Why can't I keep succulents alive? How should I plant the succulents I bought online when they first arrived?

Nowadays, everyone likes online shopping. In order to save time and have more rest, they can buy everything they need while lying down, and the same is true for buying succulents. When you buy succulents online, you must be careful, because the soil brought by the succulents purchased online is basically from greenhouses, which may carry many pests; everyone must pay attention to creating a good ventilation environment for the growth of succulents. It is recommended that you learn more about how to grow succulents purchased online through the following methods.

Contents of this article

1. How to plant succulents purchased online when they arrive

2. Do I need to cut the roots of the succulents I bought online?

3. When do succulents need to be beheaded?

4. Why can’t I keep succulent plants alive?

How to plant the succulents you bought online

1. Throw away the original soil: Because the soil of succulents purchased online is basically from greenhouses, it may carry many pests;

2. Clean the roots and dead leaves: remove all the old dead roots. The old roots have very poor breathing and absorption functions, and easily make the soil lumpy, which is not conducive to growth;

3. Check for insects: For newly purchased succulents, be sure to take insect-proof measures. Carefully check the front and back of the leaves to see if there are any traces of insect eggs;

4. Clean the plants: Whether there are insects or not, they need to be cleaned thoroughly, because insect eggs and mold can easily stick to the back of leaves or roots. Cleaning the roots and soaking them may not completely remove them. Adding one more step can reduce the chance of pests and diseases.

5. Drying: The succulents must be thoroughly dried after washing before planting. Although they can grow if they are planted directly without drying, they are more likely to get sick in the later stages.

Do I need to cut the roots of the succulents I bought online?

If you need to trim the roots of succulents purchased online, you can cut the roots.

How to pot succulents:

1. Regardless of whether you bought it from a flower market, greenhouse or online shopping, throw away all the soil in the original pot;

2. Wash the roots of the plants. Make sure that almost all the soil on the roots is washed away. This is because it is likely to contain a large number of insect eggs and bacteria. Try to damage the roots as little as possible. You can put the roots in a basin of water and shake them back and forth. Repeat the shaking and soaking several times until you can see the white taproot.

3. After cleaning the root system, if you feel it is necessary, prune the roots. Cut off the diseased and dead roots that are black or even have only empty shells left. And properly trim the lateral roots that are too long and entangled to promote the growth of new fibrous roots. After the root pruning treatment, the newly regenerated root system will be strengthened, making the plant grow stronger;

4. The root system will definitely be damaged at this time, and then you need to soak it in the prepared sterilization solvent for about an hour. Carbendazim, thiophanate-methyl, and thiophanate-methyl can all be used. Don't adjust the concentration too high, you can soak multiple plants in a small basin;

5. After the sterilization process is completed, dry the plant roots. Note that it should be dried naturally. Generally, it can be potted on the same day.

When do succulents need to be beheaded?

1. Sickness

If the maintenance is not done properly, the succulent plant will easily get sick. Usually, after the black rot occurs, it is necessary to cut off the damaged part in time to let the plant sprout again. If it is not handled in time, the plant will easily die from the disease. However, if the root is black rot, there is no need to cut it off.

2. Leggy

When the plant grows too long, that is, the stem grows too thin, it is necessary to cut the head in time. Cutting the head can help the plant sprout better and the plant shape will become more beautiful.

3. Modeling

If the growth shape of the succulent plant is not good-looking, or if you want the plant to grow out of the pot, after beheading it, it will grow from a single head to multiple heads. Not only will the plant shape be full and short, but it will also look very ornamental.

IV. Reproduction

The beheading method can also be used for reproduction. If you want to get a new pot of plants, you can also use this method. Directly cut the seedlings, disinfect them and replant them, and maintain them properly.

Why can't I keep succulents alive?

1. Soil reasons. When growing succulents, soil is very important. When growing succulents, the main substrate should be permeable and well-drained. It is best to use minerals, etc. If pure soil is used, it will be very detrimental to the growth of succulents. Because the drainage of the soil is generally not very good, if the soil accumulates water, the succulents are very easy to drown. Therefore, when growing succulents, if you want to ensure its survival rate, then the choice of planting materials is very critical, and everyone must pay more attention.

2. Reasons for watering. When many people grow succulents, they think that succulents need water to grow, so they water them from time to time. However, if you water them continuously for a long time, it is actually very detrimental to the growth of succulents. Even in summer, you don’t need to water them every day, because most succulents have very thick leaves. This contains a lot of water, and the evaporation of water in summer will not be very large. If you water too much, it will cause the roots to rot and cause the death of succulents. Therefore, everyone must pay attention to controlling the amount and frequency of watering.

3. Light reasons. Light is also very critical to the growth of succulents. Succulents generally have a relatively large demand for light. During the cultivation process, it is necessary to ensure that succulents receive more light. Promote normal photosynthesis and accumulate nutrients. If grown in a dark and weak light environment for a long time, succulents will wither and turn yellow due to lack of light, and in severe cases, they will die. However, succulents should not be exposed to direct strong light. If exposed to direct strong light, the leaves are easily burned, which will affect the ornamental value at the least and cause death at the worst.

4. Ventilation environment. Succulents like to grow in an environment with good ventilation and air permeability. When growing, many people mistakenly believe that only the leaves of succulents can breathe. This is a wrong idea. The breathing of the roots of succulents is also very important. If succulents grow in a closed environment with poor air circulation, it will not only affect the breathing of succulents. It is also very susceptible to various diseases, which seriously affect the growth of succulents, causing black rot, leaf rot and other phenomena, and in severe cases lead to death. Therefore, everyone must pay attention to creating a good ventilation environment for the growth of succulents.