Under what circumstances will succulents grow too tall? How to solve the problem of succulents growing too tall?

Succulents are a common plant in China. They are the first choice for many families to grow plants because they are easy to grow and do not take up space. So, under what circumstances will succulents grow too long? How to solve the problem of succulents growing too long? The following editor will explain them one by one, hoping to help you.

The reasons for the growth of succulent plants

1. Lack of light

Most succulents like sunlight, so they should be planted in a place where they can receive sunlight for a long time.

2. Too much water and fertilizer

Succulent plants are usually native to arid and barren areas, so they need to use their fleshy leaves to absorb enough water and fertilizer for their own growth. If you give them too much water and fertilizer, they won't need to store it, and will just keep growing like crazy.

How to solve the problem of leggy growth of succulent plants

1. Beheading

Just keep a few leaves at the bottom of the overgrown succulent, and cut off the upper part with scissors or a blade. Apply carbendazim to the wound or put it directly in a well-ventilated place to let it heal. It will grow new heads soon, and then you can harvest more succulents.

2. Cultivate into old pile

Remove the leaves on the bottom stem and keep the denser leaves on the top. Reduce watering and fertilization, ensure sufficient sunlight and ventilation, and after a period of time, its fleshy stems will become woody, and an elegant old stump will be cultivated.

How to water succulents

1. There is no need to water on cloudy or rainy days, especially in places with rainy season. After watering, the moisture cannot be dissipated and the succulents will grow stunted without sunlight for a long time, that is, they will grow too tall, fade in color, or even rot and die.

2. When the temperature is between 10-28 degrees and there is sunshine, you can water it. Succulent plants do not need too much water, and the soil cannot be waterlogged. It is recommended to add more than 60% of breathable granular soil, such as volcanic rock, into the soil. In this way, water it once every 10-20 days.

3. In winter with a temperature between 0 and 10 degrees, it is recommended to water the plants in the morning, once every 20 to 30 days. If conditions permit, you can bring the plants back indoors at night after watering. Stop watering when the temperature is below 0 degrees.

4. When the weather is above 30 degrees, cut off water and provide shade. It is normal for the plant to become ugly during this period. Cutting off water will damage the root system, but it is better for novices to survive the summer, the season most prone to death, and resume normal management when autumn comes.

5. Remember that the flower pot must have holes. You don't need a flower pot that is too big or too deep. Try to choose a suitable one. The soil is too big and too deep.