How to water succulents? Master these precautions

Many friends find watering succulents a very troubling problem when growing them, and watering succulents largely affects their growth and flowering. So how should succulents be watered? What should be noted when watering succulents? Let's take a look.

1. Pay attention to the soil condition

Whether a succulent is short of water is best reflected by the soil. The soil must not be too dry, or the succulent will lack water, and without the accumulation of moisture and nutrients, it cannot possibly grow well. But the soil must not be too wet either, as this easily leads to water accumulating in the pot and root rot, and in severe cases can cause the succulent to die. So when watering, be sure to pay attention to the soil condition. If you choose soil with good water permeability and air permeability, you can water a little more, while if it is clay soil, you can water a little less.

2. Water according to the season

Watering succulents does not stay the same all year round; it needs to change according to time and season. For example, the growing season for many succulents is autumn, when they need more water, while in summer they are in a dormant period and need less water, and in winter and spring it depends on the growth condition of the plant. If you cannot judge, you can poke with a small stick: if the soil carries moisture, there is no need to water; if not, just water a little.

3. Succulent growth affects the watering method

The size of the succulent also affects the watering method. If it is a seedling, the watering method to adopt is “small amounts, frequently”, which can ensure its normal growth, while too much water can easily cause root rot. For mature plants, adopt the method of “water thoroughly in one go, with longer intervals”, because the plant has a high demand for water during its growing period, and only this way can it grow better, but it still must not be watered frequently.

4. Water according to the variety

There are many varieties of succulents. According to rough statistics, there are more than 10,000 species of succulents in the world, and different varieties have different water needs. For example, succulents of the Crassulaceae family are larger plants with a greater water demand, and in summer they fear muggy heat, so watering must be stopped to avoid root rot. Another example is Haworthia plants, which are among the succulents that like water relatively more, and during normal care you can spray water on their leaves.

  The above is an introduction to how to water succulents and the precautions for watering succulents. We hope it can help you. To learn more related knowledge, please stay tuned to us.