What are the cultivation methods and precautions for succulents?

1. Soil

For growing succulents, it is best to use soil with high permeability and high humus and nutrient content. Specifically, coarse perlite, Northeast pine needle soil and stone residue can be evenly mixed in a 5:3:1 ratio for succulent cultivation.

2. Light

Although succulents have somewhat different light requirements depending on the species, generally speaking they still prefer growing conditions with relatively sufficient light. During the growing season, give them enough light; in summer, provide shade in time; in winter, let them get plenty of sun.

3. Watering

Succulent plants have a very high water content in their tissues, and under normal circumstances they can survive even with little watering, while too much watering will instead cause their roots to rot, so watering should wait until the soil has dried out.

4. Temperature

The optimum growing temperature for succulents is 15-28°C. In winter it should not be lower than 5°C, and in summer it should not be higher than 35°C. The tolerance limits mentioned here are under general circumstances and do not mean that all succulent species have these tolerance limits, so it is still best to keep them at 15-28°C.

5. Precautions

1. Apply fertilizer in time. The growth of succulents cannot be separated from the absorption of nutrients, and to supply nutrients you need to apply fertilizer in time. Before applying fertilizer, dilute it first to avoid burning the plants.

2. Prevent pests and diseases. Even if the succulents show no signs of disease yet, we still need to spray them with some medicine to prevent illness. Mainly use carbendazim and imidacloprid solution; the concentration should not be too high, and using it once every two months is enough.