Succulent plant growing methods: master these and you are all set

Succulent plants have become hugely popular in recent years; with their cute appearance and easy care, they are loved by many young people. Today the Tuliu.com editor will introduce the growing methods for succulent plants.

1. Soil selection

Succulents differ from other plants; most succulents are similar to small herbaceous plants, which means they have relatively high requirements for soil. The soil for growing succulents does not need initial composting; too much fertility will cause the succulent seedlings to burn. For the soil, you can simply use ordinary garden soil mixed with sandy soil to ensure air permeability and water permeability. Generally, if watering leaves obvious sunken pits on the soil surface, that indicates the soil's water and air permeability meets the standard.

2. Water application

Generally, when flower growers cultivate succulents, they use potted management, so watering is rather troublesome for growers. When watering succulents, pay attention to the following points: first, the amount of water should follow the principle of many times and a small amount each time; second, water should be poured evenly from the soil surface and not directly at the roots; third, the water should avoid the succulent plant body itself. These are the three points to note when watering. In addition, regularly spot-check some succulents to see whether water accumulates at the bottom. If it is relatively moist, then pay attention to controlling water, otherwise root rot will occur and it will be very hard to save them.

3. Daily lighting

Light is one reason for color variation in succulents, so the duration of sunlight should be well controlled. Generally speaking, except when the midday sun in summer is relatively strong and succulents need shading, they can enjoy light all day during other periods. Growers who want to cultivate succulents in multiple colors can choose open-air cultivation. Friends who intend to keep their succulents in their original color can use greenhouse cultivation. If the succulent color has changed to the degree the grower wants and they no longer want it to change, they can switch to greenhouse cultivation. Of course, such a probability of variation cannot be guaranteed; the degree of color change differs for each variety.

4. Pay attention to ventilation

Every summer, some people worry because their succulent plants inexplicably drop leaves. In fact, no matter the season, ventilation must be ensured. Good ventilation can help succulent plants root better and breathe and grow better. Especially after watering, if ventilation is poor, it is easy to suffocate the roots, or cause root rot and watery decay, so the ventilation of succulents must be ensured at all times.

The above are the growing methods for succulent plants compiled by the editor. If you also like succulents, be sure to learn them!