How to handle newly purchased succulents
The editor explains how to handle newly purchased succulents and the relevant knowledge of the correct handling methods for succulents. Here is a detailed introduction.
With the development of the internet, many plant enthusiasts choose to buy succulents online (especially beginners), but they don't know how to handle them after receiving the plants.
【One】、How to handle newly purchased succulents
Generally, the soil and pot that come with the purchased succulents are not very good. It's best to change the soil and pot yourself. First, remove the fibrous roots (very fine roots) and dead roots (black roots) by pulling them off (recommended to use hands, not scissors), as the bad roots can easily be pulled off, leaving healthy roots, then let them dry in a shady and well-ventilated place for one to two days, and after the wounds heal, plant them in moist soil.
①. After planting, keep them in a shady and well-ventilated place, maintain the moisture of the potting soil, and wait until the bottom leaves become hard, which indicates that the roots have grown well. You can gradually expose them to sunlight during this period. It's normal for one or two bottom leaves to wither.
②. The above is the personal experience summary of Liufang on handling newly purchased succulents. As everyone has different methods, some enthusiasts may disinfect the roots, which is also acceptable. You don't have to follow Liufang's experience strictly. The most suitable method is the best.
【Two】、Daily care methods for succulents
①. Soil mixture for succulents
If you plant a few succulents, you can directly buy ready-made soil from Taobao. If you plant many, you can mix your own (peat, rice husk carbon, particle soil). If the environment is well-ventilated and the pot is small and breathable, you can use less particle soil, otherwise, use more.
②. Choosing a pot for succulents
The pot must have a bottom hole. Red陶 pots are too breathable, which is a good choice for friends who have poor ventilation and love to water plants. However, it is recommended to choose a pot that is about 7cm or larger. If the pot is too small, the soil dries easily, and the succulents won't be plump. However, red陶 pots are good for making the succulents look good.
Plastic and ceramic pots are not breathable. Liufang suggests choosing wide-mouthed pots and definitely not choosing thin-necked ones, as they are not breathable. Root control pots and mud pots have a moderate level of breathability and are both good choices. Dark-colored pots absorb light, so if you use dark-colored plastic pots in winter, it will be beneficial for the succulents. However, you must do a good job of shading in summer. Just shading the succulents is not enough; the pot should not be exposed to the sun either.
Actually, you can choose any material for the pot as long as you match the soil according to its breathability. However, you should pay attention to the shape of the pot. If the pot body is not breathable, don't choose a thin-necked pot.
Succulent roots are generally shallow, so it's not recommended to use tall pots, as they are not breathable and can easily cause root rot. If the succulents grow and block the pot opening, you need to change the pot, otherwise, it will be difficult to water and severely affect breathability.
How to handle newly purchased succulents
【Three】、Watering points for succulents
It's hard for succulents to die from lack of water, so many plant enthusiasts don't know when to stop watering.
In spring and autumn, water when the soil is dry and make sure to water thoroughly. You can let the soil dry out completely every three to four weeks to avoid long-term moisture that causes root rot. There's no need to be particular about the watering method; whether it's watering on the succulents or soaking the pot, it's fine.
Spring and autumn are the growing seasons for succulents. If you want them to grow plump, water a bit more frequently. But remember, it's just a bit more frequent, and you should wait until the soil is almost dry before watering again. If you want the succulents to show their colors and look nice, don't water too frequently. If the succulents become leggy (grow tall) or the leaves grow downward, it means too much water and insufficient light, so you need to control the watering and increase light exposure.
【Summary】:
Succulents will enter dormancy in temperatures below 5 degrees or above 35 degrees. These numbers are the environmental temperatures measured by a thermometer, not the weather forecast temperatures. Moreover, this is just an approximate range, and each type of succulent is different. In fact, every succulent is different. Just like some people can tolerate cold and some can tolerate heat, succulents also have a tough time in winter and summer. Survival is the victory.
①. Watering succulents in summer
Choose a few sunny and slightly cool evenings with a breeze, and water the edges of the pot slightly. It's best to wait until the hottest time of the next day when the water has already evaporated. Because in summer, high temperatures can make the potting soil damp, which is like a steamer and can have serious consequences.
Also, be careful not to water on the leaves, and especially not to let water accumulate between the leaves. If you accidentally water them, make sure to blow the water droplets off. Water droplets on the leaves act like magnifying glasses and can burn the leaves when the sun shines. Accumulated water between the leaves can have even more serious consequences; once the sun shines on the next day, the succulent will basically be done.
②. Watering succulents in winter
Water around the edges of the pot at noon and make sure there is no water in the pot when it's coldest at night. It's colder when it's wet, isn't it?
In winter and summer, succulents are in a dormant state and don't need much water. So, a little water every one or two months is enough. Don't water too frequently. If they are too dry, the succulents will consume the old leaves, and they will quickly grow back in spring and autumn, so there's no need to worry about the succulents dying from lack of water.
When transitioning from summer to autumn and from winter to spring, gradually increase the amount of water, but it's best not to suddenly give a lot of water. Although common succulents are sturdy and usually won't die from a sudden large amount of water, it's still recommended to let the succulents adapt gradually.
【Conclusion】: Ventilation, ventilation, ventilation. This important thing should be mentioned three times. Always pay attention to ventilation, especially when there is moisture in the pot.
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