The 6 most common succulent care problems, 99.9% of people have fallen victim to them

Succulents are lazy-person plants, and many beginners like to keep a few pots of succulents at home. Although succulents are easy to grow, various problems can arise when care is not done properly. Today let's talk about the problems that most easily occur with succulents and the care methods.

1. Leaf rot

Succulent leaf rot can be caused by stuffiness, dampness, or cold and wet conditions, especially when the plant's root system is not healthy enough or when the wounds after root trimming have not been dried, in which case rot is very likely to occur.

Care:So after trimming the roots, be sure to let them dry for a period (3-7 days), and plant them again only after the wounds have healed. Do not water within the first week after planting, and keep the soil dry or only slightly moist.

2. No growth for a long time

This is the legendary "stubborn seedling" (growth stagnation), and the main factor is still the succulent's root system. In this state, the roots are definitely completely dead or only barely hanging on. As time goes on, the plant will slowly be used up and die. So when you encounter 3 months of absolutely no growth during care, pull it out and check it.

Care:First trim off all the dead roots, and at the same time clean up the dead and rotting leaves at the base. Rinse the roots with clean water or a carbendazim solution, then place them in a spot with indirect light to dry, and replant them.

3. Lack of water

Lack of water is generally divided into two situations. One is a genuine lack of water, and the plant will recover a period of time after watering. The other is when the succulent's root system is unhealthy and cannot absorb water, in which case even watering will not help it recover.

Care:It generally shows as wrinkled and soft leaves. If you find that your succulent's leaves are wrinkled or soft, you can dig it out and check the roots. If the roots have many white fibrous roots, it shows the plant is very healthy, and you just need to replant it and water it. The other situation requires some treatment of the roots to regrow them.

4. Dry, withered, and shrunken leaves

Similar to growth stagnation, the problem lies in the root system. If the roots are not healthy enough and absorb poorly, the plant's condition will deteriorate. At this time, too much water causes rot, while too little water causes dehydration, so getting the water amount right is very important. In addition, soil also plays a role; the often-mentioned priority of growing roots is actually also about the soil mix ratio.

Care:In the mixed soil, a peat soil + coconut coir mixture making up 70% is very good for rooting. After the roots have grown for a period, the plant begins to recover, and once the plant reaches a robust stage, increase a large proportion of sand to strengthen the succulent's habits.

5. Sunburn

Sunburn is generally possible in late spring and early autumn. In summer it is usually because of the hot weather and strong light, while in late spring and early autumn it is because most succulents have gone through shading in summer and winter, and suddenly receiving overly strong light makes them very easy to get sunburned.

Care:If a succulent gets sunburned, pay more attention to shading and ventilation, and stop recklessly exposing it to the sun. If there are leaves that have turned to water, remove them, and if black rot can still be saved, dig out the black rotten parts.

6. Lack of light causing leggy growth

This is probably the most common situation at present. A succulent lacking sunlight and growing leggy is actually a phenomenon of the plant conforming to nature. When sunlight is insufficient, the plant grows toward higher places with more sunlight, so it stretches taller.

Care:Maintain more than 4-5 hours per day, and do not stop watering, because plant growth and recovery all need water. Pay attention to a certain amount of sunlight; normally it can be grown outdoors, and shade it under strong light.