How to grow succulents for thicker leaves
Life knowledge section, on how to grow succulents for thicker leaves and the explanation of green plant care knowledge about succulent plants, the following for you to introduce in detail
Understanding the growth habits of succulents can make the plants grow vigorously. Many people think that watering succulents adequately can make their leaves strong, but this is a wrong perception. Adequate water can only make succulents grow tall, while moderate water control is needed to make leaves thick, making the plants feel threatened and store water in their leaves, which will make the leaves stronger and thicker. Let's specifically talk about how to make succulent leaves thick.
1. Moderate water control
Succulents are drought-resistant and afraid of waterlogging. You can water after the soil is completely dry, not watering when it's not dry, and watering thoroughly when you do, avoid waterlogging. Moderate water control during the growing season makes the plant feel threatened by water shortage, and over time, the succulent will use its own water to grow, storing a large amount of water in the leaves, making them fatter and stronger. However, you cannot go without watering for too long, as overly dry soil will make the leaves wilt. It is recommended to water every 15 days, with the best times being in the morning and evening.
2. Reasonable fertilization
Spring and autumn are the growing seasons for succulents. You can fertilize every 20-30 days, using a thin potassium fertilizer solution, applying fertilizers frequently but thinly. Potassium fertilizer can promote leaf growth, giving them a glossy appearance and helping to make the stems thicker.
3. Temperature control
Succulents have a large temperature difference between day and night during the growing season. Keeping the daytime temperature at 20℃-28℃ and the nighttime temperature at 10℃-15℃ can help the succulents absorb a large amount of nutrients from the soil during the day. With lower temperatures at night, the plants grow slowly, reducing nutrient consumption, which are then stored in the plant, making the leaves thicker and fatter.
4. Summer shading
In the summer, succulents should not be placed in direct sunlight as it can burn the leaves. They can be placed in a well-lit indoor area with good ventilation to promote better growth. When the succulents grow too tall, it is important to cut the top to prevent the branches from growing too long, promoting the growth of lateral buds, which is good for leaf growth.
The above content on how to grow succulents for thicker leaves and the knowledge of daily succulent care is for the reference of green plant enthusiasts, hoping to solve your problems in green plant and flower management.