A Detailed Guide to Succulent Planting Methods and Care Essentials

Soil: use loose peat soil, add some granules, the ratio of peat soil to granules is 1:1; Light: there must be 3-4 hours of sunlight per day, and some varieties need 6-8 hours of sunlight; Watering: achieve "dry then wet", but there must be no waterlogging, so as to avoid root rot; finally, do a good job of pest and disease control.

1. Soil: it is best to use loose peat soil, but using 100% peat soil will lead to too much waterlogging, or caking after drying out, so add some granules, such as perlite, volcanic rock, honeycomb coal, ceramsite, small stones, etc., and the ratio of peat soil to granules is 1:1.

2. Light: there must be 3-4 hours of sunlight per day, and some varieties even need 6-8 hours of sunlight. Sufficient and moderate sunlight can make succulents grow robust, with a more compact plant shape, more vivid colors, a healthier state, and they are also less prone to infection by germs and pests.

3. Watering: achieve "dry then wet", but there must be no waterlogging, so as to avoid root rot. “Dry” means that after watering once, wait until the soil surface turns white and the moisture in the surface layer and inner soil has disappeared, then water a second time; do not wait until the potting soil has been completely dry for a long time before watering. “Wet” means that each time you water, you must water thoroughly, that is, water until water seeps out of the drainage hole at the bottom of the pot; do not give “half watering” (that is, wet on top and dry below).

4. Pests and diseases: diseases mainly include crown rot, neck rot, fungal rot, black rot, etc., and pests mainly include red spider mites, scale insects, Lycaenidae moths, etc., and they should be controlled in time.