Do I need to water the newly planted succulents?

1. Do you need to water?

It is not advisable to water newly planted succulents. Because the fibrous roots have not grown out at this time, firstly, it is not easy to absorb water, and secondly, under the stimulation of water, the fibrous roots will grow too long, which is not conducive to its growth.

2. How to water

1. Stop watering to allow seedlings to grow slowly: After planting succulents, there will be a two-week period for the seedlings to grow slowly, and you cannot water them at this time. But if it is particularly dry, you can spray water on the surface appropriately, but do not spray too much water to avoid water flowing into the potting soil.

2. Leaf thinning and water replenishment: A major characteristic of succulents is that water is stored in the leaf flesh. So when there is a lack of water, the leaves will become shriveled, and this is when you know you need to water them. If the plant has not recovered the next day after watering, there may be a problem with the root system absorbing water. It is necessary to extend the watering time to allow the fibrous roots to recover.

3. Stop watering when leaves wither: When the outer leaves of succulents wither, check the condition of the inner leaves in time. If it is still normal inside, it means that the succulent has entered a dormant period. At this time, you should stop watering, because the plant absorbs less water, and watering too much will cause water accumulation and root rot.