How to tell if a succulent is short of water? Water it right and it will easily grow into a full pot

It is true that succulents need relatively little water, but if they go without water for a long time, the plant's water content cannot be maintained, which causes the leaves to become thin and wilted, and the whole plant looks limp and listless. When watering, do not use a shower head to spray. When water droplets land on the leaves and evaporate under strong light, the leaves will also wilt and feel soft and listless. So, just pour the water directly into the pot.

There is also a way to tell whether a succulent is short of water. When the ring of leaves at the bottom is soft and shriveled (the leaves are not the kind that turn yellow and are about to drop), and the leaves in the upper rings are firm, this means it is slightly short of water, and generally you can water it. If 12 hours after watering the lower leaves are still not firm, it means the root system is not very good, and you should extend the watering interval in the next round and nurse the roots for a while.

If the layer of leaves at the bottom is soft, that is, shriveled, and the leaves in the upper rings are also soft, it means the plant is already very short of water. If 12 hours after watering the leaves still have not perked up, then either you planted it not long ago and it has not yet adapted to the pot, in which case you need to put the plant in a ventilated place and make the soil dry as quickly as possible, or your plant has been growing for a long time and you find this situation, and your plant has indeed been growing for a long time, which means there is a 90 percent chance your plant has root rot, and it is fairly serious. It is recommended that you directly pull it out, trim the roots and re-root it.

Observe whether the leaves or stems of the plant are plump and glossy. Most plants have bright, glossy leaves when there is plenty of water, and succulents are especially obvious; when they are severely short of water, wrinkles also appear. Observe the state of the branches and leaves. When a plant is short of water, the first symptom is drooping and floppy branches and leaves. When you notice this, it means the plant is already severely short of water, and if you do not give it water right away, it will easily wither.

If you want the leaves to become plump, you should give the succulent proper water control. Wait until the leaves are a little soft, then water thoroughly directly. In this way, the leaves will desperately absorb and store water, and the leaves will become plump and lovely. But do not control water excessively, as it easily causes the leaves to shrivel and become thin, affecting their appearance. While avoiding strong light, give it as much sun as possible. If strong light shines directly on it, the succulent leaves will be sunburned, turning white and dropping off, so avoid strong light. And if it lacks light for a long time, the succulent will grow leggy, the leaf color will become lighter, and the whole plant will look off its game.

Add a little leaf mold to the potting soil, water it with a little rice-washing water, and that is about enough. Succulents generally do not need too many nutrients, but soil that is too poor and lean is also not good for the growth of their leaves, so add a little base fertilizer or nutrient solution. Be careful not to place it too close to the main root, so as not to damage the roots. When the plant is in a wrapped state, with the outer ring withered and withering ring by ring inward, while the leaves inside the plant are firm and very spirited, it means the plant is in a dormant state, so do not water it.

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