Succulent Winter Watering Methods, Latest Home Gardening Guide

Winter is cold, and many succulents have already gone dormant. Should you still water them or not? If you do water, how much is appropriate at one time? This is a question many succulent lovers consider.

The amount of water given to succulents varies across the country, because climates differ enormously. In the northern regions it is already a world of ice and snow, while in the southern regions the sun is still shining brightly. Succulents kept in heated homes in winter are certainly different from succulents grown outdoors in the south. So how should you grasp the watering principles for succulents?

First, let us look at temperature. When the temperature is below 10 degrees, if we normally watered once every half month, we should water once every 3 weeks to 4 weeks. If the temperature is below 5 degrees, watering must be controlled, and it is enough to water along the edge of the pot, taking care that the amount is relatively small.

When the temperature drops below 0 degrees, you should consider changing the growing environment and move the succulents indoors, because at 0 degrees it is already freezing outdoors, which is simply not suitable for succulent growth, and the leaves very easily turn to mush. At this time you need to stop watering for a period first, and wait until the weather is clear before moving the succulents outdoors to bask in the sun; at noon you can water them a little.

Points to note when watering succulents in winter:

Generally choose noon on a sunny day to water succulents, because the temperature at noon is relatively high and the succulents will not be frozen. It is also best to use warm water, and generally boiled water left to stand until it is around 20 degrees is better.

After watering succulents, be sure to give them ventilation. If the outdoor temperature is below 0 degrees, let the succulents first absorb a certain amount of water indoors, then open the window for ventilation. Otherwise, after the temperature drops, the succulents are prone to frostbitten roots, because the fine roots at the base of the plant are relatively fragile and need a few hours before being exposed to air. In this way the succulents absorb enough water and also breathe fresh air.

If the indoor temperature is above 15 degrees, it is better to water according to the usual amount, and the succulents will not enter dormancy but will keep bursting out of the pot to show you. Below this temperature, water a little less.