Should succulents be kept moist or well-ventilated?
Core Introduction: This article focuses on the topic of succulents, whether they should be kept moist or well-ventilated. Let's find out together below.
A question about keeping succulents moist: "Should succulents be kept moist or well-ventilated?" Those who are new to this hobby often have doubts about this issue. They have seen succulents that look lively without being kept moist and also those that look lively after being kept moist, which creates a dilemma in their minds...
At first, some hobbyists thought, "Plants grow lively and fast in greenhouses. If I cover them with something transparent, won't that be a mini greenhouse?" As a result, by keeping the succulents moist, the plants really did look lively during that period.
However, we don't grow plants to always cover them with a lid or a plastic bag but to admire them. While keeping succulents moist can make them look good in the short term, it is not a long-term solution. In their native environment, succulents don't have ideal living conditions. After being kept moist and then taken out, they will wilt if they don't adapt to the environment.
Now, let's get to the main point: whether succulents should be kept moist or well-ventilated. Unless necessary, succulents are best kept in a well-ventilated area with adequate sunlight, so they can show their natural state.
However, keeping succulents moist is not something that should never be tried. Sometimes it is very helpful for growing succulents. For example, some succulents that are almost dead can be more easily saved under moist conditions. Also, some half-dead succulents might surprise you when kept moist.
In other words, keeping succulents moist is just one technique among many, not a necessity.
Seeing this, let's talk about the illustrations in the article. The first one is a succulent kept in a well-ventilated environment by forum user HZH6862548. The second one is a cactus that has been kept moist for three years by Teacher Xian Dao. The reason for choosing these two pictures is to tell everyone that keeping succulents moist and well-ventilated are not contradictory. Generally speaking, most people keep them well-ventilated, which is more natural and convenient. Keeping them moist is mainly for emergencies, but it's also not impossible to try it for a long time.
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