How to grow succulents indoors so they thrive

Succulent plants refer to plants whose leaves, among the three vegetative organs of roots, stems and leaves, are thick and juicy and have the function of storing large amounts of water; they are also called “succulents”. So how do you grow succulents indoors?

1. Temperature

The indoor temperature for succulents is best kept at around 15-28 degrees; generally indoor temperatures are suitable, but at the lowest it must not go below 5 degrees, and at the highest it must not exceed 35 degrees.

2. Light

When growing succulents indoors, you need to open the windows often for sunlight so they can better receive ultraviolet rays. But you should also, according to the intensity of the light, simply shade the succulents or move them to a place where they will not be hit by the most intense direct sunlight.

3. Watering

Misting succulents gives a fairly ideal watering effect; it is best to water when there is plenty of sunlight, the frequency can be adjusted by yourself, and in places with dry air you need to water more often.

4. Fertilizing

Succulents do not need fertilizing in summer; in winter, if conditions allow, you can fertilize once a month, and the fertilizer can be rotted thin liquid fertilizer or compound fertilizer.

5. Pests

Succulents generally do not have many pests; the common ones include red spider mites, scale insects, whiteflies and so on. Check often to see whether there are insects on them, and once found you can remove them by hand yourself.

6. Rot prevention

Overwatering, air that is too humid, pests and so on can all cause succulents to rot; at this time you need to cut off the rotten parts as soon as possible, and it is best to disinfect the tools used to avoid infecting other plants.

According to rough statistics, there are more than 10,000 species of succulents in the world, belonging to more than 100 families in classification, and succulents can also purify the air.