Can lemon water be used to water succulents?

Can lemon water be used to water succulents?

Lemon water can be used to water succulents, but the amount used needs to be controlled, because lemon water is alkaline. If used too much, it will cause the soil of succulents to become compacted.

Succulents cannot be watered directly with lemon water. Although lemon water tastes sour, it contains more alkaline substances and is generally not suitable for use with succulents. Therefore, it needs to be fully diluted before use. Only in this way will it not harm the succulents. Generally, it only needs to be watered once every 20 days or so.

The pros and cons of watering succulents with lemon water

1. Soil compaction: The citric acid contained in lemon water generally does not remain in the water for a long time. It usually turns into volatile carbon dioxide. Therefore, the lemon water will become alkaline when used. Long-term use will destroy the acid-base balance of the soil and the soil will become compacted.

2. Change the pH value of the soil: Lemon water is an acidic substance, but it will become alkaline after being poured into the soil. This will affect the pH value of the soil, and in turn affect the normal growth of the roots of succulents.

The correct way to water succulents with lemon water

1. Neutralization and dilution

Lemon water contains more alkaline substances, so it needs to be diluted with substances such as ferrous sulfate before use. Generally, a higher proportion of ferrous sulfate would be more appropriate, so that the diluted water will be acidic.

2. Watering

Lemon water can be used to water succulents after being diluted. Generally, it can be used for watering or spraying, as long as it can be absorbed by the succulents.