The newly bought succulents died within a few days? Repair the roots first! It will definitely grow fast and strong!

What to do with the succulents you just bought?

1. Prune the roots.

Don’t think that the succulents you buy are easy to keep just because they have well-developed root systems, especially those purchased online, which generally require root pruning.

Observe the succulent seedlings you bought. If the root system is relatively developed, cut off the lateral roots and leave only the main root. Otherwise, it will affect the development of new roots and slow down the growth rate.

Be careful not to damage the leaves when cutting.

2. Clean the leaves.

If the succulents you bought have a lot of dry and wilted leaves at the bottom, remove them first.

In addition, diseased leaves must be removed immediately, otherwise the pests and diseases will quickly spread to healthy succulent leaves, causing the entire plant to be infected and eventually die.

3. Sterilization and disinfection.

It is best to soak the cleaned succulents in potassium permanganate solution or carbendazim solution for 30 minutes for sterilization.

If you find it troublesome, you can also wash it with clean water to reduce the harm of germs.

4. Dry the roots.

This step must be done, regardless of whether you wash or disinfect with water, the roots need to be dried.

Place the succulent babies that have been processed in the first three steps with their heads facing down and their roots facing up (if the head is small, place it flat) in a place with scattered light at home and let it dry for 2-3 days.

5. Choose the soil and pot it.

The good growth of succulents is inseparable from the soil. Generally, when growing succulents at home, we just use peat soil or coconut coir and perlite mixed in a 1:1 ratio.

When transplanting, be careful to move gently to avoid damaging the roots.

Before potting, it is best to expose the soil to the sun to sterilize it, so that the growth environment of succulents will be healthier.

It should be noted that:

Huahua knows a common problem among everyone! I just like to pull it up when I have nothing to do to see if your flesh has taken root! Please hold your hands and don't move!

How to maintain after treatment?

1. How to water?

Don’t water the succulents after potting! It has a process of adapting to the environment, and directly watering it will hinder this process, so don't just water it!

After a week of acclimatization, you can water the plant a little, but not too much.

2. How to sunbathe?

After planting, place the succulents in a cool, ventilated place that is not exposed to direct sunlight to adapt to the environment. After a week, slowly increase the light while watering. Pay attention to shade in summer.

Be careful when buying in physical stores and online stores!

1. Purchase in a physical store.

It is better to buy directly from a flower shop. At least you have a chance to observe it yourself, and the potting soil is also prepared directly.

After you have decided on the variety you want to buy, you can ask the owner about the name of the variety and the key points of its maintenance. If the owner cannot explain it clearly, he probably doesn't know whether the succulent is good or not, so try to avoid buying such people.

2. Purchase online.

What you buy online are generally succulent seedlings, so you need to prepare the nutrient soil and flower pots yourself. The nutrient soil can be prepared as described above, and make sure to choose a flower pot with drainage holes.

The quality of succulents purchased online varies. Try to choose a reputable store, but everything should be based on the actual product you receive.

Some flower lovers said that the succulents had already been dried during the delivery process and could be planted directly in pots when they returned. It’s not impossible, but if you want to ensure long-term growth, Huahua still recommends following the above steps.

Give meat a good start,

Only then can it grow carefree!

That’s all Huahua has to say to you today.

Remember to share this with your friends who grow succulents!