How to plant succulents
The editor introduces you to how to plant succulents and the methods and techniques for beginners to care for them, as well as knowledge about flowers. Let's learn about it together below.
Nowadays, more and more people enjoy growing succulents. However, for those who have just started, the plants often die shortly after purchase. So how should beginners care for succulents at home to ensure they thrive and do not die?
Firstly, whether it's a newly bought plant or one that has been purchased for a while, repotting is essential. The first step is to prune the roots and repot. Pruning is simple: cut off all the fibrous roots and do not retain them. Then, trim the main roots appropriately. After pruning, place it in a well-ventilated and shaded area to dry. How long should you let it dry? At least 5-7 days to allow the wounds to heal and the fibrous roots to completely dry out. Then repot it. Before repotting, remove the dry fibrous roots, prepare a well-draining soil mix (preferably with more than half being granular), and plant it directly using moist soil with a water content of about 30%-50%. After planting, place it in a shaded environment to allow it to adapt and grow normally.
When growing succulents at home, always remember to provide ample sunlight. Succulents love light; without enough light, they will stretch and become unattractive. Try to give them as much sunlight as possible throughout the year. If you are in the north and it gets very hot in the summer, with temperatures above 30 degrees Celsius, try to provide shading, blocking 50%-70% of the sunlight. When watering, the principle is to water thoroughly when the soil is completely dry. This ensures they grow without issues. If you want to speed up their color development, water them only when the lower leaves start to wilt slightly. This prevents rapid growth and brings out a nice color.
Another aspect is fertilizing. If you want to promote rapid growth in succulents, choose a fertilizer high in nitrogen content but also containing other essential elements, such as Huaduo No.10. If you want to enhance color, choose a fertilizer high in potassium content with other elements. Potash fertilizer can promote rapid color development in succulents. Fertilize once or twice a month, which is sufficient and will not cause problems.
In fact, succulents are not difficult to care for. The reason why some people have trouble is often due to poor soil preparation in the early stages, lack of light, and poor ventilation indoors. When growing succulents, try to ensure good ventilation, provide plenty of sunlight, avoid using large pots, and use smaller, well-draining pots. Make sure not to let them lack water or fertilizer, and you will not have issues when caring for succulents.
The above is a detailed introduction to how to plant succulents and the methods and techniques for beginners. Did you get it?