Succulents are a very popular indoor plant that comes in a variety of shapes and colors to decorate homes and office environments and bring people a good mood. However, succulents are also a relatively sensitive and fragile plant, and if not properly maintained, they are prone to wither or decay, which is distressing. So, how do you raise succulents so they don't die? What misunderstandings and solutions should we pay attention to in the maintenance process? Below, I will introduce them to you one by one.
Myth 1: Too much watering. Many people think that succulents need frequent watering to stay hydrated and vibrant. Actually, this is a very wrong idea. Succulents are plants that can survive in arid environments, and they have special structures and functions to store water and nutrients to cope with water scarcity and nutritional deficiencies. If you water too much, it will cause the roots and leaves of the succulent to rot and lose their vitality. Therefore, when watering, pay attention to the following:
- The frequency of watering should be adjusted according to the season, climate, temperature and other factors, generally watered once a week in **spring and summer**, and once a month in **autumn and winter**.
- The amount of watering should be moderate, not too much or too little, just keep the soil slightly moist. You can feel the humidity by inserting your finger into the soil, water if it is dry, and do not water if it is wet.
- Water in the right way, not directly on the leaves of succulents, but on the soil. It is best to use tools such as watering cans or syringes to avoid water impact or water accumulation.
- The timing of watering should be appropriate, preferably in the morning or evening, avoiding watering at noon or evening. Because the sun is strong at noon, it will cause the leaves of succulents to turn yellow or black; Low temperatures at night can cause moldy or rotting roots of succulents.
Myth 2: Improper fertilization. Many people believe that succulents need frequent fertilization to maintain their nutrients and grow. In fact, this is also a very wrong idea. Succulents are a relatively low-demand plant, they don't need much fertilizer, just apply it once a month in the spring and summer. If fertilization is too much or too frequent, it will cause the leaves of succulents to become soft or rot, losing their vitality. Therefore, when applying fertilizer, pay attention to the following points:
- The type of fertilizer should choose ** low nitrogen, high phosphorus and high potassium ** fertilizer, which can promote the flowering and disease resistance of succulents. It can be fertilized with ** special succulent fertilizer ** or ** organic enzyme liquid ** and other materials.
- The amount of fertilizer should be moderate, not too much or too little, as long as it is diluted and used in accordance with the proportion on the **Fertilizer Instructions**. In general, do not apply more than 10% of the volume of the plant per application.
- Fertilization should be done correctly, not directly on the leaves of succulents, but on the soil. It is best to use tools such as **watering can** or ** syringe** for fertilization to avoid water impact or water accumulation.
- The time of fertilization should be appropriate, it is best to fertilize the day after watering, avoid fertilizing before or on the day of watering. Because the soil is dry before watering, the roots of succulents cannot absorb fertilizer; The soil is moist on the day of watering, which causes the roots of the succulents to absorb too much fertilizer.
Myth 3: Lack of ventilation. Many people believe that succulents need to be kept warm and moist in order to stay alive and alive. In fact, this is also a very wrong idea. Succulents are plants that require good ventilation, and they need fresh air and moderate humidity to maintain breathing and metabolism. If there is a lack of ventilation, it will cause the leaves of the succulents to become moldy or rot, losing their vitality. Therefore, when ventilating, pay attention to the following points:
- The frequency of ventilation should be appropriate, not too much or too little, as long as the air circulation is maintained. Generally speaking, you can open the window or door to circulate the air for a period of time every day, or use tools such as **electric fans** for ventilation.
- The amount of ventilation should be moderate, not too large or too small, just keep the air fresh. Do not let strong winds blow the succulents directly, otherwise it will cause the leaves of the succulents to dry out or turn black; Also do not let the air be too stuffy and humid, otherwise it will cause mold or rot of the leaves of the succulents.
- Ventilate in the right way so that the succulents are not exposed to polluted or harmful air, but clean and safe air. Avoid placing succulents in kitchens, bathrooms, garages, etc.; Also avoid placing succulents in places with smoke, dust, pollen, etc.
- The time of ventilation should be appropriate, it is best to ventilate in the morning or evening, and avoid ventilation at noon or evening. Because the sun is strong at noon, it will cause the leaves of succulents to turn yellow or black; Low temperatures at night can cause moldy or rotting roots of succulents.
The above are the three misunderstandings and solutions in the process of maintaining succulents that I introduced to you, I hope you can remember and avoid. Of course, these are not all, there are some other factors that can also affect the growth and health of succulents, such as ** pests and diseases **, ** change pots **, ** pruning ** and so on. I will also try to provide you with more help and advice. Thank you for reading and supporting!