When should succulents be sown? Spring and autumn are the most suitable
Growing succulents has now become part of people's joy in life. Many flower lovers choose to sow seeds themselves to grow succulents, so they will wonder: in which season is it best to sow succulents? Dear, let's read on to learn more!
The season for sowing succulents
As for the question of in which season succulents should be sown, flower lovers do not need to be too dogmatic and should go by their own actual conditions. Generally speaking, succulents are mostly sown in spring and autumn. The reason these two seasons are suitable is that the optimal sowing temperature for succulents is between 20°C-25°C. If the temperature is too high, the seeds tend to rot, and even if they germinate, the seedlings are prone to turning to mush.
Of course, people today are very capable of changing the environment. If a constant temperature can be provided, then it does not matter which season you sow in. If it cannot, then the sowing season still needs to be considered. Of course, the range of succulents is very broad. As we said before, mainly Crassulaceae. If what a flower lover is sowing is something like a cactus, it can also be sown in summer.
Below, let us learn some knowledge about sowing succulents:
After succulents germinate, the best maintenance temperature for the seedlings is 15-20. So can seedlings be kept alive above this temperature? Yes! First, there is a probability of failure, so those who feel sorry for their seeds should not try it. Then let's talk about the conditions. Ventilation is essential, and when they have just germinated they need diffused light, and the temperature should be lowered as much as possible, for example in an air-conditioned room, avoiding the strongest sunlight at noon and in the afternoon, and giving light in the morning. The soil should remain well-drained but not too dry; the seedlings need to be moist. Pay attention and observe. At the slightest sign of etiolation, give more light and turn the air conditioning up stronger. Once they stretch out too much, for beginners it basically means they are done for.
Extended knowledge - daily care of succulents:
According to the ecological habits of succulents, they can generally be divided into winter types, summer types and spring-autumn types. The so-called winter type means dormant in summer and growing in winter. The summer type is dormant in winter and grows in summer. The spring-autumn type is dormant in summer and winter, and grows in spring and autumn.