What are the remedies for the leggy growth of succulents (how to deal with and restore the leggy growth of succulents)

Blue Apple Succulent Plants Grow Leggy (Photo)

It is normal for succulents to grow slightly longer in spring

(1) It is in the flowering period

It is late April now, and the old stumps of succulents are basically in their flowering period. When the rosette-shaped succulents are growing flower stems, the distance between leaves will widen to varying degrees, making the plant shape loose and appear to be slightly elongated. This is a normal phenomenon.

   Its further development can be prevented by cutting off the flower sword, increasing light, controlling water, etc.

(2) Seasonal factors

Although spring is the growing season for succulents, most areas experience continuous spring rains, which not only results in high air humidity but also a long period of lack of sunlight. Therefore, it is difficult for succulents to be in ideal condition.

   Especially in areas with long rainfall periods, even with strict water control, succulents will inevitably fade and grow too tall, which is a natural factor.

Flower lovers who have a large number of succulents at home and are concerned about their condition can use plant fill lights for a short period of time to make up for the lack of light, which has a certain effect in inhibiting excessive growth.

How to deal with succulent plants growing too long

When succulents tend to fade and grow leggy, the only way to slow down the rate of leggy growth and fading is to intervene in time through some basic means such as increasing light and reducing humidity . Generally, mild leggy growth can be recovered in the later stage by increasing light and strictly controlling water.

Moreover, succulents are species that require controlled maintenance. After they grow into old stumps, the proportion of particles can be appropriately increased when repotting. This will help increase the wood content of the branches and trunks, while also making the leaf disk compact and full, thus making them fine old stumps.

Maintaining the color for a long time is idealistic, while fading and leggy growth are often the norm. If you plan to grow succulents for a long time, you should maintain a good attitude. It is easier to be satisfied if you grow succulents in a Buddhist way!