In the dazzling and fleshy world, that touch of fresh emerald green and colorful colors can always easily capture the hearts of flower friends. However, have you ever been saddened by the declining flesh, wondering why careful care can't get the luxuriant beauty you expect? In this little jungle full of life, there are five common conservation myths that are quietly hindering your succulent path to thrive.
Imagine that the leaves that should be full and round are weak and drooping, or the dullness after the color fades, does it make you wonder: what is wrong? Next, let's explore these conservation minefields, unravel the mysteries, and help you easily achieve the gorgeous transformation of succulents from green to luxuriant, from mundane to amazing.
Buy more meat out of season
The timing of succulents is crucial for their healthy growth. When flower lovers buy them during the season that is not suitable for succulent growth, they often put them in an undesirable environment, which undoubtedly poses a potential risk to the health of the plant. To ensure that succulents can thrive, it is wise to follow the laws of nature and select and plant succulents during the right season.
Therefore, it is important to avoid buying out of season and choose a time period that matches the climatic conditions for the needs of succulent growth, so that these intriguing little creatures can start their growth journey in the most comfortable environment.
Potted directly without pruning the roots
Healthy roots are a fundamental ingredient in ensuring that succulents thrive. When we buy new succulents, transplanting them directly into potting without the necessary root trimming treatment can hinder the healthy development of the root system. In fact, it is often difficult for succulents to fully expand and absorb nutrients on the basis of untrimmed old roots, which in turn affects the stability and vigor of the overall plant.
A proper cultivation step should involve an indispensable step: careful pruning of diseased, aging and non-functional root tissues before transplanting the succulent into a new pot. The purpose of this is to make room for new roots and to stimulate the plant to sprout fresh and healthy new roots by removing the stale parts. This process is not only to activate the vitality of succulents, but also to build a more solid and efficient growth foundation, so as to ensure that they can thrive in the new environment and show their due charm and vitality.
There is no light in the seeds
The growth of succulents is closely linked to their need for light, like the sunshine poems of life. If they are left in a dark environment after planting, they are deprived of the succulent's source of vitality, which can induce a series of growth problems: the plants may overstretch due to lack of light, resulting in overgrowth; At the same time, the original bright and dazzling colors will gradually fade due to lack of light, and lose their original bright style.
Proper light management is essential for succulents. Succulent potted plants should be placed in a bright and well-lit location to ensure that they are fully exposed to sunlight and effective photosynthesis. However, this does not mean exposing succulents to the scorching sun for long periods of time, and it is reasonable to ensure that both adequate sunlight and strong direct sunlight at midday are avoided to maintain a balance between adequate light and moderate shade to achieve the ideal state of healthy growth and vigorous color.
Pull it out often to see
Succulents are particularly sensitive to the growth process, preferring a stable and undisturbed environment. Frequent pull-out inspections can actually disrupt the quiet microenvironment in which they depend, adversely affecting growth. To avoid this, a more cautious and gentle approach should be taken to focus on the growth of the succulents.
The correct way to maintain the plant is to take it out of the soil from time to time, but to carefully observe its appearance, color changes, and overall shape to determine whether the plant needs to be fertilized, watered, and other necessary maintenance measures to ensure that the succulent grows healthy and thrive in the best condition.
I look for soil and plant it casually
In the process of cultivating succulents, the choice of soil plays a pivotal role. If the soil is not carefully selected and unfiltered soil is used for planting, then this practice is likely to cause hidden dangers for the growth of succulents. Poorly permeable and well-drained soils can be a stumbling block to healthy growth, resulting in roots that cannot breathe properly and water cannot be drained effectively, thus affecting the overall development and aesthetics of the plant.
The right way to grow is to strictly control the quality of the soil. The ideal cultivation medium should have good air permeability to ensure that air can circulate freely to the roots of succulents; At the same time, good drainage conditions are also essential to help prevent root rot caused by long-term water retention. Only by choosing such a high-quality soil can we create a suitable and healthy environment for succulents to grow and help them thrive and bloom.
Fertilize after a few days of planting
A common mistake made by novices in the process of growing and maintaining succulents is to rush to fertilize them soon after planting. As everyone knows, over-fertilization can seriously damage the root system of the plant, which in turn hinders its normal growth. The correct fertilization strategy should start at the source, adding the right amount of basal fertilizer to the soil at the beginning of planting to provide initial nutrients. In the subsequent growth stage, it is necessary to follow the principle of "small amounts, multiple times, and timely application" to supplement the required nutrients for the succulents at the right time to ensure that they can not only obtain sufficient nutrient supply, but also avoid damage caused by excessive fertilization, so as to promote healthy and robust growth.
To sum up, the maintenance of succulents is like the care of delicate poems of life, which requires the laws of nature and scientific methods. Adapt to the seasonal changes when purchasing, trim the root system before planting to activate vitality, manage light appropriately to avoid fading, minimize unnecessary disturbance to maintain a stable growth environment, select suitable soil to ensure good aeration and drainage, and adhere to the principle of moderation in the fertilization process to avoid seedling growth. Only in this way can these small and tenacious lives flourish in a harmonious environment and bloom with their due charm and vitality. The way of gardening is not only about skill, but also about the awe and patience of life.