To make succulents plump, controlling water alone is not enough; you also need to ensure sufficient light.

If you want to make succulents plump, controlling water alone won't do it; you also need to ensure enough light. Some succulents will still grow leggy without light even if you control water very well. That's because more light means more photosynthesis, which allows the synthesis of the various nutrients succulents need to grow. Without enough light, photosynthesis is insufficient, so of course they grow leggy. When growing succulents in winter and during spring and autumn, let them get as much sun as possible, and provide appropriate shading in summer. Especially in autumn, more sun not only makes succulents plump but also makes them beautiful!

Can you grow succulents on a west-facing balcony? You can grow shade-loving succulents, such as the Haworthia truncata series and the Haworthia cooperi series. A west-facing balcony only gets half a day of sunlight. Light-loving succulents can also be grown there, but they will likely grow poorly, so you may need to use succulent grow lights to increase light.

Wrinkled leaves? Wrinkled leaves? Although succulents dislike overly frequent watering, that doesn't mean they should be kept thirsty all the time. When wrinkles appear, on the premise of ensuring good ventilation, try giving them a watering. In summer, the best time to water is after evening, and try to avoid getting water on the plants. Note that if the problem persists after watering, consider whether there is a problem with the roots. Please wait until the growing season to trim the roots and repot.

Do succulent leaves need insulation? Generally, growing succulents does not require insulation. The suitable growing temperature for succulents is 15-28°C, and the extreme temperature must not be lower than 5°C or higher than 35°C. There are many varieties of succulents with different habits. Succulents like a cool, semi-shaded environment. For example, succulents that grow long-term in spring and autumn are generally "intermediate type" varieties. They are drought-tolerant, not cold-tolerant, and avoid high temperature, humidity and scorching sun; they are afraid of shade and also afraid of waterlogged soil.

Four-season care for succulents: autumn (September-November). Let those succulents that suffered in summer slowly recover their health. As the weather gradually turns cooler, succulents also begin to slowly show red. First, water the plants. After the shriveled leaves absorb water, they will slowly recover their health and sprout again.

In summer, succulents moved to shaded areas to avoid strong sunlight begin to be moved back to places with ample sunlight. If they are kept in a place without ample sunlight, the leaves cannot turn a nice red. With ample sunlight, you can feel the beautiful colors that autumn brings to succulents.

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