Succulents are warmly sought after by the majority of gardening enthusiasts for their plump and lovely appearance, rich variety and strong vitality. However, in the actual breeding process, succulents are prone to the phenomenon of "overgrowth", and the originally compact plant shape becomes thin and tall, losing its original ornamental value. So, what exactly causes succulents to "pull up"? And how to effectively prevent and correct it?
LightingIt is a key factor in maintaining a healthy and compact plant size of succulents. Light intensity and light duration directly affect the photosynthesis and growth hormone synthesis of succulents. When there is not enough light, succulents tend to elongate their stalks in order to get more light, which leads to overgrowth. Therefore, providing adequate sunlight is the first step to avoid succulents from overgrowing.
Moisture managementIt has an important impact on the plant type of succulents. Excess water** causes succulent stem and leaf cells to swell rapidly, causing stem nodes to spacing to increase, resulting in elongation. The principle of reasonable watering should be "rather drought than waterlogging", follow the principle of "dry and watering", keep the soil moderately dry, and help to inhibit the growth trend of succulents.
Special care should be taken when fertilizingNitrogen fertilizerintake. Nitrogen is one of the main elements of plant growth, which can promote the growth of stems and leaves, but if consumed in excess, it will accelerate the elongation of stems and leaves of succulents and induce growth. Therefore, when cultivating succulents, phosphorus and potassium fertilizers should be emphasized, and nitrogen fertilizers should be controlled by vectors to achieve the effect of shaping compact plant shapes.
In the process of growing succulents, if the growth space is narrow and there is no room for upward expansion, the stalk will also be forced to lengthen and form an elongation. Therefore, replacing larger pots at the right time to provide enough space to grow can help succulents maintain a healthy form.
Intensify lighting: Place succulents in a bright location, make sure to receive more than 4-6 hours of direct sunlight a day, and avoid shade or insufficient light.
Watering wisely: Grasp the timing and amount of watering, adjust according to the season, temperature and plant size, keep the soil well drained, and avoid water accumulation. Popular science of plants
Scientific fertilization: During the vigorous growth period in spring and summer, use fertilizers with high ratios of phosphorus and potassium to reduce the amount of nitrogen fertilizers; During the dormant period in autumn and winter, fertilizer can be suspended or applied in small amounts.
Change the pot at the right time: When the succulent grows to a certain extent, the larger pot should be replaced in time to provide enough space for it to grow.
Trim & Sculp: For succulents that have grown long, the apical dominance can be removed by topping, capping, and beheading, and the plant shape can be reshaped.
The problem of succulents growing easily is actually the result of the interweaving of various factors such as light, water, fertilization, and growth space. Only by having an in-depth understanding of these key elements and scientifically adjusting the breeding strategy can we effectively control the morphology of succulents and keep them beautiful and compact, so as to better show the unique charm of succulents. Let's observe carefully and take care of it carefully, so that every piece of flesh can grow freely in the sun and show the most perfect posture!