Succulents are quite picky - figure out their habits and you'll reap unexpected rewards

Many people don't understand succulents, which is why they always fail at growing them. Why can't they take care of this little darling? There are countless varieties of succulents, each with its own special traits, and the difficulty of growing them varies by variety. Some beginners think that as long as there is sunlight, air and water, these three things can basically solve the problem, but keeping all three within a fixed balance is very difficult. Still, succulents aren't as hard to grow as you might imagine - get their habits right and you'll get twice the result with half the effort. Then congratulations, you really can grow succulents well. Starting from the early stages of growing, they gradually grow up. Only those who have been through this process will truly experience it.

The truth revealed beneath the secrets - do you know these big secrets?

1. Choose succulents with roots and strong environmental adaptability

Succulents with roots absorb nutrients more actively and aren't as hard to handle as leaf cuttings, and healthy succulents free of pests and diseases are more vigorous and save you a lot of trouble in later care.

2. Before growing, understand the growing conditions of the succulent variety

Including sunlight, water, air, fertilizer, etc.

3. The watering amount for succulents needs to be controlled manually

Having covered how to care for your succulents, watering is also one of the keys. The watering amount varies by season - water home-grown succulents more in autumn and less in winter, and if the soil is still moist inside, don't water.

4. Regularly change the soil and fertilizer for succulents

For newly bought potted plants, it's recommended to change the soil. This is to prevent pests and diseases in the old soil. Pick up the succulent, take it out of the pot and place it in a cool, dry place for a few days, then change the pot and soil. Not all kinds of fertilizer are suitable; organic fertilizer is still the best.

5. How to deal with succulents that are sick or have withered and died

Generally, withered leaves aren't a big deal - leaves all go through periodic withering. A whole plant withering and dying, however, needs attention. First you have to check by hand what the cause is, and distinguish whether it's disease or pests. When leaves are semi-transparent, they must be pulled off, then check whether the roots have turned black. If they have, treat them with disinfected scissors or other tools. If you find pests, disinfect. Every step you take is crucial. Of course, regular spraying is very necessary - who knows, your succulent might become the target of harmful pests.