Beginners must see! Complete guide to planting newly purchased succulents

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Select succulent planting environment, planting steps, and maintenance points

With the acceleration of the pace of life, more and more people are beginning to pursue a green and healthy lifestyle. Succulents have become a new favorite of many families due to their unique shapes and low maintenance costs. We are here to share a complete guide to planting newly purchased succulents to help新手 friends easily master succulent plants.

Select succulents

When purchasing succulents, you should first understand your maintenance conditions, such as light, water, soil, etc. Here are some succulents suitable for beginners:

1. Sempervivum: shade-tolerant, drought-tolerant, suitable for indoor maintenance.

2. Echeveria: cold-tolerant, drought-tolerant, fast-growing.

3. Red宝石: drought-tolerant, cold-tolerant, leaves are colorful.

4. Flower Moon Night: shade-tolerant, drought-tolerant, unique leaf shape.

Planting environment

1. Light: Succulents need plenty of sunshine but should not be exposed to direct sunlight. Indoor succulents should be placed near windows to ensure at least 4 hours of scattered light per day.

2. Water: Succulents are drought-tolerant and should not be watered too much. Usually, water after the soil is dry and keep the soil slightly moist.

3. Soil: Succulents prefer breathable, well-draining soil. You can use special succulent soil sold on the market or make your own.

Planting steps

1. Prepare tools: Tools needed to plant succulents include a planting pot, special succulent soil, gardening shears, disinfectant, etc.

2. Watering: Before planting, soak the succulent roots in water to allow them to absorb water fully.

3. Planting in soil: Plant the succulent roots in the soil, making sure not to plant them too deep to avoid affecting breathing.

4. Watering: After planting, water thoroughly to allow the soil to absorb water fully.

5. Pruning: During planting, you can trim away withered and yellow leaves to increase the growth speed of the succulent plant.

Maintenance points

1. Avoid direct sunlight: Succulents are not tolerant of strong light. In summer, avoid direct sunlight to prevent leaf burn.

2. Control watering: Succulents are drought-tolerant, and watering should not be excessive. In winter, when the temperature is low, reduce the frequency of watering.

3. Pay attention to ventilation: Maintaining a good ventilation environment helps the growth of succulent plants.

According to the "China Flower Market Report," the market size of succulent plants in our country is expanding year by year, and consumers' demand for succulents is increasing. Learning to plant succulents can not only beautify the home environment but also cultivate one's temperament and improve the quality of life.

Planting newly purchased succulents is not complicated. As long as you master the planting skills and maintenance points, you can make these lovely plants grow strongly under your care. I hope this guide can help all新手 friends and let us enjoy the wonderful time brought by succulent plants together!