How to care for succulents in winter
Today, the editor will share some tips on caring for succulents, including how to care for them in winter. Below, the editor provides detailed answers.
How to care for succulents in winter, what should be noted when caring for succulents in winter?
1. When the indoor temperature is consistently below 10 degrees Celsius, it is not recommended to purchase rootless succulents, and it is not advised to propagate through leaf insertion or cutting.
After long observation, it has been found that temperature is directly proportional to the speed of root growth, with the optimal root growth temperature being around 25 degrees Celsius. In a greenhouse maintained at a constant temperature of about 26 degrees, leaf insertion and cutting seedlings root very quickly, faster than one can imagine (also related to air humidity). In ordinary greenhouses, due to the night temperature only being able to maintain around 10 degrees, even though the temperature can rise to about 25 degrees during sunny days, the root growth rate is significantly slower by at least a week compared to greenhouses. When the temperature drops below 10 degrees, root growth is very slow, sometimes taking a month to develop a root system (temperatures are not constant, this mainly refers to the sunny and rainy areas in the south in winter). Remember last winter, when it took 40 days for the leaf insertion of the "White Peony" in the glass house on the terrace to grow roots and sprouts, with the temperature in the glass house ranging from 5 to 15 degrees. Meanwhile, those in the north with heating at home can completely ignore this...
2. Be cautious with watering in winter.
Watering is generally done during the sunny and warm noon, and the watering frequency needs to be adjusted according to one's home environment. For example, in the north where there is heating, the windowsill can reach 15-25 degrees in winter, and the indoor environment is very dry with rapid water evaporation, so watering can be frequent. In the south, where the windowsill temperature is less than 10 degrees and it often rains, making it hard to dry clothes, the interval between watering can be extended, and it's best to avoid keeping the soil constantly moist. Especially for those with fewer roots or for seedlings that have been cut and propagated, the soil must be kept dry until roots have grown before watering a small amount. Otherwise, they are prone to rot.
3. Place the succulents in the place with the longest daylight hours.
In winter, make sure to place the succulents where they can get the most daylight. Although they may stretch, as long as there is sufficient daylight, they will still grow healthy and beautiful. If there is really no daylight at home, don't easily move them outside to bask in the winter... that would be suicidal.
Also, many friends have recently asked about whether special plant lights can replace sunlight. If you can buy a good quality one, it can have some effect, but it definitely cannot completely replace daylight. It's worth a try for those with money to spare!
4. Is it suitable to repot and change the soil in winter?
This mainly depends on where you live. In the north with heating, the winter can be ignored with four words: ignore winter.
As for other areas... because repotting and changing soil will inevitably damage the roots, and it takes time for the roots to regrow and recover, it is not recommended to repot in this season unless there is a serious pest or disease problem (don't ask me anymore about methods to change soil without damaging the roots).
You're damaging the roots when you pull the plant out.
The above is a comprehensive introduction to how to care for succulents in winter, hoping to bring some knowledge about green plants to green plant enthusiasts.