Succulent potted plants basically refer to potted plants with thick and juicy leaves that can store a lot of water, also known as succulent potted plants. According to statistics, there are more than 10,000 kinds of succulents in the world, which also gives people who grow succulent potted plants more choices. The best season to grow succulents is spring. Although succulents have not been introduced to China as potted plants for a long time, Chinese people who like them have cultivated many succulent varieties that were not previously available. And because succulent potted plants can purify the air, they are very popular among office white-collar workers and housewives. How to grow succulent plants in pots1. Soil If you want to grow potted succulents in good condition, you need to master the tricks. First, you need to prepare sandy soil with good air permeability and drainage . You can mix leaf mold, garden soil, and river sand in a ratio of 5:3:2 as the culture soil. 2. Light temperature Succulents like a warm growing environment, so they are suitable for growing in sunny places , but be careful that the summer sun is too strong, remember to shade them appropriately to avoid burning the plants. And keep the temperature of their growth at around 18℃-25℃ . 3. Watering In addition, succulents are drought-resistant but afraid of waterlogging, so the amount of watering must be controlled. Water more during the growing period to keep the soil moist, and stop watering during the dormant period . 4. Fertilization It should be noted that although succulents are cold-resistant, it does not mean that they can be grown under extreme conditions. In addition, succulents can be fertilized with slow-release fertilizers in small amounts and multiple times during the growing season . If you see succulent leaves that are not beautiful in shape, you can cut them off in time. Precautions for potted succulents maintenance1. Prevent and control pests and diseases The high temperature in summer makes it easy for pests and diseases to spread, so ventilation needs to be strengthened and pesticides should be sprayed in time to prevent and control pests and diseases when they are discovered. 2. Repotting Replace the potting soil every 1-2 years to prevent the soil from becoming compacted, which is detrimental to root growth. 3. Beheading If the plant grows too tall and becomes unsightly, you can cut off the top and use it to propagate new plants by cuttings. |
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