Succulents love drought and are moisture tolerant, and excessively moist soil can easily lead to root rot in succulents. Therefore, watering succulents needs to follow the principle of "see the dry and see the wet", that is, wait until the soil is completely dry before watering.
There are a few ways to tell if a succulent needs watering
Observe the blades:When succulents are deprived of water, their leaves become shriveled, wrinkled, and tarnished. If the leaves are dull in color or even wilted, it means that there is a serious shortage of water and needs to be watered immediately.
Touch the blade:Succulents are firm to the touch when they are full. If the leaves become soft or even elastic, it is a sign of lack of water and needs to be watered.
Weigh the pots:Dry soil will weigh significantly less than moist soil. You can pick up the pot and weigh it, if it feels light, the soil is dry and ready to be watered.
Use bamboo skewers:Insert the bamboo skewer into the soil, pull it out, and observe the condition on the bamboo skewer. If the bamboo skewers are stained with soil, the soil is still moist and does not need to be watered. If there is no soil on the bamboo sticks, the soil is dry and ready for watering.
Precautions for watering succulents
Watering time: It is advisable to choose early morning or late afternoon, and avoid watering in the middle of the day when the sun is strong to avoid burning the leaves.
Watering: The principle of "less is better than more" should be followed, and each watering should be done thoroughly, but not waterlogged.
Watering method: Water slowly along the edge of the pot and avoid watering directly on the leaves, so as not to cause leaf rot.
Watering frequency in different seasons: Spring and autumn are the growing seasons for succulents, which can be watered every 10-15 days or so. In the summer, when succulents enter the dormant period, you can reduce the amount of watering and water every 20-30 days or so. Winter temperatures are low and succulents grow slowly, so watering can be stopped, or watered every 30-45 days or so.
Summary
Whether a succulent plant needs to be watered can be judged by observing the leaves, touching the leaves, weighing the pots, using bamboo sticks, etc. When watering, pay attention to choosing the right time, controlling the amount of watering, using the correct watering method, and adjusting the watering frequency according to different seasons.