How to grow succulent plants
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During the process of growing succulent plants, I have gone through many difficulties, from not recognizing any succulent plants to now recognizing most of them. There have been many joys and sorrows along the way. I've said a lot of nonsense, so let me share my experience in growing succulents with everyone.
Soil: Vermiculite, Perlite, Deer Mud, Red Jade Soil, Coal Slag, Rice Hulls, Peat, Turf, Lan stone, Sand, Yellow Clay. I've used them all, and I don't feel there's much difference. The main thing is the breathability of the plant roots. I still recommend that beginners use some granular soil with particles of 1-3MM to grow, as this will not cause long-term waterlogging in the roots of succulent plants, leading to root rot or black rot. The leaves of succulent plants are very afraid of long-term dampness, so when planting, try to keep the leaves of succulent plants away from the soil surface, or place a layer of granules or sand on the top layer of the planting soil.
Fertilizer: Many people say that succulent plants do not need to be fertilized, but I am impetuous and want my plants to grow quickly. I have used many types of fertilizers, such as "urea, monopotassium phosphate, organic fertilizer, seaweed fertilizer, high-nitrogen compound fertilizer, high-potassium compound fertilizer." At the worst, my plants were almost killed by me. Overall, the fertilizer I use the most now is high-phosphorus potassium compound fertilizer, which increases the resistance of succulent plants and improves their adaptability to the environment. The fertilizer contains a small amount of nitrogen, which is sufficient for plant growth. Long-term use of high-nitrogen fertilizers can easily cause succulent plants to have a serious decline in resistance to antibiotics and diseases. Therefore, it is not recommended to use nitrogen fertilizers for a long time. I use phosphorus-potassium fertilizer about once every 14 days, with a low concentration, which does not harm the succulent plants.
Diseases: Powdery mildew, scale insects, root mealybugs, these three diseases are the most common in succulent plants. Let's talk about powdery mildew first. I almost always use medicine to treat this disease, like carbendazim, metalaxyl, and mancozeb alternately, once every 7-10 days, about 3 times to recover. For scale insects and root mealybugs, there is no other choice but to use pymetrozine or cypermethrin, no explanation needed.
Watering: For beginners, it is recommended to water when the soil is dry. I water my plants once every two weeks and give a small spray once a week. The depth of the water in the pot is half the height of the pot, and take it out after about 5 seconds.
The above is a summary of the experience and knowledge of growing succulent plants by flower friends. I hope this article can bring you some help!