What causes succulents to turn to mush? Most likely these reasons

Succulents are a very popular small potted plant; whether planted singly or grouped together, they have a distinctive charm. Friends who grow succulents generally encounter phenomena such as succulents turning to mush. What exactly is going on? Based on experience, it is very likely caused by these reasons. Let's take a look at the remedies below.

1. Causes of succulents turning to mush

1. Overwatering

We all know that many succulents originate from tropical desert regions, so succulents have a very strong drought tolerance, and their leaves have a strong water-storage capacity. Even if they are not watered for many days, succulents can still grow very well. But the environment we live in, especially in southern regions, is rich in moisture. If your generosity runs a little wild and you water the succulents a bit too much, the leaves of the succulents will become very full of water. In addition, combined with the unique growth habits of succulents, they only open their stomata at night to carry out transpiration. In this way, if there is too much water in the leaves of the succulents, the cell walls will rupture, resulting in the condition of turning to mush.

2. Improper planting

The succulents we newly buy generally have well-developed root systems. Before potting, they must be pruned, and diseased roots must be cut off in time. In addition, when succulents outgrow their pot, they must be divided into separate pots, otherwise growth space is easily restricted, leading to disease and infection. When potting, pay attention to the breathability of the flower pot and the good drainage of the potting soil, otherwise it is also easy to cause turning to mush.

There is also the fact that succulents are prone to black rot, black spot disease, and mealybugs, all of which can cause succulents to turn to mush.

3. Weather problems

Succulents like a growing environment with good ventilation and plenty of sunlight, but many of the regions where we live are not suitable for succulent growth. For example, during the plum rain season in the south, when succulents grow for a long time in an environment full of moisture, damp and stuffy, it is very easy to cause root rot and leaves turning to mush.

Freeze damage often occurs in northern regions. When the temperature is below zero degrees, the leaves of succulents will freeze, and the cell walls of the frozen leaves will collapse, which will also lead to the condition of leaves turning to mush.

2. Remedies for succulents turning to mush

1. You need to check the degree to which the succulent has turned to mush. Only the bottom few leaves have turned to mush; the leaf core of the succulent has become transparent; the roots and stems of the entire plant have already turned to mush.

2. If only the bottom few leaves have turned to mush, remove the mushy leaves, then control the amount of watering and expose it to more sunlight.

3. If the leaf core of the succulent has become transparent, you need to cut off the head of the succulent, then place it in a ventilated place to heal slowly.

4. If the roots and stems of the entire plant have already turned to mush, there is no way to remedy it, and it must be dealt with promptly. Succulents that turn to mush are prone to black rot, which is an incurable disease for succulents, so deal with it as soon as possible to avoid infection.