What are the causes of shriveled succulent leaves and how to fix them

Succulent plants are extremely common in our lives, and there are a great many species of them. Growing succulents is a hobby many people enjoy, but problems are unavoidable during the process. For example, shriveled leaves. A healthy succulent is plump and round, and once it shrivels it may die. So what causes succulents to shrivel? How should it be prevented and treated? Let's take a look.

1. A normal phenomenon

Shriveling in succulent plants is a normal phenomenon during their growth, and it is also a period of acclimatization for the succulent. If a succulent has just been planted, its root system has not yet fully adapted to the soil, so its ability to absorb nutrients is slow, the leaves become soft, and the leaves will shrivel. But after letting it sit for a period of time, it can grow normally, so there is no need to worry.

2. Improper watering

Overwatering can also cause succulents to shrivel, because too much water in the potting soil leads to poor soil aeration, the root system rots, and this in turn causes poor growth and shriveling in the succulent. So at this point it is best to reduce watering and improve air circulation. In addition, because many succulent plants like to grow in a sunny, dry environment, if they are not watered for a long time, the plant cannot complete normal metabolism, and naturally it will gradually shrivel and shrink. If you have been watering too little, you can appropriately increase the water and maintain a well-ventilated environment.

3. Improper soil

Succulents are a fleshy substance, and the leaves of the plant contain a large amount of water and nutrients. If the soil is unsuitable, it will cause the root system to rot, which means the leaves cannot absorb nutrients, and over time they will gradually shrivel and become soft. So it is best to cut off all the fibrous roots on the old roots and then repot the plant.

4. Insufficient light

Succulent plants like to grow in an environment with sufficient light. If there is too little light, the nutrients absorbed by the leaves will be reduced, and the plant will develop poorly, leading to shriveling of the growing heart. So at this point the seeds should be placed in an environment with sufficient light, and you just need to appropriately increase the duration of light each day, and it will slowly recover.

5. Excessive fertilizing

Succulent plants normally do not need fertilizing. If you insist on fertilizing them or apply too much fertilizer, it will burn the root system and cause the leaves to gradually shrink and shrivel. So the number of fertilizer applications should be strictly controlled, and it is best to apply a dilute fertilizer solution; you can also water appropriately when fertilizing.

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