What are the tips for beginners to grow succulents? Why do so many people like succulents?

Succulents are popular as potted plants all over the world. Most common species belong to the Crassulaceae and Cactaceae families. Succulents that are easy to grow, such as the Moonflower, Rainbow Jade, and Chihuahua, are beautiful and have strong vitality. Some friends especially like to grow succulents. What are the tips for beginners to grow succulents? Come and have a look!

Contents of this article

1. What are the tips for beginners to grow succulents?

2. When to sow succulents

3. Why do so many people like succulents?

What are the tips for beginners to grow succulents?

1. Choose the variety: There are many varieties of succulent plants, but not every one of them is very tenacious. Some varieties are very delicate and will die if you don't pay attention. Therefore, for beginners who are raising succulents for the first time, it is better to choose succulents that are easier to raise, accumulate some experience, and then raise other ones. Easy-to-raise succulents such as Longyue, Rainbow Jade, Chihuahua, etc. are good-looking and have strong vitality. Don't touch peach egg and the like, they are easy to die.

2. Choose the time: Since we have decided to plant succulents, we should try to make their survival rate higher. We should also pay attention to when to plant succulents. We all know that it is best to plant them in spring, but they can also be planted in autumn. Also, they can be planted in winter when the temperature is not very low. However, it is best not to challenge it in summer because the weather is too hot and the survival rate is almost zero.

3. Treatment of new succulents: If the newly bought succulents are bare-rooted, first cut off some dead and bad roots, soak them in carbendazim solution for a few minutes to sterilize them, and place them in a cool and ventilated place for about two days before potting them. If they are potted with soil, place the whole succulent in a location with scattered light, not direct light, and make sure the environment is ventilated. Let it adapt to the new environment for a while, and you can water the edge of the pot in small amounts. For succulents with potted soil, you don't need to rush to change the pot and soil. Observe for a while, and it's not too late to change it when it grows strong.

4. Choose a flower pot: Ceramic pots absorb water very well, so overwatering is not a big problem, and it can alleviate the negative effects caused by overwatering. The air permeability of purple clay pots is between that of clay pots and porcelain pots, and purple clay pots are generally used to grow succulents. When choosing a purple clay pot, you need to pay special attention to the thickness of the pot wall. The thinner the wall of the purple clay pot, the stronger the air permeability. The thicker the pot wall, the more air permeable it is. The air permeability of a purple clay pot is similar to that of a porcelain pot.

5. Soil requirements: For succulents, most of the culture soils sold on the market have certain limitations. If you want to grow them at home, you must learn how to prepare the soil. Simply put, it should be sandy loam that is loose and breathable, well-drained, has a certain granular structure, and can provide the nutrients needed by the plants during their growth period. When preparing, pay attention to the reasonable combination of organic and inorganic plants, and avoid too fine or too small dust.

When to sow succulents

1. Sowing time

1. Generally speaking, we usually choose to plant it in February-March and July-September, because at this time both the temperature and air humidity are more suitable for the growth of seedlings.

2. In fact, the conditions for planting plants can be adjusted artificially. In addition, the climate in different parts of my country is different, and the specific planting time cannot be determined. Moreover, people can intervene in the growth conditions of the plants, so the specific location needs to be analyzed specifically.

3. When sowing plants, you must pay attention to the temperature and don't rush. If the temperature is not suitable, the seeds may not germinate or the germination rate may be low.

2. Precautions when sowing

1. Soil: When sowing seeds, you must choose flower soil with good air permeability and drainage. The soil cannot be alkaline, it is best to be slightly acidic, and the soil has a strong water retention capacity.

2. Planting: Before planting, you need to trim the root system of the plant. Don't rush to water it after planting it in the soil. Apply fertilizer one month later. In summer, you need to provide appropriate shade for the plant.

3. Light: The plant should be given sufficient light, but the light should be gentle and not too strong, and it should not be exposed all the time. It can be kept in an appropriate temperature difference between day and night, which is conducive to the growth of the plant.

Why do so many people like succulents?

Many people like to grow succulents because:

1. Planting flowers can cultivate one's sentiments, and growing succulents is even more beneficial for people who suffer from low self-esteem and high stress.

2. You can gain a sense of pride and happiness from the growth of succulents.

3. According to psychological research, pulpy foods can improve people's mood.

Succulents refer to higher plants with enlarged vegetative organs, usually with three vegetative organs: roots, stems, and leaves, and three reproductive organs: flowers, fruits, and seeds.

Succulents are popular as potted plants all over the world. Most common species belong to the Crassulaceae and Cactaceae families. South Africa and Mexico are the countries with the most succulents in the world. There are many very famous hybrid varieties in Japan, the United States, and Western Europe.