Caring for succulents and precautions
This article's core guide: An introduction to the care methods and precautions for succulents, along with a record of their growth process in the field of green plants and flowers. Next, the site editor will introduce them to netizens.
What reason do you have not to like succulents? The dislike is because they are easy to kill, and succulents come in various shapes, sizes, and colors that look very magnificent, with a wide variety of species to choose from. If you are a beginner, you can also choose some particularly easy-to-care-for succulents, and you should also pay attention to the following maintenance techniques.
1. Choose affordable varieties
Most succulents are very affordable and easy to buy. The cheaper ones are also the easiest to care for, as they are easy to propagate and cultivate. On the other hand, expensive or rare succulents are difficult to care for because they are harder to cultivate.
Beginners learning to grow succulents can choose common species such as胧月 (Lung Yue), 秋丽 (Qiu Li), 黄丽 (Huang Li), 观音莲 (Guan Yin Lian), 鹿角海棠 (Lu Jiao Hai Tang), and 玉树 (Yu Shu).
2. Understand succulents
Once you have chosen a suitable variety, you need to learn how to care for this type of succulent. They prefer dry and warm environments and do not like to be watered frequently. In the summer, they need to be shaded appropriately, and in the winter, they should be protected from the cold. During the maintenance period, pay attention to controlling water, and do not water until the soil is completely dry.
3. Choose a suitable pot
When caring for succulents, it is essential to choose a suitable container. You can choose some shorter succulents and pair them with ceramic pots, which can be very interesting. You can also DIY some pots, such as common glass bottles and mugs, but make sure to drill holes in the bottom to maintain good drainage.
4. Choose suitable soil
When cultivating succulents, you must choose sandy soil that is loose, breathable, and has good drainage. Try not to choose too large containers, as otherwise, the accumulated water in the soil may be excessive, affecting the growth of the succulents. The most common soil mixture is to combine peat soil and perlite in a 3:2 ratio.
5. Planting precautions
When planting succulents, you can add some pebble stones to the bottom of the pot. For newly planted succulents, do not water them thoroughly at first. You can wait three to five days before watering, and keep them in a brightly lit area first before gradually exposing them to light.
6. Maintenance location
When growing succulents, it is necessary to maintain good ventilation and light. Avoid keeping them in enclosed spaces. If you are keeping them on a windowsill, avoid placing them directly against the glass, as this can easily cause leaf burn.
In addition to needing appropriate shading in the summer, they should be given sufficient light in other seasons. They need plenty of sunlight to grow strong, and if kept in the shade, their stems and leaves will become very tender and will constantly stretch.
7. Water appropriately
When watering succulents, there are two things to remember: do not water them every day, and do not spray water on the leaves and flowers, as this will accelerate the plant's death.
Water only when the soil is completely dry, and do not overwater. The soil should not accumulate water, as prolonged moisture can easily cause root rot, especially during the dormant season, particularly in excessively hot summers and cold winters, when watering should be controlled.
8. Covering material on the soil surface