How to raise succulents

Grow the succulents in well-ventilated soil and provide appropriate sunlight.

Although succulents can grow in sand, soil is very important to make them grow more smoothly, stronger, and more beautiful. Make sure that the potting soil is relatively loose and will not The bond will not harden, and it must be nutritious, have good water permeability, not easily accumulate water and harden, and have good air permeability.

In addition, it must have certain nutrients, so when mixing the soil, add peat mulch soil, you can add some sand, or you can add some granular soil such as vermiculite, perlite, medical stone, etc. Soil that clumps and is rich in humus can allow succulent plants to continue to grow and grow fatter and more beautiful.

Succulents are plants that prefer sunlight. They need to be given sufficient light during maintenance. However, the temperature of the sun is suitable for 15 to 25 degrees. In summer, if the temperature exceeds 25 degrees, the succulents must be shaded. Use a shade net, otherwise the sun will be too strong and the flesh will be sunburned.

Succulent pruning skills

1. Pruning branches and leaves

Pruning branches and leaves is mainly used to reshape some succulents with many branches. For some succulents that are easy to branch, if there are too many branches and leaves, it will affect the ventilation and light transmission of the succulent. At this time, the branches that are too dense should be cut off to prevent succulent scales, scale insects and other insect pests, and some growing ones should be removed. Prune weak branches to prevent succulents from consuming too much nutrients and affecting growth.

2. Topping

Topping means to continuously pick out the top buds during the growth process of the succulent to promote multi-branching of the succulent. Topping is suitable for plants that have not yet lignified. The succulents with relatively long branches, and most succulents that are mainly used for flower viewing, such as: longevity flower, cliff queen, white snow queen, eight treasure sedum and other succulents. The succulents of ornamental flowers have many branches and will bloom more. The appearance of the pots bursting is really beautiful.