24/02/2020
Tips on growing beautiful Succulent
1.Water:
Succulents need more energy when they're in a period of growth. During the spring and summer, the plants are thriving and drinking up much more water than winter. Testing the soil with a finger—when the top 1 inch is dry pour water. Overwatering can kill your succulent, so make sure you let the soil dry between watering.
When you water your succulents, soak the soil with water until it runs out of the drainage holes. If your container doesn’t have drainage holes, use less water. Don’t use a spray bottle to water your succulents—misting can cause brittle roots and mouldy leaves.
2.Enough Light:
Succulents love light and need about six hours of sun per day, depending on the type of succulent. Newly planted succulents can scorch in direct sunlight, so you may need to gradually introduce them to full sun exposure or provide shade with a sheer curtain.
3. Rotate Succulents Frequently:
Succulents love direct sun, but if yours is sitting in the same exact spot day after day, it's likely that only one side is getting enough light. Rotate the plant often. Succulents will lean towards the sun, so rotating them will help them stand up straight.
4. Keep Succulents Clean:
"Inevitably, your indoor plants will gradually pick up dust on their surface, which can inhibit their growth," write Langton and Ray. Wipe off the leaves and spines gently with a damp cloth (use a soft paintbrush to get at hard-to-reach spots).
5. Choose a Proper Container with Drainage:
Succulents don’t like to sit in waterlogged soil, so drainage is important to prevent rotting. Your container should have a drainage hole to allow excess water to escape. Terra-cotta pots are ideal for beginners.
6. Soil:
Succulents need soil that drains, so regular potting soil won’t do. Choose cactus soil or mix potting soil with sand, Vermicompost, small stones, or perlite. Succulent roots are very fragile so be gentle when repotting the succulent.
7. Bugs:
Pests shouldn’t be a problem for indoor succulents, but occasionally you may have to deal with bugs. Gnats are attracted to succulents that are planted in soil that is too wet and doesn’t have proper drainage. To get rid of eggs and larvae, spray the soil with 70 percent isopropyl alcohol. Mealybugs are another pest, succulent owners have to deal with. Overwatering and over fertilizing are the common causes of mealybugs. Move infected plants away from other succulents and spray with 70 percent isopropyl alcohol.
8. Fertilize Succulents in the Summer:
Succulents don’t need much fertilizer, but it is best to give them light feedings during the spring and summer growing season. Be careful not to over fertilize—this can cause your succulent to grow too quickly and become weak.
