The succulents at home never turn color, what should I do?

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Many flower lovers know that succulents need sufficient sunlight to change color, but the succulents on the windowsill rarely change color even with sunlight, and the occasional color change is very rare and plain. What's going on?

In fact, it is because the glass blocks most of the ultraviolet light, and succulents can only change color normally under the action of mixed red, blue and purple light, so succulents must be exposed to open-air "sunbathing" to change color.

Flower lovers who find it difficult to grow succulents outdoors can try placing them on the windowsill without closing the window.

If the sun is good, the flesh will change color in about three days.

However, you can’t just sunbathe whenever you want. The temperature is relatively low in winter, and succulents are at risk of frostbite, so flower lovers should pay special attention to the outdoor temperature. Generally speaking, when the temperature is above 8℃, it is more suitable to move succulents outdoors for maintenance.

If succulents grow in the shade for a long time, flower lovers should pay attention to gradual progress and not let the succulents rashly expose to strong light, as this will easily cause sunburn. You can let the succulents receive some scattered light indoors in the morning and evening, and then slowly move them outdoors to give them a transition period.

Temperature difference

A certain temperature difference is required to make succulents change color. High temperature can ensure normal growth of succulents, while low temperature promotes the synthesis of new anthocyanins in succulents.

Generally speaking, a temperature difference of about 15℃ is more appropriate.

Of course, the bigger the temperature difference is, the better. Many succulents are at risk of frostbite when the temperature is below 0℃. Flower lovers should pay special attention to the temperature and avoid it being too low.

(Author: Ermu Huahuanan Source: Sina Weibo)

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Watering

(Author: Yan Zi Source: Sina Blog)

Do not water succulents too much in winter. Wait until the soil in the pot is dry and you can hear a crisp knocking sound when you tap it with your hand before watering. You can choose a sunny morning and slowly water along the edge of the pot, and stop when water can seep out from the water holes at the bottom of the pot. Generally 1-2 times a month is enough.

(Author: Ostrich dacyou Source: Sina Weibo)

Excessive watering will not only prevent the succulents from changing color, but will also easily lead to excessive growth! Be careful not to let water remain on the leaves when watering, otherwise it will easily cause leaf burns or even black rot after sun exposure.

(Author: Jingzizi Source: Succulent Bar)

Sun lamp

(Author: Huobao Lover of Flowers Source: Succulent Bar)

If flower lovers who have the conditions want to change the color of succulents and the outdoor temperature is too low, they can choose a sunlamp. Solar lamps can simulate sunlight and change the color of succulents without the presence of sunlight.

However, flower lovers should be careful not to choose radiation lamps. The blue light radiation is relatively strong, which is not good for the human body and also limits the development of plants. It is better to choose full-spectrum solar lamps. Only the combination of red light, blue light and purple light can effectively color succulents.

(Author: Nouveaunita Source: Succulent APP)

When it comes to lighting, tubes are better than light bulbs because light bulbs mainly focus light, while tubes can make sure that different plants receive the same amount of light.

Flower lovers should be careful not to use ultraviolet lamps for a long time. Although ultraviolet light has a powerful effect on the color change of succulents, it also causes great damage to plant cells.

If ultraviolet lamps are used directly for a long time, the succulents will indeed color at first, but after a while they will turn purple-black, and some will even slowly wither.

Because under the long-term exposure to ultraviolet rays, the succulents are usually not really colored, but the ultraviolet rays burn the succulent cells!

(Source: Baidu Knows)

State accumulation

The perfect shape of succulents requires time to accumulate. For example, it is difficult to eliminate the traces of them after they have grown too tall. Insect pests, frostbite, and sunburn can easily leave scars. Discoloration can also accumulate.

(Author: yf Fusheng Source: Duitang)

If the succulent has never changed color and has always been dark green, it will be much more difficult to change color. If there has been a color change before, it will be easier to maintain color in the next year. Some succulents will even retain slight signs of color change in the summer.

Flower lovers, please take note.

Not all fleshy changes color turn red~

Depending on the type of meat,

It may come in different colors!

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