As we all know, succulents look beautiful and are not expensive, but it is easy for problems to occur when we buy them and plant them. You must know that whether you are repotting succulents or just buying bare-root seedlings, you must trim their roots, and when trimming the roots, you must let them air out. Can succulents survive without drying their roots?When pruning succulents, you must cool the roots , because succulents are a common succulent plant, and the fleshy roots will have certain wounds after pruning. The purpose of drying the roots is to allow the wounds of succulents to heal faster , so that it can be potted as soon as possible to prevent bacterial infection. If the succulents are not dried and the pruning wounds are not completely healed before being potted, their roots will be corroded by pests and diseases. If they are watered, the wounds will rot due to the wet soil. Therefore, the roots of succulents must be dried before they can be planted . How to repot and dry the roots of succulent plants1. Pruning of bad roots When repotting, you need to trim the roots. Cut off the poorly growing roots. This will prevent them from wasting nutrients and slowing down the growth of the plant. 2. Disinfection In order to prevent it from being infected with bacteria after replanting, after pruning the roots, you can also treat the roots with disinfectant and then dry them. The specific method is to prepare some disinfectant, dilute it with water, then put the cut end of the plant root in it, soak it for 20 minutes, take it out to dry, and then repot it. 2. Leave to dry after trimming After pruning, you need to place it in a well-ventilated, semi-shaded and light-free place to dry it for a while. Wait until the cut ends are completely dry before replanting. |
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