When a succulent becomes waterlogged, you must remedy it promptly, otherwise you will be left with nothing but an empty pot

Ever since succulent babies were introduced from abroad, they have been deeply favored by everyone because they are relatively easy to care for and have a cute, endearing appearance. Once you fall into the succulent rabbit hole, you can never get out. But when growing succulents, some troubling things can also happen. For example, succulent waterlogging is truly a headache. So below, let me introduce the factors that cause waterlogging, as well as prevention methods.

Causes of waterlogging and how to handle it

There are many causes of succulent waterlogging, such as scorching the leaves with light, frost damage from temperatures that are too low, and so on. In most cases, people overwater during the dormant period, which makes the succulent's water content too high. If the outside temperature suddenly changes, thermal expansion and contraction will cause the water to burst the cells, leading to waterlogging in the succulent.

If the succulent has already become waterlogged, find a sterilized knife, cut off the waterlogged part of the succulent, and you can cut a bit more, then disinfect and sterilize it, then place the succulent in a cool, shaded place to dry, and after that just care for it normally.

Preventing succulent waterlogging

First, in normal times you must follow the principle of "do not water until dry, and when you water, water thoroughly," and you must understand the succulent's living habits. During the dormant period, control watering well and keep the soil slightly dry.

The environment where the succulent is kept should not undergo too much fluctuation. Although temperature differences can make succulents more beautiful, if you are a beginner, I do not recommend doing this.

You must pay attention to ventilation. A well-ventilated environment can increase air circulation and effectively increase the evaporation from the succulent's potting soil, thereby reducing the incidence of bacteria. So when growing succulents, you must pay attention to ventilation.