How to plant and manage succulents in spring – Succulent Lianmeng

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1. Bold watering of succulent plants in spring

If you are talking about the cold winter and the hot season, you are If the water is strictly controlled for the sake of safety, then now is the time to let go and boldly provide water. Although succulents are drought tolerant, that doesn't mean they don't need water. On the contrary, succulents have considerable water requirements during the growing season. At this time, their root systems begin to rapidly grow and spread underground, hungry for nutrients and water. With its big appetite, the owner certainly shouldn’t be stingy. The frequency of water supply should follow the principle of "don't water it if it's not dry, water it thoroughly". (Wait until the soil in the pot is nearly dry before watering. Water until water seeps out from the bottom of the pot.) For more advanced watering methods, try some more scientific watering methods for succulents.

2. Repotting of succulent plants in spring

After a period of growth, the volume of the above-ground part of the succulent plant must have doubled, and at this time the underground root system has also Covering the bottom of the basin. Many times when you pull out the whole succulent plant, the roots have grown into the shape of a flower pot and almost all the soil has been "eaten". At this time, it is necessary to replace the flower pot with a larger volume to provide more space for the roots to breathe and grow. It is best to choose a material with good air and water permeability for flower pots, such as pottery. And there must be holes at the bottom, because flower pots without bottom holes will make watering the most difficult and increase the risk of maintenance.

3. Root pruning for succulent plant maintenance in spring

As succulent plants grow, the roots will inevitably die and be infected by pathogens. At this time, you need to prune off those that are black or even just old. Diseased roots and dead roots are left with empty shells. And properly prune off those lateral roots that have grown too long and become heavily entangled to encourage them to grow new fibrous roots. This will make the entire root system look evenly distributed and neat. After repairing the root system, the plant should be placed in a cool and windy place for a few days to ensure that the wound is fully healed before being potted. After root pruning, the new root system of succulents will be strengthened, making the plant grow stronger.

4. Soil replacement for succulent plants in spring

As the potting soil is used for a long time, the soil will become hardened, the air and water permeability will become poor, and the fertility will be exhausted at this time. All. Replacing the soil can ensure a new supply of nutrients and can also improve the growth environment for the roots of succulent plants. Flower lovers can prepare flower soil with better physical properties and more nutrients for succulents to enjoy. Various volcanic soils, granite soils, river sand, perlite, and cinders are all commonly used cultivation media for succulent plants.

In addition, succulent plants do not actually have much demand for fertilizers, but some nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium fertilizers can also be appropriately added during the vigorous growth season to promote their rapid growth and ensure sufficient nutrient reserves. It is recommended that when re-mixing the soil, you can mix a small amount of slow-release granular fertilizer or base fertilizer such as defatted bone meal, superphosphate, etc., so that you do not need to top-dress frequently.

5. Prevention of insect pests during spring maintenance of succulent plants

When everything recovers, it is also when a large number of insect eggs hatch, making it very easy for various common diseases and insect pests to break out.

Sometimes it can even cause sudden and widespread death of plants. Therefore, when the humidity obviously warms up in spring, some granular pesticides should be buried in the soil. And it is best to sterilize the new flower soil at high temperature when changing the soil. High temperature can effectively kill insect eggs and bacterial pathogens in the soil. High-temperature disinfection of soil used for household flowers can be carried out by exposure to the sun, heating in a microwave oven, and scalding in boiling water.

6. Adequate sunshine for spring maintenance of succulents

The intensity of sunshine in spring is moderate. If the conditions at home permit, it is best to give succulents sufficient sunshine time. With sufficient sunshine and strong photosynthesis, more carbohydrates will be formed, and more nutrients will be accumulated in the succulent plants, and the growth and development of new tissues will be more robust. Succulent plants from families such as Sedum, Cactaceae, Agave, etc. The demand for light is relatively large, so full sun is best. If the light is insufficient, phenomena such as overshooting, leggy growth, and bud drop will occur. Moreover, light has a great influence on the redness and discoloration of succulents. Many colorful varieties will fade in an environment with insufficient light, and their ornamental value will be greatly reduced.

7. Ventilation for spring maintenance of succulents

After the temperature rises in spring, ventilation can be carried out for a few hours at the highest temperature of the day to ensure the exchange of old and new air. Plants also need to breathe, and ventilation can effectively prevent the occurrence of pests and diseases. At the same time, it is also good for human health. People and plants are actually the same.

8. Spring maintenance of succulents: topping and propagation

In spring and autumn and other seasons with suitable temperatures, propagation is also an eternal topic. At this time sowing and cutting can be carried out with confidence. If the plant grows leggy or grows too fast causing the plant shape to become deformed, topping can be performed. (commonly known as beheading) This can effectively suppress the dominance of top buds and promote the growth of side buds. After topping, the original plant will generally sprout more than two side buds. Professional colonization also basically uses this method. After the heads are chopped off, the terminal buds can be cut and rooted.

9. Keep growth records for succulent plants in spring care

Careful flower lovers can make a growth record sheet for the varieties at home and post it on the balcony.

Indicate their quantity, source, family, breeding status, health status, loss and other information to lay a solid foundation for your future maintenance work. At the same time, flower lovers who are interested in photography can also use their lenses to record the growth process of succulent plants, and then publish them on the Internet to share and discuss with everyone.

10. Sharing and purchasing of succulent plants in spring care

Spring and autumn are also seasons suitable for flower lovers to share and purchase new varieties. Because it is during the growth period, the plant's wound recovery speed is faster and the time for seedling recovery is shorter. Therefore, the shared and newly purchased succulents can quickly recover and take root and sprout after being potted. At the same time, succulent enthusiasts who have been dormant for a winter should also start to get excited. At this time, there is no need to worry about plants being frozen to death and frostbitten during transportation due to low temperatures, and online shopping has become more frequent. The succulent flower greenhouse also becomes bustling on weekends. However, it is still recommended that flower lovers who are new to succulents should not blindly pursue quantity and variety. The key is to cultivate them well and in good condition. You can first try to buy some varieties with strong habits and familiarize yourself with the biological habits. Don't grow flowers until only empty pots are left.

In short, spring is a prosperous scene, everyone has his own busyness and everyone has his own happiness. But at the same time, we must prepare for rainy days and not forget the test of the scorching heat that is coming soon.