How to place succulents related to Feng Shui

The native place of succulents is areas with strong sunshine and dry climate. Therefore, a place with sufficient sunlight and good ventilation similar to their native habitat is the most suitable place for them. Insufficient sunlight and humid locations are their worst enemies. Try to find a place that can maintain at least 4 hours of sunshine a day to place your succulents.

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1. Key points for selecting outdoor placement places

Outdoor placement As for the location, please choose a location such as under the eaves and near the corner where it will not be exposed to rain. Balconies with eaves and rooftops with canopies are all better protected from rain.

During the rainy season, strong winds will blow rain under the eaves, so try to move succulents indoors. When there is insufficient sunlight, it is also necessary to move the plants to a sunny direction.

In addition, if you place succulents directly on cement or asphalt ground, you should put a seat under the pot when the ground is extremely hot in summer.

2. Key points for selecting indoor placement places

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Indoor Succulents Where to place the plants, you can choose a location that can get sufficient sunlight, such as by a window. Because moisture is the enemy of succulents, it is best to open the windows frequently for ventilation. However, although we feel that the light near the window is bright, the sunlight may not be sufficient for succulents, so it is necessary to move them out to bask in the sun frequently. As long as you pay attention to sunlight and ventilation, it is not difficult to raise it indoors.

3. What to do if the sunlight and ventilation are not good

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Insufficient sunlight It will cause the stems of succulent plants to become slender and leggy (Translator's Note: The branches of the plants are weak, brittle, and will not grow well); poor ventilation will cause their roots to rot. If the plant appears to be outgrowing, it will recover if it gets more sun. You can cut off the leggy branches and leaves, leaving the 23 leaves at the lower part of the plant, which can help the plant to re-send new shoots. Some small plants will also grow leggy and can be treated as above.

If succulents are exposed to strong light, their leaves will be burned. Please control the intensity and time of sunshine according to weather conditions.

4. How to deal with poor sunlight conditions

Many people use succulent plants as indoor decoration to add fun to life, but they cannot ensure that there is enough sunlight indoors. Under such circumstances, this "replacement method" was born to allow succulents to enjoy sunbathing.

If you cultivate two pots of succulents, call them A and B respectively. First, place pot A next to the window with the best sunlight conditions, and place pot B in a location where light does not reach it. After leaving it in this situation for 3 days, move pot A to a location where the light is out of reach, and place pot B next to the window and keep it there for another 3 days. In indoor areas with insufficient sunlight, 3 days is a period. The longer the period without sunlight, the longer this time interval will be. During this period, if the succulent is suddenly exposed to strong light, it can cause sunburn. Therefore, this replacement method needs to be implemented diligently. If it is not troublesome, it is best to replace it every other day.

5. Varieties that can be cultivated even if there is insufficient sunshine

If it is really impossible to guarantee a good sunshine environment, you can choose varieties such as the genus Ophiopogon spp. It is a variety that can be cultivated even under conditions of poor sunlight and ventilation, and you can also enjoy the fun of cultivating succulents.

6. Choose a place according to the season

In areas with distinct seasons, it is necessary to choose a suitable place for the growth of succulents according to the alternation of seasons.

Summer

Even succulents with strong heat resistance will not be able to withstand continuous strong sunlight, especially in midsummer. Sun exposure in the morning is no problem, but in the afternoon When direct sunlight hits the succulent, it is best to move it under the eaves.

Winter-type succulents are in a dormant state in summer. Whether it is intense heat or humidity, they will be unbearable and need to be moved to a cool and ventilated place.

Winter

In cold weather when frost begins, it is best to move succulents indoors before frost occurs. As long as the outdoor temperature is below 5℃, it can be moved indoors.

Winter is also a season that is prone to insufficient sunlight. According to the display of the thermometer, choose 35 hours of the day when the temperature is higher for sun exposure.

Spring and Autumn

In winter, some leaves with insufficient sunlight will cause sunburn if they are suddenly exposed to strong direct light. Therefore, if you have experienced insufficient sunlight in winter, please slow down the succulent plants. Move slowly to a sunny location.