How often should you water the Echeveria 'Mebina' succulent? Solve mushy and falling leaves this way

The Echeveria 'Mebina' succulent has a rather compact form, with a ring of red at its tip and green below, making it look very beautiful. Many people like to grow the Echeveria 'Mebina' succulent, but not many can grow it well, and leaf drop often occurs, so how should it be handled?

How often should you water the Echeveria 'Mebina' succulent

For the Echeveria 'Mebina' succulent in summer, generally water once every one or two weeks, and in winter generally water once a month. This depends on whether the soil in the pot of the Echeveria 'Mebina' succulent is moist, and then you decide whether to water.

What to do about mushy and falling leaves on Echeveria 'Mebina'

1. Clean up mushy leaves promptly. Once mushy or withered leaves appear, clean them up promptly, do not think they can recover, there is no hope. When cleaning, be careful to steady the plant and do not injure the root system. If you accidentally pull out the roots, you can first fix them in place with a small object, let the roots spread out naturally, and slowly recover. Here it is a reminder, do not harbor false hope, remove the withered leaves that should be removed as soon as possible, just as those who should leave the stage should leave the stage.

2. Top dressing is very important. Why do succulents need top dressing? After each watering the soil surface will be very moist, and once ventilated or exposed to the sun, the moisture rises, and the bottom leaves will directly collide with this moisture. So adding top dressing means the withered leaves at the bottom will not absorb moisture so easily, and perhaps will not rot so easily.

3. Prevent and control pests and diseases. If you find pests and diseases breeding on the plant, act promptly, rinse with clean water as a temporary measure, then spray with pesticide, until they are completely killed. In daily care, strengthen ventilation, and spray a fungicide once a month.

Watering techniques for the Echeveria 'Mebina' succulent

1. In the spring and autumn growing seasons, water thoroughly when dry, and when the air is dry, sprinkle water around the plant. Meet the water needs required for the plant's growth, and do not let water accumulate in the pot soil or the leaf center.

2. In summer, as the temperature rises, gradually stop watering, provide appropriate ventilation and shade, and if the temperature does not exceed 35°C, when watering use half of the spring amount.

3. In winter keep the pot soil dry, give little water, no need to water thoroughly, just let the roots feel the moisture. In winter do not spray water, and even more do not water heavily; after watering ventilate promptly, and do not let the moisture stay in the pot soil for too long. Wait until the temperature rises in spring, then water normally.

4. When watering, everyone ignores the issue of temperature; most people just take water directly from the tap to water the flowers, this method is fine, but it does not apply to all seasons. Especially in winter, the water temperature is too low, and watering with cold water will instead affect the plant's growth. The best solution is to put the water in a bottle and let it sit for a while, which can both eliminate the chlorine in the water and adjust the water temperature.

Causes of leaf drop in the Echeveria 'Mebina' succulent

1. Overwatering. This is the main cause; when beginners care for it, they do not know how much to water, and overwatering makes the pot soil too wet; too little watering easily causes the soil to harden, and either way it affects the growth of the root system. Once the roots rot, the leaves are the first to suffer, and rotting, turning to water, and wilting are only a matter of time.

2. Suffocated. This situation often appears in summer, with high temperature, harsh sun, and high humidity; when grown indoors with improper ventilation, if there is a sudden change in the weather, suddenly a strong wind blows and it cools down, and after a few days it is hot again, the Echeveria 'Mebina' will also follow the weather in perfect sync.

3. Pests. If the plant grows too densely, and one day the leaves inexplicably begin to rot from the base, you need to check whether it is caused by pests; in the gaps between the leaves that you cannot see, pests have actually already filled them.

4. Excessive sun exposure. After excessive sun exposure, mushy leaves do not appear at first; the leaves will turn semi-transparent and spots will appear, then step by step they wilt and rot.

The leaf drop phenomenon in the Echeveria 'Mebina' succulent is mainly caused by overwatering or pests. Generally, prevent pests in advance, and then promptly clean up the mushy leaves. The Echeveria 'Mebina' succulent also needs attention in its watering techniques; be sure not to overwater, otherwise it will also cause leaf drop or death.