Why do succulents always die on you?

Growing succulents is very popular in China, because succulents have very high ornamental value and are welcomed by many people. So there are still a lot of people growing succulents now. However, for some beginners who are just starting out, succulents always die on them, dying halfway through, which has caused many people to lose interest in growing succulents. So why do succulents keep dying on you? Below, the editor will give you a brief introduction. Let's take a look together!

1. Soil reasons

When growing succulents, soil is very important. When growing succulents, the substrate should mainly be one that is porous and drains well. It is best to use mineral materials and the like. If pure soil is used, it is very unfavorable for the growth of succulents. This is because soil generally does not drain very well, and if water accumulates in the soil, succulents are extremely likely to be drowned. Therefore, when growing succulents, if you want to ensure their survival rate, then the choice of planting medium is very key, and everyone must pay a lot of attention to it.

2. Watering reasons

Many people, when growing succulents, think that succulents need water to grow, so they water them from time to time. But if you water continuously over a long period, it is actually very unfavorable for the growth of succulents. Even in summer, there is no need to water every day, because the leaves of most succulents are very thick and fleshy. And they contain a large amount of water, so in summer their water evaporation is not very great either. If you water too much, it will instead cause root rot from excess water and lead to the death of the succulent, so everyone must be sure to control the amount and frequency of watering well.

3. Light reasons

Light is also very key to the growth of succulents. Succulents generally have a relatively large demand for light, and during the growing process, you must ensure that succulents receive more light. This promotes normal photosynthesis and the accumulation of nutrients. If they grow in a dark, low-light environment for a long time, then succulents will wither and develop yellow leaves due to lack of light, and in severe cases this leads to death. But succulents also must not be exposed to direct strong light. If exposed to direct strong light, the leaves are easily scorched, which in mild cases affects their ornamental value and in severe cases leads to death.

4. Ventilation environment

Succulents like to grow in an environment with good ventilation and air permeability. Many people, when growing them, mistakenly think that only the leaves of succulents carry out respiration. This is a wrong idea; the roots of succulents also respire, and this is very important. If succulents grow in a closed environment with poor air circulation, it will not only affect the respiration of the succulents. They are also extremely susceptible to various diseases, which seriously affects the growth of the succulents, causing phenomena such as black rot and leaf rot, and in severe cases leads to death. Therefore, everyone must be sure to create a good ventilation environment for the growth of succulents.

The above is a brief introduction to why succulents keep dying on you. That is all for today's introduction. This article is for reference only. Thank you for reading and your support.