How often should I water my succulents? How should I water them correctly?

How often should succulents be watered?

Generally speaking, the amount of watering for succulents is different in each season. In summer, they should be watered every 4-5 days, in spring and autumn, they should be watered every 5-7 days, and in winter, they should be watered every 10 days.

Methods and key points of watering succulents

1. Watering method

   In spring and autumn, succulents grow faster and have a high demand for water. The soil needs to be kept slightly moist. They are usually watered in the early morning or evening every week, usually 2-3 times.

However, the temperature is lower in winter, and the growth rate of succulents slows down. They do not need too much water, and just keep the soil dry. Therefore, the frequency of watering needs to be reduced. In order to avoid frostbite, it is best to water them after the temperature rises at noon.

2. Watering tips

   The water used to water succulents must be clean. Do not use tap water directly for irrigation. It needs to be left for about 2 to 3 days in advance. On rainy days, you can use containers to store some rainwater, which will be more conducive to the growth of succulents.

Overwatering of succulents

If you accidentally water it too much during maintenance, the water content in the leaves will increase, and the leaves will fall off. It may also cause serious water accumulation in the soil, making it impossible for the roots to breathe normally, resulting in root rot and yellowing and falling leaves.

In addition, after watering too much, we'd better place it in a ventilated environment to speed up the drying of the soil. If we discover the situation too late, we must change the soil in time.