How to deal with succulents purchased online
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How to deal with succulents purchased online
Succulents have been a popular plant variety in recent years, and now, more and more people are cultivating them, and there are also more channels for purchasing succulents. Below, the editor will tell you how to deal with succulents purchased online.
Can succulents purchased online be watered immediately?
To this question, the editor can give a positive answer, which is that succulents purchased online should not be watered immediately.
Succulents purchased online generally need us to wash the roots, disinfect, and repot them, and at this time, the succulents are not suitable for watering. Blind watering can easily lead to the death of the succulents.
If we feel that the succulents purchased online are too dry and in urgent need of water, we can spray a thin layer of water mist on the soil of the succulents, but remember, never water them.
Under normal circumstances, succulents purchased online need to go through a buffer period of three to seven days before they can be watered properly.
How to handle succulents purchased online
When we first receive the succulents purchased online, we can trim their roots first, and then disinfect the succulents. After these steps, we can place the succulents in a cool and well-ventilated area to dry.
In addition, succulents purchased online usually come with soil, and for this soil, we can choose to throw it away directly, as it not only lacks nutrients but often carries a large number of eggs, which is extremely harmful to the growth of the succulents.
Precautions for cultivating succulents
When cultivating succulents, we must maintain a good ventilation environment. Ventilation is extremely important for succulents. If succulents grow in a closed environment all the time, they are prone to illness.
Also, families with children must take protective measures when cultivating succulents, as some succulents are toxic, such as the common Euphorbia and Cereus. If children ingest a large amount by mistake, it could endanger their lives.
When cultivating succulents, we should try to avoid using glass containers as pots, as glass containers have poor breathability, and succulents require high breathability in pots.
When cultivating succulents, we should try to avoid placing them near windows for extended periods. Excessive sunlight can burn the leaves of the succulents, and in severe cases, it can lead to their death.
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