A Detailed Guide to Watering Succulents in Winter
When many people grow succulents, they often let the plants wither because of overwatering. So how should you water succulents in winter? Some people may not be especially clear about this yet, so let's take a look together.
Introduction to Succulents
Succulents are sun-loving plants and must be grown in a sunny environment, otherwise they will not grow well. These plants are rather special; plants like cacti are succulents. They need sunlight to absorb nutrients, but you must also be careful not to let them stay in an overly dry state.
There are many kinds of succulents with different habits. But in every case you must pay attention to controlling water, and never let the potting soil stay wet for a long time. Succulents are sun-loving plants that need to be grown in a sunny place, which also means you must control the moisture well and not let them get too wet. So anyone who grows succulents at home must be sure to control the moisture properly.
How to Water Succulents in Winter
Winter is not like the other seasons; you should appropriately reduce the frequency and amount of watering. This is mainly because winter temperatures are low, and many succulents go dormant in winter and simply do not need much. In winter, watering thoroughly once a month is basically enough.
In addition, the frequency of watering in winter is not fixed; it depends on your own growing environment. For indoor growing in northern regions, because many gardeners have heating at home in winter and the temperature is relatively high, watering may be more frequent at this time.
In southern regions, the winter room temperature is not very high, so the interval between waterings can be stretched out a bit longer, and you should try not to let the soil stay constantly wet. Especially for those with few roots, or small seedlings that have been beheaded and cuttings, the soil must be kept dry, and only after roots grow should you water a small amount. Otherwise they rot very easily. In addition, in winter, watering is generally done at warm, sunny noon.
How to Grow Succulents
1. Light
All plants need sunlight, but not all plants like strong sunlight. For succulents, we need to wait until they have grown stable before exposing them to sunlight. If we rush to let them sunbathe, not only will the roots fail to grow well, but the plant itself may gradually dehydrate and die. So you should first let them grow good roots in a cool, ventilated environment, then gradually introduce sunlight, and only once they have adapted can they be set out in the sun.
2. Ventilation
Most succulents live in high mountain or desert environments, so air circulation is especially important; it can both blow away excess water faster and prevent pests and mold. In a hot, stuffy and humid environment with no air circulation, water cannot evaporate well and the temperature is hard to lower, which also easily leads to root rot.
3. Watering
When watering succulents, you must be careful not to let water accumulate in the pot. For succulents planted in ceramic pots, water once every 6-7 days in spring and autumn, once a week in summer, and once every 15-20 days or once a month in winter. Terracotta pots have particularly strong breathability: about once every 3 days in spring and autumn, every 2-3 days in summer, and once every 1 to 2 weeks in winter. Especially after snow, if it stays cloudy, you can water once a month. However, it is best not to water on a fixed schedule and fixed amount, because the weather is ever-changing, and you should also change the watering time according to the weather.
That is all for the introduction to succulents. I believe that after reading this, everyone has gained some understanding of succulents. I hope the related knowledge shared today can be of some help to everyone.