How to make succulents bloom
This article brings you the explanation on how to make succulents bloom and 6 techniques for blooming succulents in the field of green plants and flowers. Next, the editor will provide you with detailed answers.
Previously, we discussed some tips for making succulents show their best, but some readers commented that they do not prefer excessive control and desire a full pot feeling. Full and brimming with joy and harvest is also a kind of beauty! Spring is the growing season for succulents and also the easiest time to make them bloom. By doing a good job of caring for succulents in spring, a few simple techniques can make them grow rapidly and densely.
1. Repotting. To make succulents bloom, they must first grow well, and this starts with healthy roots. "Caring for the roots first" is a frequently mentioned phrase. Because most of the roots of succulents are capillary roots, they can die during controlled care, dormancy, or excessive watering. New roots cannot grow well due to the obstruction of dead roots, leading to insufficient nutrition for the succulents and even causing the plant to become dormant.
Therefore, if succulents have not been repotted for a long time, it is necessary to trim the roots and repot them in spring, and choose a slightly larger pot according to the size of the plant. Trimming the roots can stimulate the rapid growth of the succulent's roots, and a slightly larger pot provides enough space for root growth. With healthy roots, blooming is no longer difficult!
2. Watering. Watering succulents has always been a difficult issue. Too much watering can lead to etiolation or even black rot, while too little can affect their growth. Therefore, mastering the rhythm of watering is very important. To make succulents bloom, watering should be slightly more than in controlled care. Only when they are well-fed can they quickly produce lateral buds and achieve a blooming effect! The specific watering methods have been introduced in previous articles, so I won't elaborate here.
How to make succulents bloom
3. Fertilizing. To make succulents bloom, fertilizing is also crucial, as succulents need various trace elements that can be补充 through fertilizing. Spring is also the best time to fertilize succulents, and you can supplement base fertilizer and slow-release fertilizer during repotting and watering. Specific fertilizing methods have been introduced in previous articles, so I won't repeat them here!
4. Cutting the top. After ensuring the growth state of succulents, if there are still no lateral buds, you need to consider whether it's due to the variety or use some techniques! Cutting the top is one such method. By removing the apical dominance of the succulent, this method encourages rapid production of lateral buds to form a full pot.
Relatively speaking, the scar from cutting will be larger, but the top can be re-rooted to grow a new succulent. The scar from pinching will be much smaller and more natural. It's up to you to decide which method to choose!
5. Removing leaves. Compared to the previous techniques, this one is much gentler. After removing the bottom leaves, the stem part is still tender, and there is a chance to produce bud points, thus achieving the blooming effect. Especially for some etiolated succulents, removing leaves can make the shape more beautiful and easier to produce lateral buds. Even if no lateral buds are produced, they will gradually form an old stem look.
There is another technique for removing leaves, which involves not completely removing the leaf but leaving it partially attached to the stem. The leaf will produce a small bud similar to leaf propagation. However, this method requires a high level of precision, and even after many attempts, it has only succeeded once for the author.
6. Bud stimulant. Using drugs to stimulate the production of lateral buds in succulent bud points to achieve a blooming effect. This method has only been heard of by the author and has not been used, as the author prefers not to use drugs. Readers who have tried this method can leave comments to tell us how effective it is!
The above sharing on how to make succulents bloom and the 6 techniques for achieving a full pot of succulents are hoped to provide a little help for your life!