How to plant succulents
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Succulents come in many types and shapes, with various leaf shapes and plant forms differing greatly. Compared to other potted plants, succulents generally have a smaller size, which can be easily grown in small pots or even on a small balcony, with less stringent light requirements.
Especially for the Crassulaceae family of succulents, they are more robust and easy to care for. The color state of succulents can change throughout the year. When it's cool in spring and autumn with sufficient sunlight, the leaves of many succulents will change color, some at the edges, some the entire leaf showing a brighter color, turning into beautiful reds, etc. After coloring, succulents become more attractive and eye-catching, enhancing their aesthetic appeal.
Beginners in growing succulents don't need to choose high-end, rare, and expensive ones. It's best to choose robust and easy-to-care-for succulents. Even ordinary, inexpensive succulents can look beautiful and charming when well cared for, whether they are overflowing the pot or growing into old stakes, they are very pleasing to the eye.
To grow succulents well, a few basic things need to be done right, and naturally, each pot of succulents can be grown well, maintaining a good state throughout the year, surviving the summer and winter smoothly, with a healthy growth and becoming more beautiful and liked. Watching them fresh and vigorous, with elegant plant forms, really brings a good mood every day!
How to plant succulents
1. Good soil is very important for growing succulents
Although succulents can survive in sand, to make them grow more smoothly, stronger, and more beautiful, soil is important. The potting soil should be loose, not sticky or compacted, and must be nutritious with good water permeability, not prone to waterlogging or compaction, and have good aeration.
Also, it should have a certain amount of nutrients. Therefore, when mixing soil, add peat and decomposed leaf soil, a little sand, or some vermiculite, perlite, and other granular soils that do not clump together but are rich in humus. Such soil can allow succulents to continue growing, becoming fatter and more attractive.
2. Light is very important for growing succulents
When the temperature is between 15 and 28 degrees, this is the most suitable temperature for succulent growth and also the fastest growth period. At this time, you can increase sunlight, appropriately keep them outdoors, and also supplement nutrients, providing a little fertilizer, such as a small amount of organic fertilizer, slow-release fertilizer, or chemical fertilizer. Always give a small amount and never too much at once, and there's no need to fertilize frequently.