Do I need to wash the roots of the succulents I bought from Taobao?

1. Do I need to wash my roots?

Although many people plant them directly without any processing after buying them and they grow well, it is still recommended to wash the roots before planting them. This can avoid possible troubles in the later stage and increase the possibility of survival. If there are many roots, in addition to washing the roots, you also need to trim the roots and remove some messy roots. If the succulents are clean when you buy them and there is not much dirt on them, there is no need to wash them, because in this case, there is generally no possibility of insect eggs and bacteria, so they can be planted directly.

2. Methods of root washing

You need to wash off the soil on the roots you bought. You can turn on the water in the pipe to make it flow thinner, and place it under the water to rinse. Be gentle and try to avoid damaging the roots. Be careful not to rinse it under the faucet with strong water, as this may easily cause the roots to break. Or get a basin of water with a temperature comparable to room temperature, then place the roots in the water and shake them back and forth to rinse them until you can see the white taproot.