How to grow succulents? Master these four key points and you will grow them well

To grow succulents well and let them thrive, there is a "four don'ts" principle to keep in mind.

Don't water frequently. Most succulent plants originate from arid or semi-arid regions, and they have a strong water-storage capacity. Watering too frequently will cause the soil to remain moist for a long time, the roots cannot breathe properly, and root rot is easily triggered. Succulent plants have relatively low water needs, and the watering frequency should be controlled reasonably according to the different seasons and growing environment. During the peak growing season, the number of waterings can be increased appropriately, but you must also ensure that the soil has enough time to dry out between waterings. In winter and other periods of slow growth, watering should be reduced to keep the soil slightly dry.

Don't move them around casually. Once a succulent plant has adapted to an environment, its growth state will gradually stabilize. If you casually move their position, especially when there are major changes in light, temperature and humidity, the succulent may be affected because it cannot adapt to the new environment in time. For example, if it is suddenly moved from a place with ample light to a dark place, the succulent may become leggy; if it is moved from a warm indoor space to a cold outdoor space, it may suffer frost damage. Therefore, unless necessary, try not to change the placement of succulents frequently.

Don't fertilize excessively. Some flower growers fertilize heavily in order to make succulents grow quickly, which is not advisable. Succulent plants themselves grow relatively slowly and have limited fertilizer needs. Excessive fertilization not only fails to promote growth, but instead causes fertilizer burn and damages the root system. When fertilizing, you should choose a special fertilizer suitable for succulents and dilute and use it according to the instructions. Generally speaking, applying a light fertilizer once every one or two months during the peak growing season is enough to meet their growth needs.

Don't prune randomly. Succulent plants have different forms, and some flower growers randomly prune the leaves and branches of succulents in pursuit of a so-called "perfect shape". But doing so easily leads to wound infection and affects the health of the succulent. Unless the succulent has pests or diseases or obvious problems such as legginess or aging, do not easily carry out large-scale pruning. If pruning is really necessary, also use sterilized tools, and after pruning take care to keep the wounds dry to avoid infection.

Growing succulent plants well requires us to follow their growth patterns and keep the "four don'ts" principle in mind. Give them appropriate light, water, fertilizer and a stable environment.