Growing succulents in summer: put a little of this in the pot, and they won't rot at the roots or develop black rot, and they'll even burst out of the pot
Succulent plants are becoming more and more popular. Almost every household has these small, delicate and lovely succulents, and of course we here at the editorial desk grow them too. Succulents are not only diverse in variety and beautiful to look at, they can also absorb carbon dioxide, release oxygen, purify the air and absorb radiation, making them one of the top choices for indoor potted plants.
When it comes to growing succulents, many succulent lovers complain that they just can't grow them well: either the roots rot, or black rot disease appears, or the plant simply dies. Especially in the scorching summer, if you don't care for succulents properly, isn't getting them through the summer a real challenge? Actually, when growing succulents in summer, you just need to put a little "this" in the pot, and the succulents won't rot at the roots or develop black rot, and they'll burst right out of the pot!
This stuff is the sunflower seed shells we commonly see in daily life. Many people who enjoy eating sunflower seeds habitually toss the shells into the trash, never realizing that succulents being grown in summer love these sunflower seed shells.
I think some flower lovers may have already tried this: putting sunflower seed shells on the surface of the succulent soil or mixing them into the soil can reduce soil moisture loss and also prevent water from pooling in the pot. After they decompose, they can also add nutrients to the soil, pushing the succulents to burst right out of the pot.
We all know that when growing succulents, the first thing is to take good care of their root system. As long as the roots are well cared for, then nothing else is a problem. Succulents require loose, breathable, well-draining sandy loam soil with a certain granular structure that can provide the nutrients needed during the growing season. So if you can't choose a high-quality soil for your succulents, or the soil's breathability and drainage are poor, then you can add some sunflower seed shells to the pot!
How to use: Crush the collected sunflower seed shells into small pieces, but not too fine, roughly ordinary-sized pieces will do. Then leave them in the sun for about 2-3 days before mixing them into the succulent's pot, or you can just scatter them directly on the surface of the pot. Remember that the sunflower seeds must be plain (original flavor), not too salty. If they are salty, you must wash them and dry them in the sun before putting them into the succulent pot!
Facing the scorching summer, when caring for succulents we must remember these things we absolutely must not do: absolutely do not expose them to blazing sun, absolutely do not water too much, absolutely do not water at noon, absolutely do not create a reversed temperature difference, and absolutely do not use soil that isn't breathable. Do these few things well, and your succulents will get through the summer safely!