How to fatten up succulents
This article provides a detailed introduction on how to fatten up succulents and the related knowledge of green plant care, with the following detailed explanation for you.
When it comes to succulents, I believe everyone is not unfamiliar. They have become very popular in recent years and are indispensable indoor plants. As we know, succulents are known for their "cute" appearance, and one of the criteria for determining cuteness is whether they are fat or not. Therefore, many succulent enthusiasts try various methods to fatten up their plants, but often end up making them thinner instead. So, how can succulents be fattened? These methods are essential for succulent enthusiasts to know.
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One, Control Watering
Generally speaking, if succulents lack water, their leaves will become thin. Some friends think that watering more can make the succulents fatter. However, too much water will only make the plants grow taller and cause etiolation. Therefore, we need to control the watering of succulents properly, making them feel the crisis of water shortage. Over time, they will learn to store water in their leaves, making them round and thick. In autumn, watering thoroughly once every two weeks is usually enough. If the watering is too long, the succulents will consume their own water, which can also cause the leaves to become dry and shrink. Friends, you must grasp this balance.
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Two, More Sunlight
Many friends like to keep their succulents indoors as decorations, such as on office desks or bookshelves. With long-term lack of sunlight, succulents naturally become less vigorous and thinner. Sunlight is essential for the growth of succulents and also acts as a catalyst for them to become fat. Sufficient sunlight makes it easier for succulents to grow well. Therefore, except for summer, succulents should be ensured to have 6-8 hours of outdoor sunlight in other seasons. If they are kept indoors with glass, some ultraviolet light is blocked, making it harder for them to thrive.
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Three, Increase Temperature Difference
We all know that a larger temperature difference is very beneficial for nutrient accumulation. With a large day-night temperature difference, succulents can absorb nutrients from the soil sufficiently during the day. At night, with lower temperatures, the metabolic activity in the succulents decreases, reducing the loss of nutrients, allowing them to store nutrients fully and naturally become fat. Just like humans, if you eat without moving, you'll become fat. So, some friends, don't bring the succulents indoors at night. The outdoor temperature difference is larger, and it's fine to let them stay on the balcony in autumn. If it's winter and the temperature is too low, bring them indoors to avoid freezing.
How to fatten up succulents
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Four, Fatten by Keeping Warm
This method is relatively simple and rough, allowing succulents to gain weight quickly, becoming as fat as Yang Yuhuan in about a month. Keeping succulents warm is similar to creating a large temperature difference. During the day, the warm environment is like a greenhouse, making the temperature inside higher than outside. At night, open the greenhouse to ventilate and spray some water, which will lower the temperature. However, this method is only suitable for Sempervivum, and since Sempervivum likes humid environments, covering them with plastic wrap can increase the temperature difference and humidity, making them more round and lively.
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Five, Fertilizing
If you want succulents to grow fat, they must have enough nutrients. Succulents do not like too much fertilizer; generally, applying thin fertilizers frequently is better. You can apply nitrogen and phosphorus fertilizers frequently, such as granular slow-release fertilizers for succulents, to make them grow faster, with thicker and stronger leaves. Fertilizing once a month is enough. For granular slow-release fertilizers, it is generally recommended to apply them shallowly in the soil without close contact with the roots.
The above is [Green Plant Enthusiast Network]'s introduction to how to fatten up succulents and the detailed methods of succulent care tips, which can be used as a reference for everyone.