How to keep succulents alive

Essential tools for farming

Watering tool: dropper, which can be large or small. It is more convenient to use in narrow openings or situations where watering is difficult.

Magnifying glass: mainly used to observe whether the succulents need deworming!

Tweezers: When growing meat, it makes everything much easier with these.

Transplantation tools: A three-piece set plus a leather tiger, a perfect match.

How to raise

What soil to use for growing succulents

Matching soil for succulents is particular but also simple. First, you need to prepare these: leaf mold, small gravel (to decorate the surface of the pot), and coal balls.

Crush the coal balls, filter out the large pieces, sieve out the small powder, rinse the remaining granular coal balls with clean water and dry them. Mix the prepared leaf mold with it, ok, the soil preparation is complete. (This is the simplest method of soil preparation. If you are not satisfied, try other methods → How to prepare soil for succulent plants )

It’s important to “dry” when growing succulents in pots

If your succulents are sent by mail and it involves the issue of potting, which spray should you choose? It is recommended that beginners choose the simplest clay pot, which is dark brown, and looks quite beautiful with succulents.

Take out the prepared potting soil and flower shovel, put the soil into the flowerpot, compact the soil after planting the succulents, and spread a layer of pebbles on the surface of the potting soil. Let sit in the shade for a few days and then water.

Water and fertilizer requirements for growing succulents

For succulents, spraying water is more effective than watering. Try to water the plants when the weather is clear, and adjust the frequency of watering according to the environment. In places with dry air, spray water frequently.

Succulents generally do not need to be fertilized in summer. In other seasons, fertilize them once a month, using dilute liquid fertilizer or compound fertilizer.

Light and temperature requirements for growing succulents

When growing succulents, try to control the temperature between 15 and 28 degrees Celsius, which can basically be met at home. But the temperature cannot be lower than 5℃ in winter and cannot be higher than 35℃ in summer, otherwise your succulents will not be visible!

Succulent plants love light. Except for the varieties that hibernate in summer, let the succulents see the light as much as possible. This is how they gain beautiful colors. Also, please note that if there is insufficient light, do not move the succulents outdoors easily, as they will easily grow too tall.

Requirements for repotting succulent plants

There are many different opinions about repotting. Many people suggest repotting once a year, replacing new soil, and pruning the roots to promote growth. But repotting also has two sides. Repotting can seriously damage the roots, which require a period of recovery, and improper root pruning can directly lead to root death. Therefore, as long as the nutrients in the soil can meet the growth needs of succulents, do not rush to change the pot. Changing it once every 2 to 3 years is enough.

Things to note when raising succulents (deworming, antiseptic)

What succulents fear most are rot and insects. In fact, insects are easy to deal with. Just observe them frequently and clean them up yourself when you find them! But it is hard to say about rot. Improper watering, humid air and serious insect pests will all cause succulents to rot to varying degrees, and they need to be removed in time. This requires you to be extra careful and observe the condition of the succulents frequently. Once discovered, cut them off with a sterilized knife to avoid plant infection.

How to care for succulent plants in four seasons

Spring (March to May)

Go out: You have been stuck indoors for a long time in winter, it's time to go out and breathe some fresh air. When the temperature rises, move outdoors and fully enjoy the sunshine. When you go out of the room, don't expose it to direct sunlight. The leaves will easily be burned if the soil is exposed to the sun. You can choose to do it in cloudy weather or use newspapers to block it.

Watering: Spring is the fastest growing season for succulents. As the temperature rises, the activity of the roots speeds up and the soil in the pot dries quickly, so you can water them when the surface of the soil in the pot is dry.

Summer (June to August)

Ventilation: Summer is a difficult season for succulents, as it is hot and stuffy. Pay attention to ventilation and shade, and do not place them directly near the air outlet of the air conditioner.

Watering: Watering in summer is really a problem. You must control, control, and control again. For smaller plants, it's okay to not water them all summer. The amount of watering is mainly determined by the growth of the leaves. If the leaves become soft and wilted, you can spray water appropriately. Spray water in the cool evening or early morning.

Autumn (September to November)

Watering: After the ravages of summer, it’s finally time to restore health. As the weather gets cooler, increase watering appropriately, and the shriveled leaves will gradually recover and sprout again.

Light: Move the succulents into the sun for a few days, and you will feel the beautiful colors that autumn brings to the succulents!

Winter (December to February)

Anti-freeze and water control: In people’s impression, succulents are not frost-resistant, so even if they are moved to a warm indoor room, reduce the frequency of watering (equivalent to summer). For varieties that are particularly not cold-resistant, there is no need to water them at all.

Supplementary lighting: Succulents that are not cold-resistant will enter a dormant period in winter, but will wake up and grow in spring. Maintenance during the dormant period is also very important. Place succulents near a window with good light to supplement the lighting, and keep them away from the window at night to prevent freezing.

What kind of succulents are best to grow?

Are succulents easy to grow?

After reading the above breeding methods, do you feel a little dazzled? Don’t be afraid! There are still special circumstances.

If you grow succulents, you not only hope that they can grow beautifully, but you also hope that the cultivation process will be easy. For beginners, the first choice is Crassulaceae succulents, which are very beautiful even without beautiful colors.

Recommended succulents: Hazy Moon, Winter Beauty, White Peony, Lotus, Jade Butterfly, Black Prince, Rainbow Jade, Maiden Heart, Brocade Star, Yellow Beauty, Purple Pearl, Blue Stone Lotus, Jade Dew, and Buddha Beads.

The benefits of growing succulents

Treating anxiety: It is understood that succulents can relieve people's stress and eliminate nervousness. Many succulent lovers insist that the presence of succulents can increase people's spirit.

Learn to take care of them: Succulent plants are small and cute, which makes you love them. If you take care of them for a long time, you will also have more patience towards your family.

Appreciate life: Succulents include both common and expensive ones. Raising different succulents and seeing different worlds will make you have a normal mind and appreciate the simple beauty in life.

Succulent Plants Classroom - Troubleshooting

1. How to stop succulents from continuing to grow tall?

Question: Is there any way to stop them from growing? The most beautiful meat is always someone else's. What should I do?

My answer

It's summer now, so keep your hands off, water less and get more sun. Succulent plants like this one from the Crassulaceae family that come from Mexico will eventually grow into this look, and if you take good care of the old stumps they can be very beautiful. If you don’t want to see the old stump, then chop off its head!

2. What should I do if the peach egg plant loses its leaves?

Liujianvasus's question: Help! The peach egg lost five or six leaves overnight! It was fine yesterday, but it became like this when I woke up this morning. What should I do?

My answer

The roots have rotted, and the stem that has lost its leaves has turned black and rotten. It needs urgent treatment. Pull out the rotten one, pinch off the leaves and re-graft. Then use disinfectant to irrigate the roots to prevent other plants from being infected.

3.Can Romeo survive if he turns into water?

Question from Empress Yue YY: Today I suddenly found that Romeo had melted into water... I cut it into this way, so I want to ask if there is still hope for it to survive?

My answer

The center part is still a little black, and there are signs of rot at the roots. It won't survive like this. It is recommended to break the leaves apart and do leaf cuttings, but the survival rate of Romeo leaf cuttings is low, so whether it can survive depends on luck!