Succulent cultivation techniques and methods

Succulent plants are unique in the plant world with their cute appearance and colorful leaves, and have become the new favorite of plant lovers in recent years. However, it is not easy to grow succulents well. They are quite picky about their growing environment. Improper care may lead to problems such as root rot, waterlogging, excessive growth, diseases and insect pests, affecting their health and appearance. Next, let’s learn the cultivation techniques and methods of succulents.

1. Choose a pot

Choose a flower pot with drainage holes at the bottom. It is best to choose a ceramic or porcelain pot with good air permeability. Avoid using airtight plastic or glass pots.

2. Soil preparation

Succulent plants are suitable for mixing peat soil and granular soil in a ratio of 3:7. Granular soil can be made of sand, perlite , vermiculite or volcanic rock to ensure that the soil is both breathable and well-drained to prevent root rot.

3. Put it in the basin

When potting, first trim the roots of succulents, remove unhealthy roots, and retain healthy taproots. After root pruning, dry the wound to avoid infection. Use slightly moist soil for potting, do not water immediately, wait until the roots have grown before watering thoroughly.

4. Watering

Adjust watering amounts flexibly according to the growing season, variety, soil and climate conditions of your succulents. Water more often during the growing season, and control watering during the dormant period to avoid waterlogging.

5. Lighting

Succulents need plenty of sunlight, preferably full sun. When maintaining indoors, it should be placed in a well-lit area and avoid darkness. Shade is needed in summer to prevent sunburn of the leaves.

6. Temperature and humidity

The suitable temperature for the growth of succulents is 15-28 degrees Celsius. Pay attention to shade and ventilation in summer, and keep warm and control water in winter. Maintenance strategies need to be adjusted accordingly under humidity conditions in different regions.

7. Ventilation

Good ventilation helps succulents grow healthily and reduces pests and diseases. Keep the air circulating and avoid high humidity and pollution.

8. Pest and disease control

Check your succulents regularly to detect and treat pests and diseases in a timely manner. For diseases such as black rot, once discovered, they should be isolated and treated immediately, the diseased part should be removed, dried and then replanted.

In addition, during dormancy, the growth rate of succulents slows down and their demand for water decreases. Therefore, the frequency of watering should be reduced, just keep the soil slightly moist, and avoid overwatering which may cause root rot.