Abstract: Dear meat-lovers, do you can't help but want to tidy up every time you see the roots of your beloved meat-rich plants in chaos? Don't worry, today I will give you a detailed explanation of how to prune fleshy roots to make your fleshy plants look completely new and beautiful! 1. Know more meat...
Dear meat-lovers, do you can't help but want to tidy up every time you see the roots of your beloved meat-rich plants in disorder? Don't worry, today I will give you a detailed explanation of how to prune fleshy roots to make your fleshy plants look completely new and beautiful! 1. Understand the succulent root system and know yourself and your enemy.
The roots of succulent plants are like their "lifeline", carrying their important task of absorbing water and nutrients. But you know what? Different succulent varieties have very different root growth methods!
In some fleshy varieties, the root system will spread out like a spider web to form dense root groups; while in some varieties, the root system is relatively concentrated, showing the characteristics of lateral branch growth. Therefore, before you start pruning, you must first understand the fleshy growth habits of your hands, so that you can have a targeted approach and prune the most beautiful root system. 2. Pruning timing: Spring to summer is the golden period.
prune the roots of succulent plants. The best time is generally from spring to summer. At this time, when the temperature is right, succulent plants grow vigorously, and the pruned roots recover faster. In autumn and winter, due to low temperatures and slow growth of succulent plants, the effect of pruning roots may not be ideal. 3. Cutting tools. Sharp scissors are the key
to prune the roots of succulent plants. A sharp pair of scissors is essential. Because too blunt scissors can easily damage the root tissue of succulent plants, causing infection with bacteria. Therefore, before trimming, be sure to check whether the scissors are sharp. If they are not sharp enough, remember to replace them in time. 4. The amount of pruning. Moderate pruning is the key to pruning the roots of succulent plants, and it must be moderate. Excessive pruning can affect the growth of succulent plants and even lead to death. When pruning roots, you must pay attention to the amount and scope of pruning and retain enough root systems to ensure the normal growth of succulent plants. 5. Remove withered or sick parts. Health is the last word. When pruning roots, you must remove all withered or sick parts. These parts can hinder the normal growth of succulent plants and even lead to the spread of diseases. Remove these parts in time to keep succulent plants healthy is the most important thing. 6. Treatment of incisions, disinfection and sterilization are the key. When pruning the roots of succulent plants, the treatment of incisions is also very important. If handled improperly, it will easily be infected with bacteria and lead to poor growth of succulent plants. When treating incisions, appropriate disinfectants should be selected to ensure cleanliness and hygiene of the incisions. 7. Soaking method is simple and practical to prune roots. For some succulent plants that need to be replaced or whose roots are too dense, soaking method can be used to prune roots. Soak the roots of succulent plants in water and leave them peeled naturally. This can not only prune the roots, but also clean the soil. 8. Maintenance after pruning to make succulent plants glow with new life. After pruning succulent plants, appropriate maintenance is needed. First of all, keep the soil slightly moist and avoid excessive watering; secondly, ensure sufficient sunlight and at least two hours of sunshine every day; remove withered leaves in time to keep the plants tidy.
Dear meat-lovers, after learning these techniques for pruning fleshy roots, I believe that your fleshy plants will become more and more beautiful! Give it a try and rejuvenate your succulents and become a beautiful scenery in your home!