How to plant succulents correctly Detailed steps for planting succulents

Among many plants, succulents are relatively easy to grow, and succulents that grow well are very beautiful. However, many people still cannot keep succulents alive. If they cannot keep succulents alive, it means that the cultivation and management methods are wrong. Especially during the maintenance process, novices should pay more attention to the living environment required by succulents. Let's take a closer look at the correct steps for growing succulents.

Succulent Plant Growing Conditions

Succulents need sufficient light to grow. Without light, photosynthesis is insufficient and the succulent plants cannot grow into colorful succulents. In addition, ventilation is particularly important for succulents. Only under natural ventilation conditions can the chances of disease and pests be greatly reduced, thus allowing them to grow vigorously.

How to plant the newly bought succulents

Step 1: Remove from the basin

The succulents you just bought need to be removed from the pot. Before removing the pot, you need to cut off the water in advance to make it easier to remove the pot without damaging the roots.

Picture of succulent plants being removed from pots

Step 2: Root Pruning

After removing the plant from the pot, prune the dead and rotten roots, and cut off the shriveled and withered leaves. Cut the roots shorter and place them in a cool place to wait for the wounds to heal before repotting. If there are no dead or rotten roots, you don't need to prune the roots. Gently rinse the soil off the roots with water.

Succulent root pruning diagram (by hand or with scissors)

Step 3: Soil preparation

There are many types of succulents, and the commonly used soil preparation method is to mix perlite and peat soil to provide succulents with a suitable growth environment.

Succulent soil map

Step 4: Choose a pot

Choose a flower pot with good air permeability. You can use a ceramic pot or a clay pot. You can place broken tiles at the bottom of the pot to enhance drainage and air permeability.

Succulent pot selection chart

Step 5: Potting and compacting

When potting, lay out the roots, backfill the potting soil, and lift up while backfilling. Try to make the roots and potting soil in close contact. Press it slightly, and don't use too much force to break the roots.

Picture of succulent plants in pots

Step 6: Seedling maintenance

After putting the pot on, water it thoroughly, then slowly maintain the seedlings, and pay attention to spraying water to keep the environment moist. It is normal to have some yellow leaves at the bottom. Don't worry, don't expose it to the sun, pay attention to ventilation, and you can maintain it normally after half a month.

Tips for beginners to care for succulents

1. Fertilizer and water

Watering should be determined according to the growth status of succulents. Do not water the pot during the dormant period, and fertilization should be carried out during the vigorous growth period and the budding period.

2. Pest and disease control

The control of diseases and pests is mainly based on prevention. The environment should be kept clean and tidy. They should be placed in the shed only when they are sure there are no diseases and pests, and pesticides should be sprayed in the shed to achieve good disease and pest prevention effects.

3. Lighting

Succulent plants need to receive at least 3 to 4 hours of light per day, and some varieties require 6 to 8 hours of light. Only by ensuring long-term and high-quality sunlight can their growth potential and ornamental value be improved.