Succulent Growing from Beginner to Expert: A Full Analysis of 13 Common Questions

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Succulents have strong vitality and do not have high requirements for containers, so succulent containers can be very diverse. But note that in a container without a hole, the amount of water given to succulents must not be too much. Because succulents themselves do not need much water, and in a container without a hole, water can neither leak out nor evaporate much, so watering too much can very easily harm the succulents.

Turn the cut-off succulent head over and let it dry. Generally, soft-bodied succulents are dried for about a week, while hard-bodied succulents only need two or three days. Prepare slightly moist sandy soil and place the head on the sandy soil. Succulents waiting to grow roots only need misting, and the amount of misting can be adjusted according to specific weather conditions.

For example, during the plum rain season, no misting may be needed, while in a dry-air environment, mist once more. Generally speaking, soft-bodied succulents are misted once a week, and hard-bodied succulents are misted once every two or three days.

3. Succulents have different watering and sunlight needs, so can they be planted together? How should mixed-planted succulents be cared for?

Yes. In addition to considering layering and artistic effect, try as much as possible to choose succulent varieties with relatively consistent water needs and sunlight needs, as this makes care more convenient. For example: hard-leaf and soft-leaf types, and summer-type and winter-type types, should be separated as much as possible.

Some succulent types have dark red leaf color, with leaf tips and old leaves dry and withered. Some people think this is a sign of water shortage in the plant. In fact, succulents can also show the above phenomenon under conditions such as prolonged exposure to strong sunlight or root rot, and at this time watering is harmful to the succulents.

Therefore, before watering, you must first learn to observe and judge correctly. Generally speaking, water more when the temperature is high, water less when the temperature is low, and do not water on cloudy and rainy days.

Some succulents, because their leaf stalks are relatively small and their leaves are round, easily drop leaves when touched, such as Green Turtle Egg and Ruby. Do not worry. Especially with Ruby, its vitality is very strong, and the fallen leaves will also grow roots and sprout.

But sometimes leaf drop in succulents may indicate a problem with the roots. In succulents with root problems, the leaves generally shrivel and then fall off. In this case, pruning the roots is the best solution.

Succulents are light-loving plants, but they also do not like strong light. They can also grow if placed in a shady environment, but they will become leggy and the plant shape will not look good.

7. Why have the succulents changed color?

Most succulents will change color, mainly due to light intensity and temperature changes. When sunlight is sufficient, succulent leaf color will become vivid, while long-term lack of sunlight will make the leaf color dull.

In addition, when autumn temperatures change greatly, succulents will change color, while succulents kept indoors for a long time are not very likely to change color.

If dust, soil particles, debris, or pest spots and other dirty matter fall on the surface of succulents, it will directly affect their ornamental value. A soft brush or a soft fine brush can be used to gently brush it away slowly. Especially for varieties with fine hairs or a white coating on the surface, extra care must be taken when handling them.

A layer of small white stones can be spread on the potting soil, which can both lower soil temperature and support the plant body, and can also improve the ornamental effect.

To better control excessive rain and overly strong light in their growing environment, it is better to keep succulents indoors when growing them. But long-term indoor conditions can also easily lead to poor condition in succulents, and even cause pest problems due to poor ventilation. So every so often, succulents can be placed outdoors for a few days of care.

The white powder on Echeveria cannot be touched with hands. Like succulents such as Snow Lotus and Pachyphytum, its ornamental value lies in the white powder on the succulent, and once touched by a hand, fingerprints will be left on it. In daily care, gloves can be worn or tweezers can be used to complete the work, so as to maintain the succulents' beauty and integrity to the greatest extent.

Mainly look at the degree of shriveling. A completely shriveled succulent has already "passed away," but as long as there is still a little part that has not shriveled, there is still a glimmer of hope, and with careful care it may come back to life.

There are two best times for repotting: one is late spring and early summer, because at this time temperature, light, and moisture are all relatively suitable, especially temperature. Succulents are relatively fragile after repotting, and in early summer the temperature is suitable, so succulents can recover fairly well.

If repotting in autumn, then the succulent, which is in a fragile period, must get through the severe cold winter, which is very difficult for it. Of course, this excludes those with heating equipment. The other time is after flowering. In the plant world, all flowering plants should be repotted after flowering.

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