Is the drooping of Olivia's succulent leaves due to lack of water?

1. Is it a lack of water?

Wilting leaves on Olivia are usually due to lack of water. But the reasons for water shortage are different. If you water blindly, it may not only fail to improve the situation, but make it worse. Therefore, it is generally necessary to check the cause to see if it is due to a dry environment and lack of water, or because of a problem with the roots that causes lack of water.

2. How to solve it

1. Appropriate watering: If it is caused by long-term insufficient watering or due to a relatively dry climate, you need to water the plants in time, but don't water too much at one time. After long-term water shortage, the root system's ability to absorb water will weaken. Too much water will not be conducive to absorption, and may also affect its respiration and be detrimental to its growth.

2. Remove from the pot and trim the roots: If the roots are rotten, it will affect the absorption of water and nutrients, and will also cause the leaves to wilt. What you need to do at this time is to remove the plant from the pot, remove the old soil at the roots, cut off the rotten parts, and place it in a semi-shaded place to dry. Then replant it. Do not water it during the seedling recovery period.

3. Shade and cool down: Olivia may lack water because the temperature is too high or the light is too strong, which increases the transpiration of the plant. Therefore, you should pay attention to shading to prevent the plants from being exposed to light for a long time. You can also spray water around appropriately and maintain good ventilation to achieve the purpose of cooling through water evaporation.

4. Prune the flower stems: If Olivia blooms, it will continue to consume water and nutrients from the leaves. In this case, the flower stems need to be cut off to block the source, and then watering can truly replenish the leaves.