny location, allowing the leaves to slowly gather together, thus improving the appearance of the succulent plant.
(3) Some plant enthusiasts also wrap waterproof tape around the outer circle of the succulent plant to gather the leaves, and with the combination of abundant sunlight and controlled watering, it can also have a certain shaping effect. If the effect is not good after a week, stop wrapping it to avoid diseases.
(4) You can also cut off the top part, using a small knife to cut off the upper part, leaving a few leaves, and let the wound dry before placing it in potting soil. Once it can root and germinate, many new buds will grow from the bottom of the wound. This not only solves the issue of wearing a skirt but also cultivates a batch of new succulent plants.
The above small experiences with dealing with outward-turning leaves of succulent plants hope to bring you some help in your daily life!