Can rooting powder water be used to water succulents?

Can rooting powder water be used to water succulents?

Rooting powder water can be used to water succulents. Generally, the function of rooting powder water is to help plants take root quickly. It is a kind of inducer. Generally, it can be used before and after planting succulents. It will be more beneficial to the growth of succulent roots.

Succulents cannot be watered directly with rooting powder water. Rooting powder water has a certain concentration, and too high a concentration will have a counterproductive effect. Therefore, when using it, you need to lower the concentration of the rooting powder water before using it. Generally, you can water it once a week.

The advantages and disadvantages of watering succulent plants with rooting powder

1. Promote rooting: Before leaf cuttings, the wounds of succulents can be soaked in rooting powder water for a period of time, so that the succulents will quickly grow roots when planted later.

2. Inhibit growth: Improper concentration and usage of rooting powder water will inhibit the growth of succulent roots. In severe cases, it will also inhibit the differentiation of succulent flower buds.

The correct way to water succulents with rooting powder

1. Dilute and soak

Rooting powder water needs to be dissolved in water in advance. Generally, after diluting it with water in a ratio of 1:2000, you can soak the roots of succulents in the solution, usually for 1 or 2 hours.

2. Watering succulents

If the succulents that have been potted are not growing well and have poor root systems, you can use diluted rooting powder water to water the roots of the succulents. This way, the roots of the succulents will grow stronger in the later stage.