Why Succulents Keep Dying and How to Fix It

Succulent cultivation is very popular in China, because succulents have very high ornamental value and are welcomed by many people. Therefore, there are still quite a lot of people growing succulents now, but for some beginners, succulents always fail to survive, dying halfway through, which causes many people to lose interest in growing succulents. So why do succulents keep dying? Below, the editor will give you a brief introduction. Let's take a look together!

1. Soil reasons

When growing succulents, soil is very important. When growing succulents, the substrate should mainly be one that is porous and well-draining. It is best to use mineral granules and the like; if pure soil is used, it is very unfavorable for the growth of succulents. This is because soil generally does not drain very well, and if water accumulates in the soil, succulents are extremely easy to drown. Therefore, when growing succulents, if you want to ensure their survival rate, the choice of planting medium is very critical, and everyone must pay close attention to it.

2. Watering reasons

Many people, when growing succulents, think that succulents need water to grow, so they water them from time to time. But if watering is continued over a long period, it is actually very unfavorable for the growth of succulents. Even in summer, there is no need to water every day, because most succulent leaves are very thick and fleshy. They contain a large amount of water, and in summer their water evaporation is not very great either. If watered too much, it will instead cause root rot from excess water and lead to the death of the succulent, so everyone must be careful to control the amount and frequency of watering.

3. Light reasons

Light is also very critical to the growth of succulents. Succulents generally have a relatively high demand for light, and during cultivation, you must ensure that succulents receive more light. This promotes normal photosynthesis and the accumulation of nutrients. If they grow in a dark, low-light environment for a long time, succulents will wilt and develop yellow leaves due to lack of light, and in severe cases die. However, succulents must not be exposed to direct strong light either; if exposed to direct strong light, the leaves are easily scorched, which at best affects their ornamental value and at worst leads to death.

4. Ventilation environment

Succulents like to grow in an environment with good ventilation and air permeability. Many people, when growing them, mistakenly believe that only the leaves of succulents carry out respiration. This is a wrong idea; the roots of succulents also respire, and this is very important. If succulents grow in a closed environment with poor air circulation, it will not only affect their respiration. They are also extremely susceptible to various diseases, which seriously affect their growth, causing black rot, leaf rot and other phenomena, and in severe cases leading to death. Therefore, everyone must be careful to create a good ventilation environment for the growth of succulents.

The above is a brief introduction to why succulents keep dying. That is all for today's introduction. This article is for reference only. Thank you for reading and your support.