What to do if a succulent plant grows leggy
This article summary: This article discusses the content of succulent plants, how to deal with leggy growth in succulent plants. Next, the editor will provide you with detailed answers.
Succulent plants of the Crassula family have relatively high requirements for sunlight and relatively low requirements for water. In conditions of insufficient sunlight or excessive water, it is easy to cause leggy growth. Leggy growth causes the plant to lose its bright color, the leaves become loose, the main stem becomes thin and long, and the aesthetic value is greatly reduced. So how to prevent leggy growth? What should we do if it has already become leggy?
Plants are more likely to become leggy in environments with insufficient light and high temperatures. To prevent leggy growth, ensure that the planting environment has adequate sunlight. In the spring and autumn growing seasons, with sufficient sunlight and moderate water, the plants will grow compact and dense, and look beautiful. In summer, except for summer planting types (such as Zhi Chi Lianhua), most Crassula plants enter heat dormancy, especially when the temperature exceeds 35 degrees, reduce sunlight time and control water. In winter, if the temperature is higher than 15 degrees, sufficient sunlight should also be provided, otherwise, insufficient indoor sunlight can easily cause leggy growth. If the temperature is lower than 10 degrees, water should also be controlled and try to expose to more sunlight. (Figure 1 Normal Benjamina, Figure 2 Leggy Benjamina)
If our little cuties have already become "giraffes" due to leggy growth, don't worry. Let's give them a makeover. First, move the "giraffes" to a well-lit environment, control water appropriately, and ensure that new leaves and stems grow normally. Second, snap off the leaves from the long neck (which can be used for leaf propagation). After a while, you will find that your "giraffes" have turned into beautiful old stumps. (Figure 3 Leggy Tiya, Figure 4 Tiya turned into an old stump)
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