How to Water Succulents: Mastering the Right Method Matters

Most succulent enthusiasts believe that succulents are plants that live in arid regions, so their water requirements should not be that high; of course, this idea is certainly one-sided, because if that were the case, then we should keep them dry when growing them.

Of course, as mentioned earlier, this is not an entirely incorrect notion, because even a small plant living in an arid, rainless region may have roots that grow and spread throughout the soil around the entire plant or even farther and deeper; by early morning, these roots absorb water vapor from the air, achieving a hydrating effect.

Let me explain the principle of how plants in arid regions absorb water. If it does not rain in a desert region for a long time, succulents will use their widely spread root system to absorb the dew that condenses in the early morning. So if we do not supply the plants with enough water, then succulents planted in pots will not have the chance to absorb naturally occurring moisture.

Of course, when watering succulents, it is best to water along the inner wall of the pot or directly use the soaking method (this watering method allows all the plant's roots to come into contact with water). Never pour water directly onto the top of the succulent, because residual water droplets under strong light can easily scorch the succulent's leaves.

Although moisture affects the normal growth of succulents, excessive moisture will instead cause the plants to be infected with various diseases, so only by controlling the amount of watering can we promote their healthy growth.